Technology

Again GITEX NIGERIA Holds in Two Cities to Reinforce Digital Transformation Ambitions

Nigeria is translating bold digital ambitions into tangible national transformation, accelerating socio-economic development through progressive policy, AI innovation, and human capital development to deliver lasting benefits for its citizens. GITEX NIGERIA, West Africa’s largest tech, AI and startup event, spotlights Nigeria’s progress from aspiration to action, reinforcing its position as one of Africa’s leading AI […]

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Plans to Introduce AI as General Study Course in Nigerian Universities Gather Momentum as NITDA Holds Talk with UniAbuja

Plans to make Artificial Intelligence a general study course for all undergraduate students in Nigerian Universities is gathering momentum following recent meeting between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and a team from the Yakubu Gowon University (UniAbuja). Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, of Yakubu Gowon University […]

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National Coordinator of the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), Mrs. Victoria Fabunmi
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NITDA Mulls Intra-Govt Collaboration to Midwife Nigeria’s Sandbox regulation

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FinTech

PalmPay’s Transaction Guard Tightens Security as More Fraud Tactics Evolve

As more Nigerians adopt digital financial services, fraudsters are also finding new ways to target unsuspecting users. Nigeria has recorded more than 24.1 million compromised online accounts since 2004, with hundreds of thousands of additional cases reported in early 2026. While these figures are not limited to financial accounts, they highlight the growing exposure of […]

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Technology

Truecaller Launches Industry First Declared Intent Media Solution

Truecaller, the world’s largest caller identification and communication platform, today announced the launch of Truecaller Pulse, a first-party, zero-party intent solution built into the Truecaller Ads ecosystem. This marks a fundamental shift from reverse-engineering behavior to leveraging direct consumer intelligence. Truecaller Pulse: a new category of consumer intelligence transforming real-time declared choice into activation-ready audiences […]

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President Bola Tinubu
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Presidency Orders MDAs to Establish Data Protection Officer Desk, Fund and Summit Mandatory Report to NDPC

The Nigerian Government has ordered all Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments and Agencies to capture information rigorously and safeguard it under the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (NDP Act). A circular issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr George Akume, drew the attention of MDAs to the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, […]

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Technology

WEETS Set to Host 6th Edition with AI Focus  Boot Camp for Women

The Women Entrepreneurs and Executives in Tech Summit & Awards (WEETS) 2026 is set to host the 6th edition according from the organisers,  Techlife Media & Communications Limited. The summit, themed “From Innovation to Impact: Women Leading the AI-Driven Future,” will bring together distinguished industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, investors, entrepreneurs, executives, development partners, and aspiring […]

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L-R: Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Engr. Nadungu Gagare, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Realty Nigeria, Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, NITDA DG, Mr Kashufu Inuwa and Director, Payment Systems Supervision Department, CBN, Dr Rakiya Opemi Yusuf.
Technology

Nigeria Unveils Regulatory Instruments to Secure National Digital Future, Bolster Digital Sovereignty & Accelerate Cloud Infrastructure Impact 

Nigeria has launched a regulatory instruments designed not only to secure the nation’s digital future but stimulate innovation, encourage investment in local cloud services, and enhance digital resilience. According to the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Inuwa, the instrument is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s digital sovereignty and the […]

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Director Digital Development Services, NITDA, Mr Oladejo Olawunmi
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We Must Cultivate Talent, Build Infrastructure to End Consumption Only Nation of AI Solution, Says NITDA Boss

Nigeria’s tech-ecosystem needs to cultivate talent, build infrastructure, and create ecosystems where innovation can flourish responsibly to avoid being a nation that consumes AI solution. According to the Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Inuwa, the countries that lead the AI economy will not be those that consume the most […]

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Over 24.3 Million Nigeria Suffered Over 24.3 Million Leaked Account  in Q1 2026 in Sub-Sahara Africa

The latest data from cybersecurity company Surfshark ranks Nigeria as the 38th most breached country in H1 2026, with 390.8k leaked accounts.

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