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 By Babatunde Ajosa In a world where cities are becoming more connected through technology,  JOSCITY DOT COM LTD  is building a digital ecosystem designed to help transform Jos into a smarter and more connected city. Founded by Nigerian technology entrepreneur Jethro Mark Da'ar, widely known as JMD, the project reflects a growing movement of African founders creating locally driven systems designed around the realities and future needs of African communities. Many cities today are under pressure to improve connectivity, accessibility, and digital inclusion. JOSCITY responds to that challenge through a connected ecosystem that explores how technology can open up opportunities within local communities while supporting real progress. Rather than offering isolated solutions, JOSCITY is being designed as an integrated ecosystem where businesses, individuals, institutions, and communities can interact more efficiently through technology. It brings together smart commerce, digit...

 A recent study published in the Journal of Petroleum and Mining Engineering has drawn attention to the persistent challenge of severe slugging in deepwater oil production, warning that the phenomenon continues to undermine efficiency, safety, and output stability in offshore operations. The paper, titled “An Investigation of Severe Slugging Mitigation Techniques in Deepwater Oil Field Scenario: A Review Study,” examines unstable multiphase flow conditions in subsea pipelines and how they disrupt continuous production in deepwater oil fields. The research was co-authored by Dr. Ndubuisi N. Okereke, Christian Okalla, Uzoma Ajugwe, Charley I. Anyadiegwu, Anthony Kerunwa A.A., and Stephen G. Udeagbara. Understanding the Problem: What is Severe Slugging? According to the study, severe slugging remains one of the most critical flow assurance challenges in the oil and gas sector. It occurs when oil, water, and gas fail to flow uniformly through pipelines, resulting in alternating “slugs”...

    By Gabriel John Every big startup starts with an idea. Sometimes it’s just a thought in your notes app. Sometimes it’s a side project you’ve been quietly working on. And sometimes, all you really need is the right support to finally take that next step. That’s what iHatch Cohort 5 is about. The Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), an initiative of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has officially opened applications for iHatch Cohort 5, a programme designed to support early-stage startup founders across Nigeria. Whether you’re still shaping your idea or already building your MVP, iHatch is built to help founders move from “trying to figure it out” to actually building with structure, guidance, and community support. So, What Exactly Is iHatch? iHatch is more than just another startup programme. It’s a founder-focused incubation experience created to help early-stage innovators learn, connect, build, and grow within Nigeria’s innovatio...

  A landmark step toward a clearer, safer path for innovation, regulators, and ecosystem builders align to accelerate Nigeria's digital future. Nigeria's innovation landscape reached a defining milestone: on the 21st of May 2026, the Director General of NITDA, represented by Ag. Director of Regulation and Compliance - Barrister Emmanuel Edet, officially inaugurated the Technical Working Group (TWG) established to support the implementation of the National Regulatory Sandbox.  The National Regulatory Sandbox is a structured, multi-agency, and sector-agnostic framework designed to enable the controlled testing of innovative products, services, and business models within a supervised regulatory environment. Led by the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) under NITDA, the Sandbox seeks to strengthen inter-agency coordination, reduce regulatory fragmentation, support evidence-based policy development, and create safer pathways for responsible innovation across sectors incl...

By Joyce Agwu As someone who has worked in marketing and also built businesses, I’ve experienced firsthand how difficult it can be to manage trust, collaboration, and digital assets effectively. Over the years, I noticed a recurring problem. Businesses are constantly sharing sensitive files, strategies, brand assets, and internal resources with employees, freelancers, agencies, and contractors just to keep operations moving. At the same time, marketing professionals and creatives often struggle with safely showcasing their work without exposing themselves to misuse or idea theft. It creates tension on both sides. Employers become afraid of losing control over their intellectual property, while professionals feel limited, over-monitored, or unsafe sharing their best work. That’s one of the major reasons PRODUCTIVIEW was born. I wanted to create a platform that helps businesses stay organized and protected, while also helping professionals work with more confidence and freedom. PRODUCTIV...

