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- 13 Jul 2021
Lagos State Govt Set to Unveil New Identity Card for Residents
The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to launch a new identity card, dubbed “LAG ID”, for residents of the state. This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Science and…
- 13 May 2026
Lagos Captures over 6.4m Residents in LASRRA Database
Lagos State government has disclosed that more than 6.4 million residents have so far been captured under the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) exercise as part of efforts to…
- 28 Sept 2010
Expert Calls for Risks Mitigation on Mobile Payment
Emmanuel Okoegwale, principal consultant at MobileMoneyAfrica, has said that there need proper understanding of the risk involved in providing financial services through the mobile phone to…
- 13 Dec 2016
4 Reasons Nigerian Govt Needs to Improve Its Data Gathering System
Nigeria has never had a reliable or workable data system if you go down memory lane. The importance of data can’t be overemphasised. There are innumerable and complex factors preventing the country…
- 18 Jan 2026
Zenith Bank Top Nigerian Bank Pick Ahead of GTCO, AccessCorp
Renaissance Capital Africa (Rencap) has named Zenith Bank Plc its top conviction pick among Nigerian banks, ahead of GTCO and AccessCorp, in a fresh research report highlighting the lender's robust…
- 24 Feb 2026
CBN Cuts MPR by 50bps to 26.50% as Inflation Eases for 11th Month
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has lowered its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 26.50 percent from 27 percent, a unanimous decision announced by Governor Olayemi Cardoso at the end of…
- 22 Sept 2024
Engagement at Scale: The Hidden Cost of Poor Architectural Decisions in EdTech Platforms
EdTech(Educational Technology) platforms today are expected to do more than simply deliver lessons online, they personalize learning pathways, provide real-time feedback, support media-rich content,…
- 24 Feb 2026
Grey Expands Cross-Border Banking with USD Accounts, USDC Support
Grey, a cross-border payments provider, has rolled out USD business accounts, bulk payments, and USDC stablecoin integration on one platform to streamline international transactions for emerging…
- 17 Dec 2021
FairMoney MFB Reaffirms Commitment to Drive Financial Inclusion through Digital Banking
FairMoney Microfinance Bank, Nigeria’s leading digital bank, has reiterated its commitment to provide topnotch digital banking services that would drive financial inclusion for the mass Nigerian…
- 28 Oct 2021
The 5G Opportunity for Nigeria
By: Eniola Campbell There has been a lot of talk about 5G, but the reality is that in Africa, many operators are still focusing on 4G to get the most return on investment from the networks. Is this…
- 2 Feb 2026
NCC Hails $1Bn Telecom Surge as Networks Hit New Highs
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled its Q4 2025 Network Performance Reports, showcasing nationwide quality boosts fueled by over $1 billion in industry investments and sharper…
- 2 Sept 2024
ICT Stakeholders Highlight Need for Sectoral Collaboration to Harness Benefits of AI
Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, President of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) and other stakeholders in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector have underscored the need…
- 21 Jul 2026
Kaspersky Survey Highlights the Need for Smartphone Security
Kaspersky’s latest global survey shows a change in how people go online: 60% of survey participants from the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa (META) region now claim their smartphone is the main…
- 29 Jun 2016
Gartner Highlights Top 10 Strategic Technologies for Government in 2016
After nearly a decade of "doing more with less," government CIOs remain under pressure to further optimize IT and business costs while leading digital innovation in the public sector, according to…
- 15 Jul 2024
Collaboration and Investment Key to Strengthening Africa’s Digital Payments Cybersecurity
By Omotayo Ogunlade, Chief Technology Officer at Onafriq As the digital payments landscape in Africa expands, the need for robust cybersecurity measures becomes increasingly urgent. Trust and…
- 26 Nov 2024
FG Plans Four New Satellites as Part of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that Nigeria will launch four satellites as part of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Bola Ahmed Tinubu Tinubu said this at the opening ceremony of the…
- 11 Apr 2025
OpenAI Sues Elon Musk Claiming Bad-Faith Tactics
OpenAI is suing Elon Musk over claims he has tried nonstop to slow down its business for his own benefit. Elon Musk The company accuses the Tesla boss of using “bad-faith tactics” against OpenAI to…
- 20 May 2025
DBI Clocks 21, to Train 5m Workers
Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), the training arm of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said that it plans to train not less than five million workers in two years. Mr David Daser,…
- 31 Jul 2025
Tony Elumelu Lists 3 Things Africa must do to Bridge Infrastructure Gap
Tony Elumelu, group chairman of Heirs Holdings and UBA, has listed strengthening fiscal capacity, driving operational efficiency, and unlocking innovative financing as three key things Africa must do…
- 5 Aug 2022
Predictive Analytics in Action: Turning Historical Data into Future Business Moves
When Henry Oribe reflects on the trajectory of data-driven decision-making in modern enterprises, he sees a clear arc: a move from reactive business strategies to proactive, predictive systems rooted…
- 22 Mar 2024
National Economic Council Endorses $617m Digital Enterprises Programme
National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed the implementation of the $617.7 million Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (i-DICE) programme in the 36 states of the federation and the…
- 25 Sept 2025
How AI-Powered Chatbots can Boost West Africa’s Fragmented Public Service Delivery
By Olatayo Ladipo-Ajai, Regional Manager West Africa at Infobip Nigeria The public sector in West Africa, much like in other parts of the world, is grappling with deep-rooted challenges. From rigid…
- 22 Oct 2025
Over 19,000 Fibre Cuts Reported in 2025, NCC Calls for Infrastructure Protection
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has called for urgent, inclusive action to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide,…
- 7 Dec 2025
Nigeria Lacks AI-Ready Data Centres, Trails in Capacity - Nnamani
Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, chief executive officer, Digital Realty Nigeria, says the country currently has no data centres designed for core Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications despite the…
- 23 Dec 2025
After the Capital Rush: Who Really Wins Nigeria’s Bank Recapitalisation?
By Blaise Udunze By any standard, Nigeria’s ongoing bank recapitalisation exercise is one of the most consequential financial sector reforms since the 2004-2005 consolidation that shrank the number…
- 20 Jul 2023
NASENI, AFIT Strengthen Ties on AAVDI, Made-in- Nigeria Helicopter
Dr. Bashir Gwandu, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, National Agency for Science and Engineering (NASENI) has called for stronger collaboration with the Air Force Institute of…
- 26 Jun 2023
Samsung Launches Galaxy A14 5G in Partnership with the Airtel 5G Launch
Samsung, Nigeria’s consumer electronics brand, has announced the launch of Galaxy A14 5G. This latest addition to the popular Galaxy A series is aimed at offering a complete package of the latest…
- 15 Feb 2026
Is Nigeria Borrowing to Survive or to Build?
By Blaise Udunze Nigeria is no longer flirting with deficit financing. As a country, it is living with it, not occasionally but structurally, routinely, almost comfortably. It became evident when the…
- 30 Nov 2021
How MTN is Improving Broadband Penetration in Nigeria
The internet has revolutionized communications. It has improved interactive communication and accelerated globalization. Its ubiquity is visible in every aspect of our day-to-day lives, changing the…
- 28 Feb 2021
Okonjo-Iweala Assumes Duty as WTO DG
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, newly-elected director general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), will assume duties today. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala The former Nigeria’s two-term Finance Minister was…