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 […]
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 […]
Read MoreThe 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, […]
Read MoreThe 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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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 […]
Read MoreNigeria’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 […]
Read MoreThe latest data from cybersecurity company Surfshark ranks Nigeria as the 38th most breached country in H1 2026, with 390.8k leaked accounts.
Read MoreStarbase Technologies, a global technology ecosystem connecting creators and innovators to build technology solutions and launch software projects, today announced the launch of Yolly, a new social entertainment platform designed to redefine how people participate in the digital economy by rewarding users for watching, streaming, and creating content. Yolly introduces a new approach to online […]
Read MoreThe absence sustained investments in innovation, digital skills, research and strategic are capable of truncating Nigeria’s digital future. According to the Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa the digital future also depends on partnerships that deliver measurable socio-economic impact. Speaking at the 20th edition of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) […]
Read MoreThree regulatory framework designed to curb system crashes and cyber vulnerabilities with particular reference to software has been introduced into Nigeria’s IT ecosystem. Announcing the release of the new policy, the Director, Corporate Communications and Media Relations Department of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mrs Hadiza Umar, said that the policy will help […]
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