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NITDA Seeks Strategic Collaboration with Power Agency to Boost Energy Needs of Nigeria’s Expanding Data Center Ecosystem

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is seeking collaboration with the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) enhance power supply for the rapidly expanding data centres ecosystem in Nigeria. According to the Director General of NITDA, Mr Kashifu Inuwa, artificial intelligence and other digital infrastructure globally has made dependency on power supply a critical factor […]

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CBN Rejigs Payment Fraud Battles, to Deploy AI-powered Monitoring

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to combat payment fraud and strengthen the country’s rapidly expanding digital payments ecosystem under its Nigeria recently released roadmap for the payments sector, reflects growing efforts to address rising cyber threats and bolster confidence in digital financial services as electronic transactions […]

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Technology

Federal Govt Gifts Students Tech Hub at OAU to Stimulate National Innovations

Nigerian students are set to become active drivers of innovation and technological development as opportunity for that have been gifted to them through the Nigerian Government. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani was at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife where the Renewed Hope–NITDA Innovation Hub at The facility, established […]

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NDPC, Meta Launch Initiative on Data Protection in Nigeria

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched the Meta- Supported Initiatives for Data Protection (M-SIDP), a strategic programme aimed at strengthening strategic guardrails for data subjects. This initiative is in connection with the Commission’s regulatory process involving Meta Platforms, Inc., following investigations into the company’s data processing practices in Nigeria. The matter was concluded […]

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NDPC, Others Mulls Fresh Strategy to Tackle Online Child Safety, Seeks Stakeholders Support

The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, in collaboration with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), convened a high-level stakeholder engagement on the protection of children online to discuss strategies for creating a safer digital environment for children in Nigeria. In his speech, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr ‘Bosun […]

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FinTech

Flutterwave Partners Tempo to Expand Payment Across Africa

Flutterwave has entered a strategic partnership with blockchain network Tempo to expand its stablecoin-based payment and settlement infrastructure across Africa. The collaboration will see Tempo integrated into Flutterwave’s Send App and Flutterwave for Business platforms, with the aim of improving cross-border payment efficiency for individuals and businesses. The partnership targets longstanding challenges in international money […]

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NITDA Boss Harps on Digital Infrastructure as Critical for Economic Growth, & Innovation

Digital infrastructure remains a critical enabler of economic growth, innovation, competitiveness, and national development. Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, who made this known in the closing keynote panel session at the Datacloud Global Congress 2026 held in Cannes, France, disclosed that there was the need for increased […]

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Fidelity Bank Rejigs Fraud Detection Systems Leveraging on Machine Learning, Says Credit Assessment Data-Driven

Fidelity Bank has fraud detection systems that leverages machine learning to identify unusual patterns and prevent losses in real time thereby protecting customers’ fund. According to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, the bank has enhanced its credit assessment processes through data-driven models, which improve both accuracy and speed. Onyeali-Ikpe, […]

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Nigeria Targets 95% Financial Inclusion, as New Payment System Berths

The Central Bank of Nigeria has said it is implementing a reform targeting 95 per cent financial inclusion, and “faster-than-a-blink” digital transactions, bringing millions more market women, farmers, and young people into the formal financial system. Speaking during the launch of the Payments System Vision 2028 (PSV 2028) Monday, the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, noted […]

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Meta Now Demands Subscription from Users of Facebook, Instagram & WhatsApp

Meta has unveiled subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The Facebook Plus, Instagram Plus, and WhatsApp Plus plans are designed to provide subscribers with exclusive features and expanded AI capabilities. Paid users of both Instagram and Facebook are likely to get access to more Story Insights and profile customisation options. WhatsApp Plus could offer […]

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