Nigeria Battles 510,000 Annual TB Cases with Community Action, New Diagnostic Tech
Nigeria has stepped up efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB), rolling out community-driven strategies and new diagnostic technologies as the country continues to record more than 510,000 cases annually. The renewed push was highlighted at a pre-World TB Day press briefing in Abuja, where health officials and stakeholders called for urgent action to curb the disease […]
Remita and the Treasury Single Account: Nigeria’s Most Successful Government Technology Project
In a country where many public sector technology projects have struggled to deliver results, the implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) powered by Remita stands out as one of Nigeria’s most impactful government digital initiatives. For decades, technology projects within Nigeria’s public sector often ended up as costly failures—either abandoned before launch or overwhelmed […]
NITDA Targets 37 Innovation Hubs Nationwide for Fifth iHatch Startup Programme
Nigeria’s technology regulator, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has opened applications for the fifth cohort of its iHatch Startup Incubation Programme, aiming to strengthen innovation ecosystems across the country. The initiative, implemented through NITDA’s subsidiary, the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), is being carried out in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation […]
Nigeria Seeks Public Input on Proposed Child Online Safety Regulations
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has launched a nationwide public consultation on proposed regulations aimed at improving online safety for children using social media and digital platforms. Announcing the initiative on Tuesday, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, said the consultation is designed to gather feedback from […]
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 […]
GSMA Launches ‘Open Telco AI’ to Fix Telecoms’ 84% Automation Gap
BARCELONA – The GSM Association (GSMA) has officially pulled back the curtain on Open Telco AI, a massive global offensive designed to bridge the gap between “general” artificial intelligence and the high-stakes world of telecommunications. Unveiled on Monday at MWC26, the initiative establishes a collaborative ecosystem where network operators, hardware vendors, and AI developers can […]
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 […]
LASTMA Deploys Smart Technologies to Transform Traffic Management, Boost Road Safety in Lagos
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has significantly upgraded its operations with the deployment of advanced digital technologies aimed at improving road safety and emergency response across Lagos. The initiative, part of the state’s broader smart city drive, is already delivering measurable results, with faster response times and improved coordination during road accidents and […]
MTN, Airtel Post N6.8tn Revenue as Data Earnings Cross N3.5tn in Nigeria
Nigeria’s telecom giants, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Airtel Nigeria, have recorded a combined revenue of N6.782 trillion in their latest reporting cycles, highlighting a decisive shift from voice calls to data-driven earnings. MTN Nigeria Communications Plc posted N5.2 trillion in revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025, representing a 52.9 percent year-on-year increase. […]
African Leaders Launch $2.5tn Infrastructure Drive to Boost Cross-Border Development
African Heads of State have launched a major continent-wide financing initiative aimed at unlocking over $2.5 trillion in domestic capital to fast-track cross-border infrastructure and economic growth. The newly unveiled Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility (AIFF) is designed to support the preparation and funding of priority infrastructure projects aligned with Agenda 2063, the continent’s long-term development […]
