| Date | Title | Description |
| 21.05.2025 | Nigeria: Niger Assembly Approves Governor's N70 Billion Bond Request | The governor disclosed that the bond aimed to finance critical projects in healthcare, education, infrastructure, water supply, and inter- and intra-state connectivity.
The Niger State House of Assembly has approved a ₦70 billion bond reque... |
| 16.05.2025 | Digital Transformation in Nigeria: A New Dawn for Abia State and Airtel Africa's Strategic Moves | Nigeria stands at a crossroads. The digital landscape is shifting, and two major players are making waves: Abia State and Airtel Africa. Both are embarking on ambitious projects that promise to reshape the region's economic and technologica... |
| 14.05.2025 | Nigeria: Airtel Africa Commences Second Tranche of Share Buyback Programme | "Under this agreement, Barclays will act as riskless principal and will make decisions independently of the Company," the telco said.
Airtel Africa has commenced the second tranche of its $100 million share buyback programme, the ... |
| 13.05.2025 | Nigeria: Abia Govt, MTN Sign MOU to Boost Digital Transformation | "The first area is coverage of 100 per cent of the population and space of the whole Abia with broadband access before year-end."
The Abia State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MTN Nigeria to advance... |
| 07.05.2025 | MIVA, Nigeria’s first private open university, targets 100,000 students with new Lagos study centre | It was 4 PM on a rainy Tuesday afternoon, April 29th, 2025, when scores of people trooped into the premises of a four-story building at the heart of Nigeria’s startup capital, Yaba, skittering to get shade from the unrelenting rain, which h... |
| 06.05.2025 | Nigeria: MTN Champs - Over 2,000 Athletes Set for Grand Final in Uyo | The event marks the culmination of a national series that has emerged as the country's biggest secondary school athletics competition
Over 2,000 promising young athletes from across Nigeria are set to compete in the highly anticipated grand... |
| 04.05.2025 | Nigeria Rebuffs Meta's Threat to Quit Country Over Data Privacy Fines | The Nigerian FCCPC said Meta has faced similar penalties in the European Union and countries like the United States, India, South Korea, France, and Australia, without threatening to exit those markets.
The Federal Competition and Consumer ... |
| 02.05.2025 | The Reckoning of Power: A Tale of Justice and Digital Sovereignty | In the heart of Memphis, a storm brewed. Five police officers, once guardians of the law, now stood accused of a heinous crime. They were charged with the second-degree murder of Tyre Nichols, a young man whose life was snuffed out in a bru... |
| 01.05.2025 | Nigeria: 2025 - the Year Digital Platform Regulation Went Geopolitical | Countries like Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa are no longer waiting for Brussels or Washington to make decisions on what Big Tech is doing in their countries.
Following my recent article on Big Tech's mounting legal challenges, it's clear... |
| 22.04.2025 | Nigeria: Emerging Threats and a National Cybersecurity Academy | If Nigeria is to fully reap the dividends of its digital transformation, securing its digital space is non-negotiable.
As Tech Digest recently reported, the same technologies driving innovation and efficiency have also expanded Nigeria's at... |
| 16.04.2025 | Nigeria: Meta, MTN Partner to Enhance Voice, Video Quality | "This implementation further demonstrates our commitment to enhancing our customers' digital experience."
Meta and MTN Group have announced a groundbreaking partnership to enhance the quality of voice and video calls on real-time ... |
| 16.04.2025 | Nigeria: Fully-Integrated Browser Ai, Aria, Now Available to Millions of Opera Mini Users in Nigeria, Without Extra Data Costs | As a response to data costs surge in Nigeria, Aria is available within Free Data offerings, so users will minimize their data usage when exploring AI
● Opera Mini, with over 100M users worldwide, now offers AI integration in the browser
● A... |
| 13.04.2025 | FG reacts to reports on US Court ordering agencies to release Tinubu’s drug Investigation | The Federal Government of Nigeria on Sunday reacted to reports stating that the United States District Court had ordered top anti-drug agencies to release confidential information on President Bola Tinubu regarding a “purported federal inve... |
| 28.03.2025 | Nigeria's Data Revolution: Rack Centre's 12MW LGS2 Data Centre Sets New Standards | In the heart of Lagos, a technological revolution is brewing. Rack Centre, a titan in West Africa's data landscape, is set to unveil its latest marvel: the 12MW LGS2 Data Centre. This facility is not just another data hub; it’s a beacon of ... |
| 27.03.2025 | Nigeria: EFCC Arrests 37 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ilorin | EFCC said eight luxury cars, smartphones and high-end laptop computers were recovered from the suspects
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 15 suspected internet fraudsters in Tanke Oke-Odo area of Ilorin, the K... |
| 26.03.2025 | Nigeria: Rack Centre Set to Commission 12mw Lgs2 Data Centre, Hyperscale and Ai-Ready | The multi-million-dollar investment, was intentionally designed and built to be energy efficient with the lowest PUE (Power Usage Efficiency) in the region and based on its use of a sustainable power generation mix of predominantly gas powe... |
| 26.03.2025 | Nigeria: Senate Condemns Data Price Hike, Urges Govt to Intervene | The Senate said the hike in telecom tariff is imposing a heavy financial burden, particularly on young Nigerians who rely on digital platforms for income generation.
