Technology

NITDA Canvasses for Community-based Instructors Training to Boost Digital Literacy Programmes 

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is considering training community-based instructors to sustain digital literacy programmes at the grassroots. Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa who made the remark while responding to requests for additional support by the Executive Director of Cal-Maji Foundation, Mrs Faith Ayuba, explained that  collaboration with community-based organisations remains central […]

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L-R: Mr. Kashim Ibrahim, Director, Legal Services, REA; Engr. Umar Abdullahi Umar, Executive Director Technical Services, REA; Engr. Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner Technical Services, NCC; Mr Gwa Tobbie Mohammed, Director, Commission Secretariat, NCC.
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Nigeria to Integrate Renewable Energy Solutions into Deployment of Digital Infrastructure as Two Agencies Sign MoU 

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have formalised a strategic partnership to accelerate the deployment of sustainable digital infrastructure across Nigeria through the integration of renewable energy solutions and telecommunications infrastructure. The partnership was sealed with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the NCC–REA Stakeholder Workshop held […]

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NDPC Orders PoS Agents in Nigeria to Register as Data Controllers Following Court Verdict on Registration Power

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has secured a significant victory in the legal dispute over the power of the Commission to register Data Controllers and Processors of Major Importance (DCPMIs) in Nigeria. According to a statement by the Head, Legal, Enforcement and Regulations, Babatunde Bamigboye, in Emmanuel Harunna Vs NDPC FHC/L/CS/1116/2024, the Applicant approached […]

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FinTech

Fintech Firm, Remita Seeks More Investment to Deepen Digital infrastructure in Nigeria

Nigeria needs to increase investment in digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and financial inclusion, warning that Nigeria’s growing digital economy will remain out of reach for millions unless the country’s widening digital divide is addressed. According to financial technology, Remita despite projections that Nigeria’s digital economy could reach $18.3 billion by the end of the year, millions […]

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Cregis founder and CEO, Shawn Yan.
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Chinese Digital Asset Firm Targets Nigeria, Others in Expansion Strategy

Chinese digital asset infrastructure provider Cregis has unveiled plans to deepen its footprint in Africa, identifying Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa as key markets in its latest international expansion strategy. The company said the move follows the onboarding of enterprise clients across the continent and reflects growing demand for secure digital asset infrastructure as Africa’s fintech […]

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Business

LG Electronics’ Reinforces Commitment to Life’s Good Philosophy, Combines Innovation, Compassion

LG Electronics (LG) has inspired millions across Africa through its groundbreaking Make Life Good reality series, a unique platform that combined the power of innovative technology with community transformation. Produced in partnership with MultiChoice, a Canal+ company, and hosted by acclaimed actress Jessica Dlamini, the series showcased how LG’s cutting-edge solutions can help address real-world […]

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Cyber Attacks Worry Jostles MDA into Strategic Action with Quest for Fresh Policy Direction

The sporadic rave of cyber-attacks across the world may prompt Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to adopt fresh policy direction on cybersecurity. Already the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has urged the MDAs to adopt a coordinated and proactive approach to securing Nigeria’s government digital infrastructure against the rising wave of cyber threats. According […]

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NITDA's Director of Digital Development Services, Olawumi Dejo.
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Nigeria Needs Digital Workforce to Deepen Public Sector Innovation, Says NITDA

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated the need for a digitally skilled public sector workforce, saying the success of government reforms and the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will depend largely on the digital capacity of civil servants. Director General of the NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, stated this during a Digital Skills Masterclass […]

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FinTech

POS Transactions to Reach $41trl  by 2031, as Convergence Towards Unified Commerce Surges

The total value of POS transactions across payment card terminals expected to grow from $30 trillion in 2026 to $41 trillion in 2031; at a compounded annual growth rate of 6.4%. This growth is driven by the accelerating convergence of in-store, online, and mobile sales onto unified commerce platforms, as merchants retire standalone, static terminals […]

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Business

Africa’s PR Body Tasks Govt & Others on Digital Strategy as New Executives Emerge at Namibia Confab

Three Public Relations professionals have been elected to pilot the affairs of the Public Relations Association (APRA) even as the African PR body tasks governments, NGOs, civil society, and private corporations on digital strategy, stakeholder engagement, crisis communication, and artificial intelligence integration. A statement by the Chief Administrative Officer, African Public Relations Association, Veronica E. […]

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