CBN Tightens BVN Rules to Curb ₦1.2tn Fraud Risk, Aligns Nigeria with Global Standards
Nigeria’s digital finance ecosystem is set for a major regulatory shake-up as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduces stricter governance rules for the Bank Verification Number (BVN), targeting rising fraud risks across the country’s fast-growing electronic payments space. The revised framework, scheduled to take effect from May 1, 2026, is designed to strengthen identity […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
From Classrooms to Tech Hubs: NIWIIT Launches ‘Campus Tech Queens’ to Bridge Nigeria’s Gender Gap
LOKOJA – In a strategic move to shatter the glass ceiling in Nigeria’s technology sector, the Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT) has officially launched the Campus Tech Queens Initiative (NCTQI). The national programme, unveiled Wednesday at the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, is designed to transform female students into global digital leaders through a rigorous […]
Ogun Chief Judge Advocates Tech Adoption, Stakeholder Collaboration to Tackle Sexual Violence
The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Mosunmola Dipeolu, has called for stronger collaboration among justice sector stakeholders and the adoption of technology-driven solutions to improve the handling of sexual violence cases in Nigeria. Speaking through Justice Funke Odubanjo at a stakeholders’ forum in Abeokuta, Dipeolu stressed that coordinated efforts involving the police, judiciary, legal practitioners, […]
Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON) Calls for Government Action to Boost Women in Geospatial Technology
The Oyo State chapter of the Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON) has called on government at all levels to implement targeted policies and support systems to increase women’s participation in geospatial science and technology. The appeal was made during the “Women in Geospatial Leadership Programme” held in Ibadan to mark the International Day of Women […]
FG Launches 3MTT National Impact Challenge to Benefit Over 1.8 Million Nigerians
Nigeria’s Federal Government has launched the 3MTT National Impact Challenge to empower over 1.8 million Nigerians in the 3 Million Technical Talent programme, focusing on skills-to-jobs outcomes.
FG to Deploy 30km Fibre-Optic Network at OAU to Boost Campus Internet Access
The Federal Government plans to deploy 30 kilometres of fibre-optic infrastructure across Obafemi Awolowo University to improve internet connectivity, research capacity, and digital access for students and staff.
FG to Launch Nigeria’s First National AI Centre of Excellence at University of Jos
Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced plans to establish its first National Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence at the University of Jos to boost local AI research, skills, and global competitiveness.