The Senate on Wednesday condemned the increase in the cost of mobile data ... |
| 11.03.2025 | The Dawn of AI Cinema and the Crypto Heist: A Tale of Innovation and Intrigue | In a world where technology dances with creativity, two stories emerge, each a reflection of our times. One celebrates the birth of Africa's first AI feature film, while the other reveals the dark underbelly of cryptocurrency theft. Both na... |
| 11.03.2025 | The Rise of AI in Africa's Creative Landscape and the Shifting Sands of Tech Ethics | In a world where technology and creativity collide, Africa is stepping into the spotlight. The recent launch of 'Makemation,' Africa's first AI-themed feature film, is a testament to this evolution. The film, unveiled by Lagos State Governo... |
| 10.03.2025 | Nigeria: Governor Sanwo-Olu Launches Africa's First AI Feature Film 'Makemation' | The film features an impressive cast, including Nollywood veterans RMD, Tony Umez, Shaffy Bello, Ibrahim Chatta, Toyin Afolayan, and Ali Nuhu.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled Africa's first AI-themed feature film, 'Make... |
| 27.02.2025 | Nigeria: The Costs of Hosting Nigeria's Data Abroad | Nigeria's reliance on foreign data hosting services extends beyond economic implications to critical security and sovereignty risks.
Nigeria's reliance on foreign data hosting services has significant economic drawbacks, particularly in the... |
| 19.02.2025 | Nigeria: Lawyer Names Ondo Governor's Aide Who Instigated Cybercrime Charges, Accuses Police of Lying | The lawyer demanded "consequences" for the aide
Wale Odusola, an Ondo State-based lawyer charged with cybercrime over his Facebook post criticising the state's 2025 budget, has named an aide to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Student... |
| 13.02.2025 | The Digital Tightrope: Navigating Nigeria's Telecom Tariff Hike and Identity Theft Crisis | Nigeria stands at a crossroads, grappling with two pressing issues: a steep increase in telecommunications tariffs and a surge in identity theft linked to the National Identification Number (NIN) and SIM card linkage. Both situations reflec... |
| 13.02.2025 | Nigeria: MTN Apologies for Increasing Cost of Data Plan By 200% | MTN acknowledged that the price hike was a mistake and asked its subscribers to forgive and forget.
Mobile network operator MTN has tendered an apology to its subscribers for the recent increase in the price of its 15GB data plan by 200 per... |
| 13.02.2025 | Nigeria: Fraudsters Take Advantage of Nin-SIM Card Linkage to Defraud Nigerians | Nigeria has a policy that mandates subscribers to link their phone numbers to their National Identification Numbers (NINs).
In January, Nimot Shekoni received a call from an agent representing a popular loan app, asking her to pay off her l... |
| 12.02.2025 | Nigeria: Why NLC's Strike Against Telcom Tariff Puts Sector and Economy At Risk | Undoubtedly, the telecommunications tariff hike is a bitter pill to swallow, but it is a necessary one, given Nigeria's current economic challenges.
Rather than threatening strikes and protests, the NLC should embrace a more pragmatic appro... |
| 06.02.2025 | Nigeria: Emir's Palace, New Berger Roundabout, Fela's Shrine Among Most Reviewed Places On Google Maps | The list was released to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Google Maps.
The tech giant Google has unveiled a list of Nigeria's most visited and reviewed locations on its widely used navigation platform, Google Maps.
The company released the... |
| 04.02.2025 | Nigeria: Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of Digital Assets Linked to 792 Internet Fraud Suspects | EFCC said "the digital wallet assets were reasonably suspected to be proceeds of an unlawful activity."
