Innovation – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:39:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Innovation – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Heirs Energies Reaffirms Commitment to Driving Growth in Nigeria’s Oil Sector https://www.theinfostride.com/heirs-energies-reaffirms-commitment-to-driving-growth-in-nigerias-oil-sector/ https://www.theinfostride.com/heirs-energies-reaffirms-commitment-to-driving-growth-in-nigerias-oil-sector/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:22:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467355 Heirs Energies has restated its dedication to unlocking value in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, underscoring its strategic role in shaping the country’s energy future. The company, one of the leading integrated energy firms in Africa, emphasized that its long-term vision remains centered on maximizing Nigeria’s vast hydrocarbon resources while aligning with global standards of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/heirs-energies-reaffirms-commitment-to-driving-growth-in-nigerias-oil-sector/feed/ 0 Fashion Industry Requires Innovation and Sustainability for Growth https://www.theinfostride.com/fashion-industry-requires-innovation-and-sustainability-for-growth/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fashion-industry-requires-innovation-and-sustainability-for-growth/#respond Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:53:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465748 Experts and industry stakeholders have emphasized that for the Nigerian fashion industry to reach its full potential and compete globally, it must embrace innovation and prioritize sustainability. Speaking at a recent fashion and creative economy forum in Lagos, designers, policymakers, and business leaders stressed the need for technological integration, eco-friendly practices, and better support systems [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fashion-industry-requires-innovation-and-sustainability-for-growth/feed/ 0 OPay to Host 2025 Empowering Futures Conference to Drive Innovation and Financial Inclusion https://www.theinfostride.com/opay-to-host-2025-empowering-futures-conference-to-drive-innovation-and-financial-inclusion/ https://www.theinfostride.com/opay-to-host-2025-empowering-futures-conference-to-drive-innovation-and-financial-inclusion/#respond Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:59:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470148 Fintech giant OPay Nigeria has announced plans to host its annual Empowering Futures Conference 2025, an event designed to promote innovation, financial inclusion, and digital transformation across Africa’s fast-growing technology ecosystem. The conference, scheduled for early 2025 in Lagos, is expected to bring together industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and innovators to discuss strategies for advancing [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/opay-to-host-2025-empowering-futures-conference-to-drive-innovation-and-financial-inclusion/feed/ 0 CSW 2025: FCMB Reaffirms Commitment to Innovation and Customer-Centric Service https://www.theinfostride.com/csw-2025-fcmb-reaffirms-commitment-to-innovation-and-customer-centric-service/ https://www.theinfostride.com/csw-2025-fcmb-reaffirms-commitment-to-innovation-and-customer-centric-service/#respond Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:09:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468987 First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has reiterated its dedication to driving innovation and delivering personalised financial solutions as it joins the global community to mark Customer Service Week (CSW) 2025. The bank reaffirmed its commitment to providing exceptional customer experiences through technology, empathy, and continuous service improvement. This year’s celebration, themed “Empowering Service Excellence,” underscores [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/csw-2025-fcmb-reaffirms-commitment-to-innovation-and-customer-centric-service/feed/ 0 FCMB Reaffirms Commitment to Innovation and Personalised Banking Experience at CSW 2025 https://www.theinfostride.com/fcmb-reaffirms-commitment-to-innovation-and-personalised-banking-experience-at-csw-2025/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fcmb-reaffirms-commitment-to-innovation-and-personalised-banking-experience-at-csw-2025/#respond Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:58:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468649 First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has reaffirmed its dedication to innovation and personalised financial services as it participated in the 2025 Customer Service Week (CSW), themed “Driving Service Excellence through Innovation.” The bank used the occasion to celebrate its customers, employees, and partners, emphasizing its continued drive to deliver cutting-edge solutions tailored to individual and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fcmb-reaffirms-commitment-to-innovation-and-personalised-banking-experience-at-csw-2025/feed/ 0 MTN Urges Accountants to Embrace Innovation or Risk Becoming Irrelevant https://www.theinfostride.com/mtn-urges-accountants-to-embrace-innovation-or-risk-becoming-irrelevant/ https://www.theinfostride.com/mtn-urges-accountants-to-embrace-innovation-or-risk-becoming-irrelevant/#respond Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:44:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468644 Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has called on accountants across the country to embrace digital transformation and continuous innovation or risk becoming obsolete in an era dominated by emerging technologies and automation. The company made this appeal during a recent professional development event organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), where it emphasized [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/mtn-urges-accountants-to-embrace-innovation-or-risk-becoming-irrelevant/feed/ 0 CSW 2025: CSCS Reaffirms Commitment to Excellence and Innovation