PAFON 3.0: Lagos Set for High-Stakes Talks on AI, Trust and Financial Inclusion
Nigeria’s booming digital payments sector will take centre stage next month as regulators, banks and fintech leaders converge in Lagos for the third edition of the Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 3.0). Scheduled for April 24, the forum is expected to attract over 600 participants and more than 20 speakers, reinforcing its position as a key […]
FG Launches iDICE Startup Bridge to Support 100+ Nigerian Tech Ventures
The Nigeria government has unveiled plans to launch the iDICE Startup Bridge, a nationwide initiative aimed at accelerating the growth of the country’s digital and creative economy. Scheduled to kick off on March 16, 2026, the programme—under the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE)—is designed to support over 100 high-potential startups across Nigeria’s six […]
NITDA Partners Nkenne AI to Boost AI-Powered Language Solutions in Nigeria
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into a strategic partnership with Nkenne AI to accelerate the development of AI-powered language translation technologies and strengthen Nigeria’s ambition to become a leading artificial intelligence hub in Africa. The collaboration focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to bridge Nigeria’s language divide in digital technology, while also […]
Nigerians Can Now Use Google AI in Yorùbá and Hausa
Google has expanded the language capabilities of its AI-powered Search tools to include Yorùbá and Hausa, enabling millions of Nigerians to interact with artificial intelligence in their native languages. The update introduces support for the languages across features such as AI Overviews and AI Mode, allowing users to ask questions, explore topics, and receive AI-generated […]
International Women’s Day: Jumia Finance Chief Urges Leaders to Empower Women Through Opportunity and Mentorship
As the world marks International Women’s Day, the Head of Finance for Nigeria and Ghana at Jumia, Mojisola Sayo-Kazeem, has called on organisations and leaders to create more opportunities for women to grow, lead and contribute meaningfully in the digital economy. Speaking on the evolving future of work, Sayo-Kazeem said the shift toward a digital […]
Stakeholders Push Blockchain as Tool to Tackle Electoral Fraud in Nigeria
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s blockchain ecosystem are exploring how blockchain technology could help curb electoral fraud and rebuild public trust in the country’s voting process, even as experts caution that significant challenges remain before the technology can be widely adopted. The debate took centre stage during an online discussion hosted on X (formerly Twitter) by the […]
Nigeria Joins Global Pact to Combat AI Privacy Abuse
Nigeria has joined more than 60 countries in endorsing a global agreement aimed at protecting individuals from privacy violations linked to artificial intelligence technologies capable of generating realistic images and videos. The agreement, titled the “Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery and the Protection of Privacy,” was coordinated by the Global Privacy Assembly through its International […]
Global Tech Guard: Nigeria Joins 60 Nations in Major Crackdown on AI Deepfakes
ABUJA – In a decisive move to protect digital frontiers, Nigeria has teamed up with over 60 global data protection authorities to launch a coordinated offensive against the rising tide of AI-generated deepfakes and non-consensual digital content. The international coalition, operating under the Global Privacy Assembly (GPA), has endorsed a rigorous new set of standards […]
Microsoft: AI Could Add $136bn to Africa’s Economy—If Data Moves Freely
Artificial intelligence could unlock up to $136 billion in productivity gains across Africa, but only if countries allow data to move securely and seamlessly across borders, according to Microsoft. Speaking in an interview, Microsoft Africa’s Government Affairs Director, Akua Gyekye, said Africa’s limited computing infrastructure and restrictive data policies threaten the continent’s ability to scale […]
EU Threatens Meta With Interim Measures Over WhatsApp AI Restrictions
The European Union has intensified its antitrust action against Meta Platforms, warning that it may impose interim measures over the company’s decision to block rival artificial intelligence services from operating on WhatsApp. The warning marks one of the strongest signals yet that Brussels is prepared to act swiftly to curb practices it believes could distort […]