       Victory Lawrence Oyeyemi's debut, 'In Pursuit of Her,' addresses healing, identity, purpose, and womanhood. An accountant turned author, Victory Lawrence Oyeyemi, has sold over 500 copies of her debut book, In Pursuit of Her, within one week of its official launch, organisers have confirmed. The book was unveiled on May 9th at Waterside, Lekki Phase 1, before a gathering of women from various backgrounds. According to witnesses, the venue was filled, and the atmosphere reflected strong interest in the book's central themes. Vicctory, who is trained as an accountant, described the book as a deeply personal project shaped by her own journey of healing, self-discovery, and the determination to move beyond survival-mode living. Speaking after the launch, she said the goal of In Pursuit of Her is to inspire young women to embrace continuous growth, healing, and self-discovery rather than merely existing or coping with life passively. The book explores several theme...

  Bujeti Launches Payroll to Drive Financial Control for African Businesses There is a specific kind of chaos every finance manager in Africa knows. Salaries processed through a tool that does not talk to the finance software. Tax remittances calculated from funds already spent. Vendor payments approved over WhatsApp. Reconciliation, a spreadsheet exercise that takes three days and still comes out wrong. Bujeti  was built to end that chaos, and with the launch of  Bujeti  Payroll , the platform now handles the financial obligation no business can defer: paying its people. The Payroll Problem Nobody Fixed Ask a finance manager at any growing African company how payroll currently works, and the answer is almost always the same story. There is a spreadsheet. There is a bank portal where transfers are initiated manually. There is a separate payroll tool, or no HR tool at all. Somewhere in the middle, there is a WhatsApp thread asking whether the new hire's account number...

   Ideal Roofing System, a leading Nigerian roofing company specializing in premium aluminium and stone-coated roofing solutions, continues to expand its footprint across Nigeria by delivering durable, aesthetically appealing, and professionally installed roofing systems for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Lagos, the company has grown into a recognized name in the Nigerian roofing industry with thousands of completed projects and a rapidly growing client base.  Known for its expertise in aluminium roofing sheets, stone-coated roofing sheets, roof installations, roof corrugation, rain gutter systems, and roof repainting services, Ideal Roofing System has built its reputation on quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, and the use of certified roofing materials suited for Nigeria’s climate conditions.  The company provides a wide range of roofing products and services including longspan aluminium roofing, stepti...

  “Stop Counting Views, Start Counting Money”: eTheater CEO God'sgift Irabor Partners with Indian Tech Powerhouse to Unveil the Electronic Box Office and Return Power to the Architects of Cinema. The Nigerian film industry, currently producing thousands of titles annually, is entering what industry insiders are calling its “Dark Age” of distribution. Despite massive global demand, filmmakers are seeing their margins decimated by traditional cinema cuts, tax complexities, and flat-fee streaming deals that fail to reward success. Today, eTheater is announcing a structural revolution: the Electronic Theater™ (eTheater). A new category of digital distribution, eTheater is designed to give filmmakers a direct-to-audience pipeline, bypassing the traditional gatekeepers that have historically controlled the power and the profits of African cinema. “Distribution is neutral; whoever controls it controls power,” says the CEO of eTheater. “Filmmakers take the biggest risk and currently own th...

     Movement in Port Harcourt just got smarter, easier, and more rewarding as SIMPLAA, Nigeria’s fast-rising mobility platform, officially launches its bold new citywide campaign, inviting residents to experience a better way to move with an exciting introductory offer: “Enjoy Up to 3 FREE Rides Worth ₦5,000.” As part of its strategic expansion in Port Harcourt, SIMPLAA is offering new riders the opportunity to enjoy free rides across the city by simply downloading the app and using the promo code SIMPLAARIDE. The campaign is designed to give thousands of residents a firsthand experience of SIMPLAA’s safe, reliable, and affordable transportation service. Port Harcourt is a city constantly in motion—from morning work commutes and business meetings to market runs, airport transfers, social outings, and nightlife. SIMPLAA is positioning itself as the everyday mobility partner built for the pace of the city. “Port Harcourt deserves a ride experience that is simple, dependabl...