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of digital wallet assets valued at $222,729.86 traced to a ... |
| 04.02.2025 | Inside the lives of Chowdeck and Glovo superusers: from 236 orders to ₦400k monthly | Chowdeck and Glovo users are weighing rising costs against convenience as food delivery becomes a daily necessity.
At the beginning of 2025, *Anita, a Lagos-based marketer, resolved to reduce her reliance on food delivery apps to regain con... |
| 03.02.2025 | Africa: Experts Advocate Ethical AI Use to Transform African Education | While advocating for AI integration in education, both speakers warned against its potential risks.
The Vice-Chancellor of the African School of Economics (ASE), Mahfouz Adedimeji, and the Managing Director of Galaxy Backbone Limited, Ibrah... |
| 30.01.2025 | Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Former NHIs Boss Usman Yusuf for Alleged N4 Billion Fraud | The arrest followed an ongoing investigation into an allegation that he inflated ICT budget from N4.975 billion to N8.7 billion and approved payments beyond his approval limit.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesda... |
| 29.01.2025 | The Tug of War in Nigeria's Telecom Sector: Balancing Costs and Consumer Needs | Nigeria's telecommunications landscape is a battleground. On one side, we have the operators, grappling with rising costs and demanding tariff hikes. On the other, consumers, feeling the pinch of increased charges, push back against what th... |
| 29.01.2025 | Nigeria: Telecom Tariff Hikes - Should Load Shedding Be an Option? | Some have suggested implementing load-shedding practices for telecom services, similar to electricity companies. This would involve temporarily scaling back services or shutting down parts of the network during low-demand periods.
While the... |
| 28.01.2025 | Nigeria: Police Charge Sowore With Cybercrime for Calling Egbetokun 'Illegal IGP' | The charges centre around Mr Sowore's description of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun as an "illegal IGP" in a video clip Mr Sowore shared on social media.
The Nigerian police have charged Omoyele Sowore, human r... |
| 27.01.2025 | Nigeria: Police Arrest Suspected Vandal of Airtel Telecom Equipment | The police said four other suspects were arrested for a separate crime.
The police in Rivers State have arrested a suspect accused of vandalising and stealing equipment from an Airtel Telecommunication Company facility in Port Harcourt.
Gra... |
| 23.01.2025 | Nigeria's Telecom Tariff Increase: A Balancing Act for Consumers and Operators | The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially approved a significant tariff increase for mobile telecom operators, including MTN and Airtel. This decision, announced on January 20, 2025, comes after years of stagnant rates ami... |
| 22.01.2025 | Nigerian Researchers Find Pathway to Next-Generation Battery Technology | He noted that these advancements are crucial for emerging technologies such as renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and advanced electronics.
A team of Nigerian scientists has made a significant breakthrough in solving one of the mo... |
| 20.01.2025 | Nigeria: Just in - It's Official: NCC Approves Tariff Increase for MTN, Airtel, Others | Premium Times reported the planned tariff increase following repeated requests by the telecom operators.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)has formally announced the approval of a telecom tariff increase for Nigeria's mobile telec... |
| 20.01.2025 | Nigeria: It's Official - NCC Approves Tariff Increase for MTN, Airtel, Others | PREMIUM TIMES reported the planned tariff increase following repeated requests by the telecom operators.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it will approve tariff adjustment requests by Network Operators in response to prevai... |
| 02.01.2025 | Nigeria: Group Warns of Rising Technology Facilitated Gender-Based Violence | Technology-facilitated gender-based encompasses various forms of abuse enabled by technology, such as cyberstalking.
A non-profit organisation, Webfala Digital Skills for All Initiative (WDSFAI), has raised concerns about the rising threat ... |
| 02.01.2025 | Nigeria: The Rise of Digital Platforms - How the Future of Banking Is Outpacing Traditional Banks | In the evolving landscape of digital platforms, the distinction between traditional banks and tech-driven solutions continues to grow.
Traditional banks are struggling to match the pace and creativity of digital platforms in today's rapidly... |
| 31.12.2024 | Nigeria: Whatsapp Will Stop Working On These Phones From 1 January (Full List) | Read this to know if your phone will be affected.
The year 2025 will start on a high note, but for a few who are stringent on holding on to things and not letting go, especially gadgets, the year may hit them hard from the start.
