The number of business rich communication services (RCS) messages will exceed 485 billion globally by 2030, from 125 billion in 2026; representing impressive growth of 286%. The new research from Juniper Research identified that particularly in authentication use cases, businesses are increasingly expected to migrate from SMS to RCS, as this allows for improved verification […]
Read MoreThe call for greater emphasis on education and human capacity development was at the centre of discuss as Nigeria intensifies efforts to adopt artificial intelligence across critical sectors of the economy. According to a technology expert, David Mogaji, education should be regarded as the foundation for the successful deployment and adoption of artificial intelligence in […]
Read MoreThe National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Canadian tech companies Goose FL and Fireflies AI to deploy local AI infrastructure. The signings took place during the Nigeria–Canada Investment Forum and the Nigeria Investment Economic Conference in Toronto, Canada, witnessed by NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa is centred on […]
Read MoreTecheconomy, a digital media platform covering technology, business and the digital economy, has announced the launch of GrowthX by Techeconomy and the Technology Innovation and Leadership Awards (TiLAwards), a conference and gala night bringing together leaders from Nigeria’s technology, telecommunications, financial services, payments and digital infrastructure sectors. The first edition of the event will take place […]
Read MoreThree prominent organisation are under the searchlight of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) following public complaints alleging the use of students’ personal data to open bank accounts without a lawful basis. A statement from the NDPC issued by the Head, Legal, Enforcement and Regulations of the Commission, Mr Babatunde Bamigboye, gave the name of […]
Read MoreNigeria 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 […]
Read MorePlans 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 […]
Read MoreAs 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 […]
Read MoreTruecaller, 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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