News
  • February 24, 2026

OTT Messaging Apps to Drive Shift in Enterprise Communication as Users  Exceed Five Billion by 2028 

About 5.2 billion people globally will use over-the-top (OTT) messaging apps by 2028; representing over half the global population. This marks a 16% increase from 4.4 billion in 2025; driven by rising smartphone adoption and improved network infrastructure across emerging markets. The growing reach of OTT messaging will significantly influence enterprises’ business messaging strategies, as […]

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Technology
  • February 23, 2026

Translating National Policies into Actionable Programme within States Still Very Challenging, Says NITDA Boss

The NITDA boss noted that while the Agency has made notable progress at the federal level, The real measure of success lies in how effectively national policies are translated into actionable programmes within states. According to the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa that underscored the importance of deeper […]

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 News
  • February 22, 2026

Detergent Raw Material Plant Designed to Meet African Needs Says, Dangote

President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, said a new petrochemical project within the Dangote Refinery complex will position Nigeria as a major supplier of key detergent inputs across the African continent, with completion expected within the next 30 months. Dangote disclosed this Saturday while addressing journalists during a tour of the refinery by the […]

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Technology
  • February 21, 2026

Cyber Criminals Now Use Malware and Automated Bots to Steal Card Information Online, Says NITDA

Cyber criminals are increasingly changing their methods of accessing payment system solution such as Automated Tell Machine cards according to security reports released by the CERRT.NG Advisory, an arm of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). According the report, while the payment card fraud remains a significant and evolving threat in the digital age, […]

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Technology
  • February 20, 2026

Nigeria Unveils Ambitious Plan of Transitioning from AI Solution Consumer to Innovative AI Technology Destination

Nigeria is keen of becoming a leading innovator of key artificial intelligence system provider rather than a consumer nation. According the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, Nigeria’s ambition is to transition from being a consumer of artificial intelligence technologies to becoming a builder and owner of AI systems […]

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Business
  • February 20, 2026

Ecobank Nigeria Clears Repayment of Tendered US$300m Eurobond Notes

Ecobank Nigeria has announced the successful repayment of the outstanding principal and accrued interest on its original US$300 million Eurobond due 16 February 2026, marking a significant milestone in its liability management strategy and overall balance sheet strengthening efforts. Following the full repayment of the Eurobond obligations, the Bank stated that it will now focus […]

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Technology
  • February 19, 2026

Citizens Yeaning for Efficient Services Depends on Digital Literate Civil Servants, Says NITDA Boss

Citizens today are expecting government services to reflect the efficiency and convenience they experience in digital banking, e-commerce, and mobile platforms. As a result, there is the need for a bold transformation of Nigeria’s public service from traditional bureaucracy to digital excellence. Speaking at the Civil Service Technology Empowerment for Capacity and High Performance (CIVTECH) […]

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News
  • February 19, 2026

ATCON Holds Talks with NCC Seeking Deeper Collaboration on Infrastructure, Corporate Governance & QoS

The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), led by its President, Mr. Tony Izuagbe Emoekpere, have held a strategic engagement with the Management of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), headed by its Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Dr. Aminu Maida, to discuss issues of benefit to the telecoms industry.   Speaking about the meeting, ATCON President, […]

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Financial
  • February 18, 2026

BIG MERGER DEAL: IHS Towers Up for Sale to MTN Group for About $6.2bn

IHS Holding Limited, (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers” or the “Company”), one of the largest independent owners, operators and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count, has  announced that it has entered into a merger agreement (the “Agreement”) to be acquired by MTN Group Limited (“MTN”), a pan-African mobile operator, for $8.50 […]

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Technology
  • February 18, 2026

NITDA Takes Digital Literacy Campaign to Lawmakers’ Spouses to Bridge Gender Digital Divide

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has taken the digital literacy campaign to spouses of lawmakers in Nigeria by taking them through a digital training classes. The training, which was in partnership with the House of Representatives Spouses Association (HORSA), was a specialised two‑day digital literacy and capacity‑building workshop with the theme “Empowering Women […]

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