Starting 1... |
| 23.12.2024 | Nigeria's SEC to Roll Out Guidelines for Fintechs in 2025 - Agama | Mr Agama said that SEC had provided a level playing field to all applicants in the fintech space. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it will roll out regulations to guide the fintech space in the country in 2025.
A notice by ... |
| 18.12.2024 | Nigeria: National Bureau of Statistics Website Hacked | The NBS announced that it is currently working to recover the website and urged the public to disregard any messages or reports posted on the site until it is fully restored.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday announced th... |
| 11.12.2024 | Nigeria: Bobrisky, Shallipopi, Yahaya Bello Are Most-Searched On Google Nigeria in 2024 | The list reflects Nigerians' curiosity about controversial figures and cultural icons.
2024 has undoubtedly been a year of heated conversations, as several public figures made headlines for commendable achievements and scandals.
Unsurprisin... |
| 10.12.2024 | Nigeria: Promise Delivered, Tinubu Says At Commissioning of Technology Innovation Complex | President Tinubu noted that the complex and its services would enhance Nigeria's security architecture.
President Bola Tinubu has described the commissioning of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex (BATTIC) as a fulfilment of... |
| 06.12.2024 | Nigeria: Jigawa Governor Canvasses Technology-Driven Democracy for a Digital Future | The governor reflected on Jigawa State's early strides in ICT, including its key contributions to the establishment of Galaxy Backbone and the pioneering role of institutions like the Informatics Institute in Kazaure, which is now an ICT po... |
| 05.12.2024 | От песчаного доллара к цифровому рублю. Что такое цифровые валюты центробанков и почему они терпят неудачи | Проект цифрового рубля скоро из сказки станет былью. Недавно Центробанк России заявил, что предлагает запустить его оборот уже летом 2025 года.
В цифровых валютах центральных банков (ЦВЦБ) Россия — отнюдь не первопроходец, хотя и в авангард... |
| 27.11.2024 | Nigeria: Women in Tech - Address the Digital Gender Gap in Nigeria | Empowering women through digital literacy transcends mere social justice; it is a strategic investment in Nigeria's prosperity, promising long-term dividends in economic growth, job creation, and societal progress.
Public-private partnershi... |
| 23.11.2024 | NECO accredits schools in Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea for SSCE, BECE examinations | The National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited schools in Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea to conduct the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
This move aims to ex... |
| 06.11.2024 | Nigeria's Strategies in AI Development Across Africa | AI adoption remains uneven across the continent, largely due to varying levels of economic development and digital orientation.
Nigeria's AI strategy has the potential to influence the future direction of AI governance in Africa. Its focus ... |
| 05.11.2024 | Nigeria: MTN Nigeria Plans N50 Billion Commercial Paper | MTN Nigeria hopes to use the cash to bridge the working capital gap in the short term.
MTN Nigeria is returning to the debt market to source N50 billion in commercial paper, the wireless operator said in a statement on Monday, its first sin... |
| 09.10.2024 | Nigeria: NCC Begins Pre-Enforcement Action On Starlink Over Price Hike | "The decision by Starlink to unilaterally review their subscription packages upwards did not receive the approval of the Nigerian Communications Commission.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Tuesday criticised Starlink's ... |
| 08.10.2024 | Nigeria: Pioneers in Artificial Intelligence Win 2024 Nobel Physics Prize | At 91, Mr Hopfield became the third oldest person to receive the Nobel Prize in Physics, while the youngest laureate in physics is Lawrence Bragg, who was 25 years old when he was awarded the Nobel Prize together with his father in 1915.
Th... |
| 01.10.2024 | Bridging the Gap: The Need for Transparency and Cybersecurity in Nigeria | In Nigeria, two pressing issues loom large: access to information and cybersecurity. Both are vital for a thriving democracy and a robust economy. The Niger Delta region, rich in resources yet plagued by mismanagement, highlights the urgent... |
| 30.09.2024 | Nigeria: CSOs Call for Increased Access to Information in Niger Delta | The CSOs said they would unveil their findings of the Niger Delta FOI Rankings on 30 September (today) to mark the 2024 International Day for Universal Access to Information.
Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria have called for inc... |
| 30.09.2024 | Nigeria: The Urgent Need to Rescope the Domestic Cybersecurity Programme | The Domestic Cybersecurity Programme (DCP) should shift towards a civilian-centric leadership rather than a security intelligence-centric approach.
