Technology

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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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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Technology

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

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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Technology

Yango Group’s AI Routing Technology Reclaims African Cities in Two Hours

AMA PRESS RELEASE Yango Group, a technology company digitalising urban services, has unveiled its advanced AI-powered routing technologies saved African urban commuters almost 2 million hours in 2025 across multiple cities, contributing to a global total of more than 5 million hours saved across over 20 cities worldwide-the equivalent of 600 years of human time […]

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Technology

Group Seeks Inclusiveness on Implementation of Ethical AI Principles in Nigeria

A religious group has called for the inclusion of religious group to contribute to ethical voices for balancing of languages that promote tolerance and inclusiveness for the implementation of ethical AI principles in Nigeria. The Group, the Nigerian Religoius Coalition on Artificial Intelligence are also considering the support of the National Information Technology Development Agency […]

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Technology

Identy.io Unevils Expansion Plans to Bridge Digital Gap with Biometric Authentication Technology in Africa 

Identy.io, a biometric authentication technology company specializing in secure, mobile-first identity verification, announced today its expansion plans for Africa. This expansion will enhance Identy.io’s service offerings in key markets on the continent, including Kenya and Nigeria. To facilitate this growth, the company has appointed a regional leadership team to engage with key stakeholders across government, […]

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Chinese eCommerce Platform, Temu Under Investigation by NDPC Over Unlawful Use of 12.7 Million Sensit

The NDPC National Commissioner/CEO, Dr Vincent Olatunji has ordered an immediate investigation of the data processing activities of Temu which may be in violation of the NDP Act. A statement by the Head, Legal, Enforcement and Regulations, Mr Babatunde Bamigboye, said that the investigation of Temu was triggered by concerns around online surveillance through personal […]

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Financial

MEXC Assets Maintains Reserve Ratios Above 100%, BTC Coverage Rises to 267%

MEXC, the world’s digital asset exchange and a pioneer of true zero-fee trading, released its February Proof of Reserve report, confirming that all major assets maintained reserve ratios above 100%. BTC reserve coverage rose to 267%, demonstrating the platform’s continued commitment to transparency and user asset protection. The February report shows reserve ratios of 267% […]

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Technology

NITDA & Wigwe University Mulls Strategic AI Collaboration to Advance Nigeria’s Technology Growth

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Wigwe University have held talks for a far‑reaching collaboration centred on artificial intelligence (AI) research, agricultural innovation and digital talent development. Both organisations had a high‑level engagement at the Nigerian capital city, Abuja. The discussions, led by Wigwe University Vice‑Chancellor Professor Marwan Al‑Akaidi and senior NITDA officials, […]

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