VeendHQ says its AI-powered credit platform, Vida AI, helped recover ₦69 million from a ₦172.5 million portfolio of loans that were more than 90 days overdue, in a pilot that highlights the growing role of technology in loan recovery and portfolio management. The result comes at a time when lenders are under increasing pressure to improve recovery outcomes while managing the cost, reputational risk, and operational burden associated with overdue loans. For many credit providers, the challenge is no longer only how quickly loans can be approved, but how effectively repayment can be monitored and delinquent loans can be recovered…
Author: Lilian Azuh
The road to the 26th MILO Basketball Championship National Finals continued with the successful conclusion of the Atlantic Conference, the third regional conference of the championship, held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State, where St. Jude Girls Secondary School, Amarata, Bayelsa State, and King Amakree Academy,Rivers State, emerged champions in the girls’ and boys’ categories respectively. For 26 years, MILO has remained committed to youth development through school sports, using basketball as a platform to inspire discipline, teamwork, resilience and confidence among young people. This year, over 13,000 schools applied to participate in the MILO Basketball Championship nationwide,…
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the personnel of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), have rescued the wife of the late Rabe Abubakar, a retired army general, who died in bandits’ captivity. In a statement issued on Monday, the defence headquarters (DHQ) said the “rescue operation followed intensified search-and-rescue efforts conducted by troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA.” “During sustained offensive operations and pressure mounted on the criminal elements, troops made contact with the bandits at Tunga Village, leading to the successful recovery of Mrs Abubakar,” the statement signed by Samaila Uba, the director of defence information, added. “Mrs…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to leveraging innovation, digital skills, and emerging technologies to accelerate Nigeria’s transition into a globally competitive digital economy. NITDA participated as a key stakeholder in discussions aimed at advancing technology-driven economic growth and innovation across Nigeria, the commitment was reaffirmed at the Port Harcourt Tech Expo 2026, held at the EUI Centre, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of NITDA, Dr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, who is represented by the Director of Stakeholder Management and Partnerships, Dr. Aristotle Onumo, delivered the Opening Keynote Address at…
The Dangote Group has reinforced its long-standing partnership with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) through the signing of a $600 million loan facility to support the expansion of its fertiliser production capacity, an important milestone in advancing food security across Nigeria and the African continent. The financing, extended to GreenView Fertilizer Corporation (Greenview), the Dangote Fertiliser Holding Company, will partly fund the expansion of urea production capacity in Nigeria as well as the development of a new fertiliser plant in Ethiopia. This investment forms a key component of the Dangote Group’s broader $7 billion fertiliser expansion programme. The initiative is…
For years, smartphone innovation has largely followed a familiar playbook: better cameras, faster processors, larger batteries, and incremental software improvements. While these advancements remain important, they have also created a challenge for manufacturers. How do you stand out when everyone is improving in the same areas? With the launch of the HOT 70 Series, Infinix is attempting to answer that question through a combination of design innovation, AI-driven experiences, and long-term durability. Rather than competing solely on specifications, the company is introducing a device that seeks to differentiate itself through interaction and personalization. At the centre of the strategy is…
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MarkHack 5.0 delivered a defining moment for Africa’s marketing, media, and technology ecosystem, convening an elite cross-section of industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday, June 5, 2026. Organised by GDM Group in partnership with Eko Innovation Centre and Brand Communicator, this year’s edition, anchored on the theme “The Culture Algorithm: AI × Human Experience”, moved beyond conversation to establish a new strategic lens for how brands must operate in an AI-shaped world. From the outset, the conference signaled both depth and intent. In his opening remarks, Joshua Ajayi, Founder of Brand Communicator, set a…