I urge the President to swiftly reassess the National Cybersecurity Programme in line with t... |
| 13.09.2024 | Nigeria Must Investigate Attacks On Journalists - IPI | The IPI global network has condemned attacks on journalists covering the recent anti-government protests in Nigeria, calling on authorities to investigate these incidents and take measures to ensure journalists' safety.
Between August 1 and... |
| 29.08.2024 | Nigeria: Experts Discuss Roles of Mobile Technology, Media in Achieving Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Nigeria | The experts urged agriculturists to leverage different media formats/technology in disseminating climate-smart information to farmers promptly.
Relevant Agricultural and Climate Change experts met in Abuja to discuss the roles of mobile tec... |
| 07.08.2024 | The Future of Payments in Nigeria: A Decentralized Revolution | Nigeria's payment landscape is on the brink of a transformation. A digital wave is sweeping across the nation, reshaping how transactions occur. The journey began decades ago, with the establishment of the Nigerian Inter-Bank Settlement Sys... |
| 06.08.2024 | Decentralization might be the next wave of innovation in Nigeria’s payment industry | Payment in Nigeria has come a long way. From the creation of the Nigerian Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBBS) in 1993 to the introduction of NIBSS Instant Payments (NIP) in 2011, the industry has seen watershed moments that have made it wh... |
| 31.07.2024 | Navigating Nigeria's Economic Crossroads: The Diaspora Voting Bill and Import Trends | Nigeria stands at a crossroads. On one side, the promise of political empowerment for its diaspora. On the other, the harsh realities of economic dependency and rising import costs. The recent announcement regarding the Diaspora Voting Bill... |
| 29.07.2024 | Concerning trends in Nigeria’s recent imports | As Nigerians contend with the fallout from fuel subsidy removals, rising food prices, and a weakening naira, the conversation has expanded beyond the immediate challenges of everyday expenses like bread and transportation. In the last year,... |
| 19.07.2024 | Africa: JUST IN: Mass IT Outage Hits Banks, Airlines, Other Global Institutions | The cause of the outage is unclear, but many of those impacted have linked it to Microsoft PC operating systems.
Major global institutions have reported suffering a mass IT outage that has crippled operations and impacted customers.
The ins... |
| 14.07.2024 | Nigerian Journalist Charged With Cybercrime Spends Three Months in Prison | The charge against the journalist was later changed from cyberstalking to defamation of character.
A journalist in Akwa Ibom State, South-south Nigeria, has been remanded in prison for about three months now after the police arrested him ov... |
| 11.07.2024 | Nigeria-EU Initiative to Advance Technology Development - Minister | The minister said technology innovation remained the engine of economic growth of any nation. Keywords: Nigeria
Nigeria's Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, said the collaboration between the federal government of N... |
| 01.07.2024 | Nigeria: Cybercrimes Act - Despite Amendment, Clampdown On Journalists Persists | 25 reporters faced prosecution since 2015
Nigeria one of W/Africa's most dangerous places to practice
Police, FG, presidency mum
At least 10 journalists have been arrested in the past one year in what seems like a targeted clampdown on free... |
| 26.06.2024 | Nigeria: Satellite Giant Multichoice Has Not Cut Its Cable TV Subscription Prices in Nigeria As Claimed Online | Satellite giant MultiChoice has not cut its cable TV subscription prices in Nigeria as claimed online
IN SHORT: MultiChoice Nigeria has increased its subscription prices twice since December 2023. But claims that it reverted to the old subs... |
| 24.06.2024 | How Oni Chukwu’s AfricaPlan Foundation is empowering Nigerian Youth through HackathonAfrica | Oni Chukwu founder and global chairman of AfricanPlan Foundation
Technology has spurred the rapid digitisation of industries, and now, with technology, employees can work remotely and sync up with their teams virtually. These remote work op... |
| 24.06.2024 | Powerfull: The fintech startup transforming Africa’s electricity market | Ifeanyi Ukwuoma founder of Powerfull
When Ifeanyi Ukwuoma’s mother switched from diesel generators to renewable solar energy for her frozen food business in Nigeria, it was the most logical and financially sensible decision. Her energy cost... |
| 22.06.2024 | Nigeria: NIMC Says Data Not Compromised Despite Rogue Sites Selling Nigerians' Data | A cyber security expert explained that while the data of unsuspecting visitors to certain sites could be easily harvested, it is impossible to obtain a large volume of data through phishing alone.