https://www.theinfostride.com/csw-2025-cscs-reaffirms-commitment-to-excellence-and-innovation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/csw-2025-cscs-reaffirms-commitment-to-excellence-and-innovation/#respond Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:26:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468481 The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc has reiterated its commitment to maintaining excellence and driving innovation in Nigeria’s capital market as it joined the global securities community to commemorate the 2025 Customer Service Week (CSW). The event, themed “Igniting Excellence Through Service,” provided an opportunity for the company to celebrate its clients, partners, and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/csw-2025-cscs-reaffirms-commitment-to-excellence-and-innovation/feed/ 0 LG Electronics Wins Big at Inaugural IFA Awards, Reinforces Leadership in Innovation https://www.theinfostride.com/lg-electronics-wins-big-at-inaugural-ifa-awards-reinforces-leadership-in-innovation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lg-electronics-wins-big-at-inaugural-ifa-awards-reinforces-leadership-in-innovation/#respond Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:27:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468385 LG Electronics has once again reaffirmed its dominance in global technology and innovation by clinching multiple honours at the inaugural IFA Awards held in Berlin, Germany. The prestigious event, which celebrates excellence in consumer technology and innovation, saw LG take home top recognitions across several categories, including Smart Home Innovation, Display Technology, and Energy-Efficient Appliances. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lg-electronics-wins-big-at-inaugural-ifa-awards-reinforces-leadership-in-innovation/feed/ 0 LCCI Promotes Youth Innovation Ahead of Annual Omolayole Lecture https://www.theinfostride.com/lcci-promotes-youth-innovation-ahead-of-annual-omolayole-lecture/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lcci-promotes-youth-innovation-ahead-of-annual-omolayole-lecture/#respond Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:27:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466893 The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship among young Nigerians as it prepares to host the annual Omolayole Management Lecture. The forum, which is one of the country’s most respected platforms for leadership and economic dialogue, will once again bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lcci-promotes-youth-innovation-ahead-of-annual-omolayole-lecture/feed/ 0 NCDMB Invests in Research and Development to Foster Innovation in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector https://www.theinfostride.com/ncdmb-invests-in-research-and-development-to-foster-innovation-in-nigerias-oil-and-gas-sector/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ncdmb-invests-in-research-and-development-to-foster-innovation-in-nigerias-oil-and-gas-sector/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:35:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=392643 The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has ramped up its commitment to fostering innovation in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector with substantial investments in research and development (R&D). This initiative is aimed at enhancing local content, advancing technological capacity, and promoting economic growth within the industry. The NCDMB’s investment strategy aligns with Nigeria’s [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ncdmb-invests-in-research-and-development-to-foster-innovation-in-nigerias-oil-and-gas-sector/feed/ 0 First Ivorian-based Innovation, Biowaste Equipment wins the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation https://www.theinfostride.com/first-ivorian-based-innovation-biowaste-equipment-wins-the-africa-prize-for-engineering-innovation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/first-ivorian-based-innovation-biowaste-equipment-wins-the-africa-prize-for-engineering-innovation/#respond Sat, 10 Jul 2021 21:44:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=300307 Chemical Engineer Noël N’guessan has won the Royal Academy of Engineering’s 2021 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with a biowaste equipment innovation for smallholder farmers in West Africa to efficiently manage and generate income from biowaste. N’guessan is the second Ivorian to win the Africa Prize, and the first to win with an Ivorian-based innovation. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/first-ivorian-based-innovation-biowaste-equipment-wins-the-africa-prize-for-engineering-innovation/feed/ 0 Africa Prize: Nigerian innovator, Faith Adesemowo makes it to Engineering Innovation finals https://www.theinfostride.com/africa-prize-nigerian-innovator-faith-adesemowo-makes-it-to-engineering-innovation-finals/ https://www.theinfostride.com/africa-prize-nigerian-innovator-faith-adesemowo-makes-it-to-engineering-innovation-finals/#respond Fri, 02 Jul 2021 22:26:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=299323 A Nigerian innovator, Faith Adesemowo, has been selected as a finalist among three other innovators for the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation (APEI) – UK Royal Academy of Engineering. The winner of the Prize will be selected on 8 July 2021, and you are very welcome to attend the final event (it’s free); registration is [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/africa-prize-nigerian-innovator-faith-adesemowo-makes-it-to-engineering-innovation-finals/feed/ 0 Six Innovation Hubs Will Be Established In Nigeria – Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/six-innovation-hubs-will-be-established-in-nigeria-yemi-osinbajo/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 01:14:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=208176 Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday said the Federal Government would establish six innovation hubs in the country. Osinbajo made the disclosure at the launching of the North East Humanitarian Innovation Hub in Yola. The vice president said that the six innovative centres would be spread among the six geopolitical zones in the country. He said that [...]

