Tech Firm Donates Smart Boards to Boost Digital Learning in Unity Schools
Wowbii Infrastructure, a brand under Equipment Hall Limited, has donated 20 interactive smart boards to the Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA) in a move aimed at accelerating digital education across Nigeria’s Federal Unity Colleges. The handover ceremony, held in Lagos on Saturday, marks a significant step toward modernising classroom learning and equipping students with […]
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 […]
Cybervergent Raises $3m Seed Funding to Build Africa’s Digital Compliance Infrastructure
African cybersecurity startup Cybervergent has secured $3 million in seed funding to expand technology aimed at helping organisations across the continent manage data security, governance and regulatory compliance as digital adoption accelerates. The funding round was co-led by venture capital firm Ventures Platform and marks the first investment from its Pan-African Fund II, according to […]
Data Protection Emerges as Nigeria’s New Inclusion Fault Line as Telcos Pivot to Tech
Data protection is rapidly becoming a central issue in Nigeria’s drive for financial inclusion, as telecommunications operators expand beyond traditional voice and data services into lending, payments, insurance and other digital offerings. Once focused largely on connectivity, telecom companies are increasingly repositioning as technology platforms, rolling out micro-loans, savings products, digital wallets and educational services. […]
Nigeria Police Arrest Six Over ₦7.7 Billion Telecoms Airtime and Data Fraud
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested six suspects for allegedly hacking a Nigerian telecoms company and diverting airtime and mobile data worth over ₦7.7 billion in a coordinated cybercrime operation.
Ghana Arrests Nine Nigerians in Accra Over Suspected Cybercrime, Rescues 44 Victims
Ghanaian authorities have arrested nine Nigerians in Accra for alleged cybercrime operations following intelligence from the Cyber Security Authority, rescuing 44 individuals reportedly coerced into online fraud.
NITDA Deepens U.S. Partnership to Strengthen Nigeria’s Data Privacy, AI, and Cybersecurity Ecosystem
Nigeria’s NITDA is expanding collaboration with the United States to boost data privacy, AI, and cybersecurity, supporting President Tinubu’s digital economy and national security agenda.
Microsoft Tops Phishing Impersonation Attacks in Q4 2025 as Brand Abuse Surges
Microsoft overtook Facebook as the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks in Q4 2025, as cybercriminals exploited trusted global brands during peak online activity periods, new research shows.
Libya Telecom Hit by Prolonged DDoS Attacks Targeting Core Infrastructure
Libya Telecom and Technology has confirmed sustained DDoS attacks on its core networks, activating emergency response measures as cybersecurity threats intensify across Libya.
NITDA Issues Urgent Warning Over New ChatGPT Vulnerabilities Exposing Users to Data-Leakage Attacks
Nigeria’s NITDA has issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory after researchers discovered seven vulnerabilities in ChatGPT’s GPT-4o and GPT-5 models that could enable indirect prompt injection, memory poisoning, and unauthorized data exposure.