The National Identity Management Commission... |
| 18.06.2024 | Nigeria: Is NCC Justified in Its Temporary Suspension of Issuance of Three Categories of Licences? | The temporary suspension in licencing seems to be a highly desirable way of ensuring the sustainability of the various players within the various segments.
...this should not be a cause of worry for potential investors in the Nigerian telec... |
| 28.05.2024 | Nigeria: Dubawa Launches AI Tools to Check Misinformation | One of the Dubawa tools does instant fact-checks on WhatsApp.
Nigerians can now verify information on WhatsApp in seconds by simply texting the Dubawa Chatbot to ask whatever questions they may have.
The Chatbot, an Artificial Intelligence ... |
| 24.05.2024 | MIF2024: asking the right questions paves the way to sustainability | Industry leaders explore strategies for sustaining media organizations amidst financial challenges and changing audience behaviors.
IPI's Innovation Team
May 24, 2024
Participants of the panel "The Revenue Roadmap: An insider's playboo... |
| 10.05.2024 | Nigeria must release journalist Daniel Ojukwu | Authorities detained Ojukwu under cybercrime law over corruption story
The IPI global network calls on Nigeria to immediately release journalist Daniel Ojukwu. Authorities detained Ojukwu for allegedly violating the Cybercrimes law over a s... |
| 10.05.2024 | Nigeria: Senate Panel Defends 0.5 Percent Cybercrime Levy | The Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence said the levy is not meant to punish Nigerians but to protect the national security and the economy.
Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Shehu Bu... |
| 08.05.2024 | Nigeria: Court Jails 41 Internet Fraudsters | The convicts, upon arraignment, pleaded guilty to one-count charge separately filed against them.
A Federal High Court in Onitsha, Anambra State, South-east Nigeria, has sentenced 41 internet fraudsters to one-year imprisonment each.
Trial ... |
| 22.04.2024 | Nigeria: We Need Advanced Technology to Fight Insecurity, Zamfara Gov Tells UN Deputy Secretary-General | The Deputy Secretary-General praised the governors for their efforts towards finding a lasting solution to the region's problems
The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal has emphasised the pressing need to deploy advanced technology to co... |
| 13.04.2024 | Nigeria: We'll Continue Promoting Distance Learning to Improve Access to Education - Tinubu | Mr Tinubu gave the assurance at the 13th Convocation and Investiture of the third Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will continue to promote the... |
| 05.04.2024 | Gates Foundation’s agtech arm sets up shop in St. Louis to help smallholders in Africa | Bill & Melinda Gates Agricultural Innovations — commonly known as Gates Ag One — has officially moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where the organization has opened a home office in the city’s Cortex Innovation District. The goal is to facil... |
| 24.03.2024 | West Africa: Nigeria Seeks Joint West Africa Regional Protection of Undersea Cables | "By ensuring the security of these vital assets, we can attract more investment, spur economic growth, and enhance our competitiveness on the global stage."
Against the backdrop of recent undersea cable cuts that challenged connec... |
| 17.03.2024 | Nigeria: Undersea Cable Cut - Mainone Provides More Info, Says Service Restored to Some Customers | "The repair time is to enable our services to become fully restored and independently supply capacity to customers."
MainOne, a Digital Infrastructure Service Provider, on Saturday, said that it had restored service to some custom... |
| 16.03.2024 | West Africa: Full Internet Restoration in Nigeria, Others May Take a Month As Mainone Provides Details | The repair of the undersea cable cut that has affected internet services in Nigeria and many parts of sub-Saharan Africa may take about five weeks to be completed, MainOne said in a Friday statement.
MainOne, whose facilities provide intern... |
| 15.03.2024 | Nigeria: Undersea Cable Cuts Disrupt Data, Voice Services Along African West Coast | Operators of these cables have commenced repairs.
A combination of cable cuts, resulting in equipment faults on the major undersea cables along the West African Coast, have negatively impacted data and fixed telecom services in several coun... |
| 13.03.2024 | Nigeria: Launch of Nigerian Satellite Not Feasible in 2025 - Nasrda D-G | Nigeria still has an operational satellite, NigeriaSat-2, in orbit and it is still providing imagery for the country
The Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Halilu Shaba, says the agency's plan t... |
| 12.03.2024 | Nigeria demands Binance disclose top users, executives remain detained | Nigeria is actively seeking information from Binance regarding its top 100 users in the country and all transaction history spanning the past six months, according to a Financial Times report.
