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- 27 May 2015
Cost of Data Breaches Increasing to $3.8M – Report
The cost of data breaches is rising for companies around the world as sophisticated thieves target valuable financial and medical records, according to a study released yesterday. The total average…
- 12 Oct 2016
Symantec warns of Second Hacker Group target at SWIFT Users
Cyber-security firm Symantec Corp said yesterday that a second hacking group has sought to rob banks using fraudulent SWIFT messages, the same approach that yielded $81 million in the high-profile…
- 31 Aug 2021
FCMB Partners Mercy Corps to Uplift 500,000 Farmers, Vulnerable in North East
First City Monument Bank’s (FCMB) and Mercy Corps, have announced a partnership that will ensure that about 500,000 farmers and vulnerable people in Nigeria’s North-East zone can now access farming…
- 17 Aug 2018
ATM Maker, Diebold Nixdorf Reportedly Up for Sale
Diebold Nixdorf has engaged Credit Suisse and Evercore to advise the company on a potential sale, according to a report from CNBC quoting people "familiar with the matter." The report said that talks…
- 22 Mar 2026
SEC, NYSC Partner to Combat Ponzi Schemes
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at embedding financial literacy and anti-Ponzi education into the…
- 19 Aug 2026
Standard Bank Targets Stake in OPay Ahead of IPO – Report
Africa’s largest bank by assets, Standard Bank Group is in negotiations with Nigerian fintech company OPay ahead of the latter’s planned initial public offering (IPO) in the United States.
- 1 Jan 2018
TGNYES 2017 Exposes Youths to Business Opportunities, Others Receive IT Training
By peter oluka The Generation Next Youth Empowerment Summit 2017 (TGNYES) has spurred young people to innovate and put on their thinking cap. The Summit, an initiative of Elbativeni Foundation and…
- 22 Jun 2009
Ebong Speaks on Union Bank Savings Bonanza
Barth Ebong, group managing director/ CEO of Union Bank of Nigeria Plc has said the on-going savings bonanza is the bank’s contribution towards assisting the Federal Government to…
- 8 Dec 2015
Huawei Aims at World's 3rd Largest Data Storage Provider by 2018
China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd aims to become the world's third-largest data storage provider by 2018 as it targets European and local institutions to takes market share from leaders EMC Corp and…
- 31 Jan 2020
UBA Revamps NextGen Account with Premium Offerings, Partners DRB LasGidi
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Pan-African financial institution, has revamped its NextGen account which targets students in tertiary institutions and members of the National Youth Service Corps…
- 17 Jun 2025
Loan Defaulters Risk Denial of Passport Renewal, Others- CREDICORP
Uzoma Nwagba, managing director, Nigeria Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), has announced that failure to repay loans may soon affect citizens’ access to essential services such as passport…
- 13 Aug 2019
South Africa Frets as NANS Ask S/A Owned Firms to Leave Nigeria
South Africa has expressed concern over the call by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) for the expulsion of South Africans and protest at South African owned businesses in Nigeria.…
- 1 May 2026
Opay Plans IPO in US, Targets $4Bn in Valuation
Opay, a financial technology (fintech) firm, is working with Citigroup Inc., Deutsche Bank AG, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. for an initial public offering (IPO). According to a report by Bloomberg on…
- 8 Dec 2008
Progenics Sets Global Targets for 2009
Frontline systems and solutions integrators in multiple sectors of the economy, Progenics Corp Limited said that it has concluded plans to formally open its international office in the United States…
- 15 Oct 2012
Rising Cyber Terrorism Spreads Panic in Nigeria
The rise and rise of cyber attacks on organizations suggest that Nigeria now face even more perilous times than the activities of the Boko Haram , the dreaded Islamist sect, Nigeria…
- 23 May 2017
FRSC Officials Discover Indian Hemp in Apprehended Vehicle
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has revealed that its patrol team had apprehended and impounded a vehicle along Badagry Seme Border for Seatbelt Violation and Driver Licence Violation, only to…
- 21 May 2013
Sterling Bank, Intel Collaborate to Encourage Laptop Ownership
Sterling Bank Plc and Westgate Computers have synchronized plans with Intel Corporation (Nigeria) to increase effortless access to technology and improve the quality of living for its teaming…
- 8 Feb 2026
ITU Top Director Visits NITDA, Boosts Nigeria's Digital Literacy Push
Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director Telecommunication Development Bureau of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), has paid a courtesy visit to the the National Information Technology…
- 9 Jun 2024
NITDA, NYSC Launch Initiative to Boost Digital Literacy
In a significant move to implement its Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2.0) pillar of "Foster Digital Literacy and Cultivate Talents," the National Information Technology Development Agency…
- 4 Nov 2019
MTN to Sell $534m Worth of Towers
MTN Group Limited has concluded all plans set to sell its $534 million stakes in tower assets in West African and East African countries Ghana and Uganda respectively. Consistent with its plan…
- 17 Apr 2014
Guinness, FRSC Collaborate on Road Safety, Responsible Drinking
Guinness Nigeria, in furtherance of its commitment to enlightening Nigerians on responsible drinking, has partnered with the Federal Road Safety Corporation (FRSC) Benin, Edo State Command to host a…
- 23 Mar 2017
Mobile Phones Key Driver of Financial Inclusion – MasteCard
Mrs. Omokehinde Adebanjo, Vice President and Area Business Head, West Africa, MasterCard said the mobile phone was a crucial tool that would drive financial inclusion. Adebanjo spoke on Wednesday at…
- 22 Nov 2023
WIPO says Nigeria Yet to Explore Over $73tr Intellectual Revenue
The World Intellectual Property Organisation yesterday disclosed that Nigeria was yet to tap into over $73 trillion in intellectual revenue globally. Olwatobiloba Moody, the director, WIPO Nigeria,…
- 18 Aug 2025
NITDA, Bauchi State Partner on Digital Literacy and Skills Framework
By James Ishaku The Bauchi State Government, through the state's Bureau for ICT and Digital Economy in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has officially…
- 20 Oct 2025
FRSC Unveils Contactless Biometric System for Driver’s Licence
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has introduced a new contactless biometric system for the issuance of driver’s licences, a major step in Nigeria’s transition toward full digitalisation of public…
- 14 Oct 2024
Inuwa, DG NITDA Urges Adoption of Digital Solutions to enhance Governance
Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has emphasised that embracing technology and digital solutions is crucial for modernising…
- 11 Oct 2013
Shell Puts 4 Oil Blocks for Sale
Shell Nigeria is putting up for sale four onshore Niger Delta oil blocks with a combined production of around 70,000 barrels per day (bpd), two industry sources said on Thursday, the latest move by…
- 19 Dec 2016
AfDB Group provides $250m to Support ENABLE YOUTH Nigeria Programme
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), has approved the ENABLE Youth Nigeria programme, and will provide a USD 250 million loan, to contribute to job creation, food…
- 5 Oct 2021
NCC Campus Conversation Moves to University of Abuja
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has held the maiden edition of the Campus Conversation at the University of Abuja. Campus Conversation is featured as an important part of NCC’s new…
- 24 Apr 2026
US Freezes $344m in Crypto Linked to Iran in Major Crackdown
The administration of Donald Trump has frozen $344 million in cryptocurrency allegedly linked to Iran , marking a sharp escalation in financial pressure on Tehran. The move comes amid stalled…