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]]> Nigeria Cannot Compete Favourably Without Innovation – Yakubu Dogara https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-cannot-compete-favourably-without-innovation-yakubu-dogara/ Mon, 21 May 2018 19:15:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207085 Yakubu Dogara has said Nigeria cannot compete favourably with other countries without an advancement in science and technology. “Our nation cannot compete favourably without innovation,” Dogara said. “We have also seen that it is innovation in the area of science that drives communities, even nations to thrive. They are exporting their intellect; we have seen [...]

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]]> Announcing Data Center and Cloud 2016 Awards EMEA Shortlist [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/announcing-data-center-and-cloud-2016-awards-emea-shortlist-press-release/ Sun, 01 May 2016 12:56:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/05/announcing-data-center-and-cloud-2016-awards-emea-shortlist-press-release/ Recognising companies for innovation and service excellence in a global multi-billion dollar industry London/Monaco 29 April 2016 – In what promises to be a bumper year for data center and cloud innovation and service excellence, the Data Centre Awards (http://www.datacloudawards.com/) shortlist has been released. The results will be announced at the dinner and ceremony in [...]

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]]> Prysmian Launches an Innovative New Line of Optical Cables in Australia [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/prysmian-launches-an-innovative-new-line-of-optical-cables-in-australia-press-release/ Thu, 07 Apr 2016 12:58:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/04/prysmian-launches-an-innovative-new-line-of-optical-cables-in-australia-press-release/ Breakthrough in Cable Innovation to Revolutionise NBN Delivery Milan, 6 April 2016 – Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, launched today an innovative new line of optical cables that will halve the cost of joining cables, as the NBN rollout continues across Australia. The Italian-designed Prysmian FlexTube® line [...]

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]]> Local IT company awarded UK Innovation Business Leader for 2016 [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/local-it-company-awarded-uk-innovation-business-leader-for-2016-press-release/ Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:56:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/02/local-it-company-awarded-uk-innovation-business-leader-for-2016-press-release/ Prōject (EU) Ltd, the Hemel Hempstead based IT company, has been nominated as the Innovation Business Leader for 2016. Awarded by Acquisition International, this prestigious business excellence award recognises the leading organisation across a variety of industries. “This was an incredibly exciting win for us,” Donna Butchart, MD of Project EU Ltd said. “Within the [...]

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]]> Governor Ayade: Bringing Innovation into Statecraft and Governance https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ayade-bringing-innovation-into-statecraft-and-governance/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 17:22:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100689 The main idea of government is not just to run an organize society with civilized laws to guide human conducts, man’s relationship with his fellow man but also to ensure the provision of the right environment for the expression of the full potentials of the citizenry and services that will bring happiness at least at [...]

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]]> xMatters Kicks Off Fiscal Year with Strong Continued Growth Delivering Intelligent Communications to the Enterprise | #Press Release https://www.theinfostride.com/xmatters-kicks-off-fiscal-year-with-strong-continued-growth-delivering-intelligent-communications-to-the-enterprise-press-release/ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 18:55:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/xmatters-kicks-off-fiscal-year-with-strong-continued-growth-delivering-intelligent-communications-to-the-enterprise-press-release/ Worldwide Customer Growth, Product Innovation Among Early Fiscal Year 2016 Company Highlights London, UK – 11th August, 2015 – xMatters, inc., a leader in communication-enabled business processes, today announced continued company growth and accelerated worldwide adoption of its intelligent cloud communications solutions for the first quarter of xMatters’ fiscal year, which ended on 30th June, [...]

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]]> Innovation Act Needed More Than Ever As Patent Trolls Roll On https://www.theinfostride.com/innovation-act-needed-more-than-ever-as-patent-trolls-roll-on/ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 06:20:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/02/innovation-act-needed-more-than-ever-as-patent-trolls-roll-on/ Patent trolls are still at it. A new report from Unified Patents, found that 449 patent cases were filed in district court in January 2015—a 36% increase over January 2014. The growth was fueled largely by patent trolls, who filed more than half of the month’s cases. This marks the second month in a row [...]

