The number of digital ID verification checks will reach 86 billion in 2025; rising from 75 billion in 2024. This maintains the trend from the previous year, when growth reached 16%. A Juniper Research study cited the adoption of strong customer authentication (SCA), a regulatory framework that reduces eCommerce fraud, as a key driver to […]
Read MoreThe Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Inuwa believes that Nigeria needs for stronger data protection laws, enhanced cybersecurity frameworks, and AI governance strategies that promote responsible technology deployment. According to him, no digital economy can thrive without adaptive policies stressing that the importance of regulatory frameworks such as the […]
Read MoreAfriGO, national domestic card scheme powered by Afrigopay Financial Services Limited (AFSL), a subsidiary of the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, has announced a strategic partnership with Moniepoint Inc. This collaboration, according to AfriGO, will drive the distribution of 5 million AfriGO cards and introduce contactless, tap-to-pay solutions, boosting Nigeria’s commitment to a thriving, cashless economy. […]
Read MoreRed Hat, Inc., the world’s provider of open source solutions, today announced a global collaboration with Fujitsu to deliver a virtualised radio access network (vRAN) solution on Red Hat OpenShift, the industry’s leading hybrid cloud application platform powered by Kubernetes. Fujitsu has chosen Red Hat OpenShift as its preferred hybrid cloud platform to deliver a […]
Read MoreVertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, is resuming its technical webinar series in Africa in 2025. Called the “Technology Knowledge Forum” webinar series, the talks aim to keep data centre managers, IT professionals, and industry leaders informed on the latest technology trends shaping the continent. This year’s series of webcasts focus on […]
Read MoreTelecommunications company, MTN Nigeria, has been awarded a “B-” in Climate Change and a “C” in Water Security by the global Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These scores underscore the telco’s approach to addressing environmental challenges and commitment to transparency in managing climate and water-related risks. The ratings also reflect the company’s continued efforts to enhance […]
Read MoreMoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB), a leader in digital financial services in Nigeria, recently partnered with Sochitel Group, a global leader in digital prepaid products. This collaboration introduces the Global Duka Gift Card Service within the MoMo PSB Super App, enabling millions of users to make seamless online international payments for gaming and entertainment […]
Read MoreDangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced that it will refund customers who purchase Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at rates higher than the advertised prices from any of its key partners-AP (Ardova Plc), Heyden, or MRS-across Nigeria. This move follows the refinery’s recent reduction of its gantry price from N890 per litre to N825 per […]
Read MoreGovernments, industry executives and international organizations have expressed support for strengthening the world’s vital undersea network of telecommunications cables.at the International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit in Abuja, Nigeria. The concluding Summit Declaration, developed by the International Advisory Body on Submarine Cable Resilience, includes a commitment to international efforts to reinforce submarine telecommunications cable resilience, centred […]
Read MoreOnly 12 percent of Federal Public Institutions, (FPIs) comply with the process, necessitating a whole-of-government approach for full alignment with national digital transformation goals. Director-General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Mr kashifu Inuwa, who revealed this while welcoming the public participants to a capacity building programme for ICT, Budget, Finance and Planning Officers […]
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