This news overlaps with the revelation of the n... |
| 07.03.2024 | Nigeria’s stock market is defying economic realities | Nigeria’s stock market (NGX) is having an enticing run. Last year, it was one of the world’s best performers, gaining 45.9%. But this year seems even hotter. We’re just over two months into a new year, and it’s already up over 30%. No other... |
| 05.03.2024 | Binance to halt naira services amid ongoing regulatory probe in Nigeria | Binance will discontinue its naira (NGN) services in response to heightened regulatory scrutiny in Nigeria, it said in a blog post today. The cryptocurrency exchange will begin delisting any existing NGN spot trading pairs by Thursday, Marc... |
| 04.03.2024 | Nigeria: Fibre Cuts, Telecoms Infrastructure Vandalism, the Cost You and I Have to Pay, By Mohammed Abiodun | Damage to fibre optic cables have become a major challenge for telecommunications companies in Nigeria. Often times, these cuts are the acts of saboteurs, construction companies or thieves who steal the cables with intention to sell in the ... |
| 29.02.2024 | Nigeria: MTN Suffers Outage in Nigeria, Gives Reason | "We apologise for the inconvenience and ask for your patience and understanding as the team works to restore full service as soon as possible."
Mobile network operator MTN has apologised to its Nigerian customers after users exper... |
| 27.02.2024 | Nigeria: Tinubu Advocates Greater Home-Grown Skill Retention, Technology Domestication | President Tinubu also canvassed greater balancing of employment opportunities between Nigerians and expatriates and the closure of the wage gap between expatriates and the Nigerian labour force.
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday in Abuja lau... |
| 25.12.2023 | An inflated Christmas: embracing simplicity in a low-key Christmas | “Christmas was modest for me and my family last year due to the prevailing high cost of living,” shared Oche, an Estate Security Guard in Lagos. “From then until now, our income has not increased, so we do not anticipate so much for this Ch... |
| 22.12.2023 | What are the long-term prospects of increased fuel prices in Nigeria? | On Wednesday, 13 December, Alex Sienaertt, the World Bank’s lead economist for Nigeria, advised the Federal Government (FG) to increase pump prices from its current N650 to N750. The World Bank official suggested that current petrol prices ... |
| 07.12.2023 | Nigeria: U.S. Will Support Nigerian Military in Application of Artificial Intelligence - Official | Mr Dean's brief visit to Nigeria is largely to deepen conversations around diplomatic efforts to increase stability and prevent conflict.
The United States is willing to support the Nigerian military in the adaptation and implementation of ... |
| 05.12.2023 | Nigeria: Phishing, Other Cyber Attacks Increase in Nigeria, Others | In Q3 2023, South Africa accounted for 28 per cent of attacks on IoT devices that were detected by Kaspersky in the African region.
As organisations continue to become more digitised, throughout 2023 Africa remains one of the world regions ... |
| 01.12.2023 | Nigeria: Senate Wants Database for Artisans | The committee said the database would be the major platform where companies and government agencies could visit for recruitment of workers.
The Senate Committee on Local Content has promised to facilitate the establishment of a database for... |
| 01.12.2023 | Nigeria’s transport sector is in a recession | Nigeria’s transport and storage industry shrank for two consecutive quarters, entering a recession for the first time in 30 months. Data from the latest Gross Domestic Product report by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that th... |
| 01.12.2023 | Nigeria: Drama As Reps, Engineers Bicker Over Concrete Technology for Road Construction | The Nigerian Society of Engineers said the House lacked the power to investigate the issue.
There was a mild drama on Thursday during the House of Representatives investigative hearing into the use of concrete technology for road constructi... |
| 20.11.2023 | Nigeria: Senate Calls for Public Hearing On ICT, Cybercrime Act 2015 | The Senate called for memoranda that will be considered in the Upper Chamber's efforts to improve the governance of the cyberspace in Nigeria.
In a move to enhance the national cybersecurity programme in Nigeria, the Senate Joint Committees... |
| 16.11.2023 | Nigeria is still a small market for Netflix. Here’s why. | Nollywood, Nigeria’s film industry, is Africa’s largest movie hub by volume. In 2021 and 2022, Nigeria accounted for 97% of box office revenue generated in Anglophone West Africa. Recently, The Black Book, a Nigerian movie released in Septe... |
