Temitayo Jaiyeola

3 days ago | businessday.ng | Temitayo Jaiyeola

Nigerian chief executive officers are increasingly viewing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a complement to their workforce, rather than a replacement. This is one of the key findings from ‘PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey: Nigerian Perspective.’According to the report, 72 percent of Nigerian CEOs expect AI to reshape their workforce and skills strategies, surpassing the regional average of 60 percent and the global average of 68 percent.

3 days ago | businessday.ng | Temitayo Jaiyeola

MTN Group’s revenue rose by 10.41 percent in the first quarter of 2025, reaching $2.59 billion (47.37 billion rands), up from $2.35 billion (42.90 billion rands) in the same period of 2024. The growth was largely driven by the recovery of MTN Nigeria, which has reclaimed its position as the Group’s top revenue contributor. In 2024, MTN South Africa had overtaken Nigeria for the first time since MTN Nigeria’s listing on the stock exchange in 2019.

4 days ago | businessday.ng | Temitayo Jaiyeola

About 23 million Nigerians, mostly in rural areas, are set to gain internet access through growing partnerships between telecommunications companies and satellite providers such as SpaceX’s Starlink and Lynk Global. Yomi Arowosafe, secretary of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), noted that these Nigerians live within one of the country’s 87 unconnected clusters. Many of them are farmers who believe improved internet access will expand their market reach and reduce transportation costs.

4 days ago | businessday.ng | Temitayo Jaiyeola

The cost of correcting the date of birth on the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) slip has risen to N28,574, a 74.87 percent increase from the previous fee of N16,340. This adjustment follows an upward price review recently announced by the commission. “After a decade of maintaining the same pricing structure, NIMC has conducted a comprehensive review to ensure alignment with current operational costs and industry standards,” it said on May 1.

5 days ago | businessday.ng | Temitayo Jaiyeola

The cost of correcting the date of birth on the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) slip has risen to N28,574, a 74.87 percent increase from the previous fee of N16,340. This adjustment follows an upward price review recently announced by the commission. “After a decade of maintaining the same pricing structure, NIMC has conducted a comprehensive review to ensure alignment with current operational costs and industry standards,” it said on May 1.