 Kingsway Estate, located in Ala-Ijebu, Ijebu East LGA of Ogun State, is rapidly emerging as one of the most strategic real estate investment destinations in Southwestern Nigeria. Positioned within a fast-developing economic corridor, the estate offers a blend of affordability, accessibility, and long term capital appreciation for forward-thinking investors. Strategically situated within proximity to key growth drivers, Kingsway Estate benefits from its closeness to major infrastructure projects shaping Ogun State’s future. One of the most significant is the Gateway International Airport in Iperu, a world class agro-cargo and passenger facility designed to boost trade, logistics, and regional connectivity across the Southwest. This airport alone is expected to accelerate land value appreciation across adjoining towns, including Ijebu axis communities. The estate is also positioned within reach of major development hubs such as Alaro City, Epe industrial corridor, Lagos Food Logisti...

  By Gunmi Jacob  NCDF Group has announced its intention to pursue three public listings by 2028 as part of its long-term corporate development and capital market strategy. The announcement was made through the office of the Company Secretary, Adefunke B. Omidiora, while issuing a notice for the next Board of Directors meeting of NCDF Holdings Limited, scheduled to hold virtually on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, at 11:00 a.m. According to the company, the proposed roadmap includes plans to position NCDF Investment Management Plc and Konto Financial Group Plc for listing on the Nigerian capital market, while NCDF Holdings Limited, the Group’s holding company, is being considered for a future listing in the United States capital market. The company stated that the proposed listings are part of its wider plan to strengthen governance, improve access to long-term capital, and support the growth of its operating platforms. NCDF Investment Management Plc is expected to serve as the Group’...

  By Femi Sagamu Supacash  is pushing digital transfers in a new direction with Mint, a feature designed to simplify how people send and receive money. Unlike traditional bank transfers that require account numbers and lengthy confirmations, Mint allows users to send money without needing the recipient’s banking details upfront. The feature is part of Supacash’s growing ecosystem of social finance tools focused on making money movement faster, easier and more flexible. The platform already offers transfers, bill payments, savings goals, giveaways and group wallets, but Mint introduces a more modern approach to peer-to-peer payments. One of the most interesting parts of the feature is its flexibility around transaction fees. Instead of the sender always covering transfer charges, Mint can allow the recipient to absorb the fee during the claiming process. This changes the dynamics of digital transfers and introduces more control for users. The use cases are broad. Friends can se...

 By Temi Ganu The internet is crowded. Every day, thousands of products launch across social media, websites, marketplaces, and ads — all competing for the same thing: Attention. But having a great product is no longer enough. Modern brands need clear messaging, strong positioning, creative strategy, and consistent execution just to stay visible. For many businesses, that process is overwhelming, time-consuming, and expensive. That’s the problem Productiview App wants to solve. What is Productiview App? Productiview App is an AI-powered product marketing platform designed to help brands create smarter marketing faster. The platform is being built to support founders, marketers, creators, agencies, and businesses with: - Product positioning - Marketing prompts - Campaign ideas - Messaging strategy - Product research - Content ideation - Brand communication - AI-assisted workflows Instead of spending hours brainstorming, rewriting, researching, or trying to “sound better,” Productivi...

 By Seun Adeye The Nigerian-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) successfully organized a “Walk for Mental Health Awareness” as part of activities marking Mental Health Month, reinforcing its commitment to promoting not only economic ties but also social well-being. The event, held on Saturday, 2nd May 2026, at The Aisle Residence, Lekki Phase 1 Lagos, Nigeria, brought together participants from diverse backgrounds, including business professionals, health advocates, and members of the public. The day’s activities commenced with a comprehensive medical check-up and vital signs screening facilitated by Remed Healthcare, providing participants with the opportunity to assess key health indicators and reinforcing the importance of preventive healthcare as part of overall well-being.  Following this, participants engaged in a pre-walk work out session led by Kayinsola Alabi and her team from Sweatbox, ensuring everyone was properly warmed up and energized for the wal...