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]]> #Innovation: Tesla Opens Electric Car Patents to the World https://www.theinfostride.com/innovation-tesla-opens-electric-car-patents-to-the-world/ Sun, 15 Jun 2014 14:51:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48384 Today, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that he’d be releasing his company’s patents to the world, and vowed never to litigate any other company “who, in good faith, wants to use our technology.” The move comes after news first hit earlier this…

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]]> #Innovation: Amazon Smartphone Uses Okao Vision Sensing Technology https://www.theinfostride.com/innovation-amazon-smartphone-uses-okao-vision-sensing-technology/ Sat, 07 Jun 2014 12:48:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47094 All the news we’ve heard about Amazon’s rumored smartphone has been kind of on the crazy side – mainly the idea that it’s going to employ multiple front-facing cameras to track users’ faces and provide glasses-free 3D visuals. But a new report…

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]]> #Innovation: Will Tesla Be Releasing its Electric Car Patents? https://www.theinfostride.com/innovation-will-tesla-be-releasing-its-electric-car-patents/ Thu, 05 Jun 2014 08:57:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=46693 So far, the best chance for an alternative to cars that burn fossil fuels is Elon Musk’s line of Tesla Motors. They’re cool looking, they work well, and they’re electric – and they may even be coming to a car dealership near you, whether it’…

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]]> #Innovation: Microsoft introducing universal Translator to Skype https://www.theinfostride.com/innovation-microsoft-introducing-universal-translator-to-skype/ Fri, 30 May 2014 13:53:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=45648 One of the biggest hurdles to our global society is the simple fact that we all speak different languages. But a new innovation coming from Microsoft might soon put an end to the language barrier. That’s right: we’re getting a universal translator…

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]]> #Innovation: Google Unveils Adorable Self-Driving Car Prototypes https://www.theinfostride.com/innovation-google-unveils-adorable-self-driving-car-prototypes/ Wed, 28 May 2014 18:45:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=45271 Yesterday, Chris Urmson, director of Google’s Self-Driving Car Project, posted on the company’s official blog to reveal the new prototype for the self-driving car. A few things we know now: it works, people love it, and it’s ridiculously cute…

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]]> #Innovation: Samsung’s Moto 360-style Smartwatch Patents https://www.theinfostride.com/innovation-samsungs-moto-360-style-smartwatch-patents/ Tue, 27 May 2014 18:36:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=45080 One of the reasons Motorola’s forthcoming Moto 360 smartwatch has captured tech fans’ attention is simple: it’s got a circular display, and it looks damn fine compared to the rectangular smartwatches being pushed by other OEMs. But a batch of…

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]]> #Innovation: Apple to Unveil iPhone Controlled Smart Home at WWDC https://www.theinfostride.com/innovation-apple-to-unveil-iphone-controlled-smart-home-at-wwdc/ Mon, 26 May 2014 17:28:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=44920 Apple’s big yearly event, the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) is right around the corner, scheduled for June 2. There, many expect to see the unveiling of its newest iteration of its mobile operating system, iOS 8, and, if we’re lucky, the…

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]]> Next generation solar plane unveiled in Switzerland [INNOVATION] https://www.theinfostride.com/next-generation-solar-plane-unveiled-in-switzerland-innovation/ Wed, 09 Apr 2014 20:17:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=34507 The masterminds of sun-powered plane Solar Impulse formally unveiled their new aircraft Wednesday, a year ahead of their planned round-the-world flight. Solar Impulse 2 is the successor of the original plane of the same name, which last year completed…

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]]> IBM Fuels Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/ibm-fuels-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-in-africa/ Fri, 07 Feb 2014 16:01:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=18479 New IBM Innovation Centers Foster IT and Business Skills Development around Big Data and Analytics and Cloud Computing IBM Corporation logo. (PRNewsFoto/IBM Corporation) LAGOS, Nigeria and CASABLANCA, Morocco, Feb. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE…

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]]> Kickstarter HiddenRadio2 Gets Apple’s Attention https://www.theinfostride.com/kickstarter-hiddenradio2-gets-apples-attention/ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 06:06:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=12791 You may remember the sleek and successful Bluetooth speaker HiddenRadio, when its Kickstarter campaign raised more than $1 million in 2012.   Now, its second version, HiddenRadio2, is blowing away its Kickstarter goal of $90,000 (it’s already raised…

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]]> Insights on Disruptive Innovation 20 Years Ago https://www.theinfostride.com/insights-on-disruptive-innovation-20-years-ago/ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:40:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=10587 Jonathan MarksIt is exactly 20 years ago to the month when, as Programme Director at Radio Netherlands, I worked with interim Director General Bart Gribnau on a drastic re-organisation of Holland's external services. In today's terminology we would…

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