  A five-pillar cybersecurity frameork built specifically for Nigeria's critical national infrastructure, i.e., Government MDAs, financial institutions, healthcare organisations, enterprises, amongst others. Cyber threats against Nigerian institutions are not slowing down. But neither is the realisation that most security frameworks were never built for this environment. Recent attacks on payment companies have exposed the same recurring weaknesses: weak access controls, poor network segmentation, delayed threat detection, and reactive incident response. These are not sophisticated, impossible-to-prevent breaches. They are preventable gaps. Globally, cybercrime is projected to cost $10.5 trillion this year. Nigeria’s rapidly growing digital economy makes it an attractive target. Yet most organisations continue to rely on foreign cybersecurity playbooks designed for different regulatory, infrastructure, and operational realities. That disconnect is what SMSAM Systems Ltd. set out to fix...

  Amid Rising Cyber Attacks on Nigeria's Institutions, SMSAM Systems Ltd launches a bespoke cybersecurity initiative knon as Project SecureNaija Project SecureNaija combines global standards ith a containment-first strategy mapped to NDPR, CBN, and NCC regulations As cyberattacks continue to target Nigeria’s financial services and payment infrastructure, one recurring observation has emerged: many organisations are operating with security frameworks that were not designed for local conditions. Industry experts note that while digital transformation has accelerated across Nigerian banking, fintech, and telecommunications sectors, cybersecurity maturity has not always kept pace. Recurring vulnerabilities include weak access controls, poor network segmentation, delayed threat detection, and reactive incident response structures. Globally, cybercrime damages are projected to reach $10.5 trillion annually, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. Across Africa, ransomware, credential theft, an...

      Latest modelling Agency in Lagos state Nigeria. A new agency in African fashion has emerged with the launch of  Fresh Models , a  Lagos -based modeling agency and training academy founded by international model and creative entrepreneur  Francis Polo , also known as  Fresh Pepper . Positioned at the intersection of talent development and global opportunity, Fresh Models aims to redefine industry standards in  Nigeria  by building a pipeline of world-class models equipped for both local and international markets. “Fresh Models was created to bridge the gap between raw talent in Nigeria and the structure required to compete globally,” said Polo. “We’re not just signing models—we’re developing them with intention, discipline, and a clear understanding of the industry.” Operating out of Lagos, the agency combines representation with hands-on training through its academy, offering aspiring models access to professional development in runway,...

 Affordable Areas Close to Ikotun , Lagos Nigeria. Ikotun is one of the busiest residential areas in Lagos, known for affordability and accessibility. 1. IdimuLess crowded alternative. Moderate rentBetter residential feelGrowing demand 2. EgbedaBalanced option.Strong connectivityAffordable apartmentsActive commercial activity 3. AyoboCheaper housing.Lower rentExpanding developmentMore space for families 4. IpajaAnother nearby option.Strong transport routesLarge housing supplyBudget-friendly pricing. Final ThoughtThe Ikotun axis continues to attract renters because of its affordability, but nearby areas may offer a better living experience for similar costs. Expertlisting helps renters compare those differences more effectively.

The Nigerian Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) successfully hosted its April 2026 Bi-Monthly Meeting at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos, convening a distinguished gathering of policymakers, financial institutions, investors, leaders of the organized private sectors, and diplomatic missions in Nigeria to advance conversations on sustainable economic growth through innovative banking and financial models. The high-level engagement provided a strategic platform for exploring how emerging economies like Nigeria and Indonesia can unlock capital, deepen bilateral trade, and empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through more adaptive and inclusive financial systems. The event featured a robust lineup of presentations from leading institutions including The Alternative Bank, Flutterwave, Sewa Capital, Tyro Group,  NEXIM Bank, BGL Capital and Indonesian Embassy. The session commenced with opening remarks by the Cha...