The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a fresh cybersecurity warning over a new artificial intelligence-powered malware known as DeepLoad, cautioning that the threat is actively targeting Nigerian ...
Nigeria’s offshore oil and gas sector has recorded a major technological breakthrough as Kenyon International successfully completed the country’s first deployment of FlexSteel Unbonded flexible pipeline technology, significantly reducing project ...
Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s largest buyer of smart city surveillance technology, investing over $470 million in advanced monitoring systems — a move that is raising fresh concerns over privacy ...
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has pledged strong government support for Africa’s gaming industry, describing it as a rapidly evolving sector poised for global competitiveness. The governor made the commitment ...
Nigerian fintech giant OPay is facing criticism for weak know-your-customer (KYC) protocols that allow potential bad actors to open accounts without proper identity verification. Despite growing concerns about fraud, OPay’s ...
Africa-focused fintech unicorn Chipper Cash has laid off 15 employees in its fourth round of job cuts within the last year, primarily affecting its US-based team. This latest reduction follows ...
Nigerian fintech companies are addressing user concerns following a memo from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) advising banks and mobile money operators to delist unlicensed fintechs involved in direct ...
Nigerian fintech Kippa has transferred its agency banking service, KippaPay, to Bloc, a local fintech preparing to enter the banking space. KippaPay, which was shut down in October due to ...
Lidya, a Nigerian SME lender founded by Tunde Kehinde, has decided to close its European business in Poland and the Czech Republic, redirecting its focus to its home market. After ...
Lagos-based fintech B54 is providing an innovative funding alternative for African startups struggling to secure growth-stage venture capital amidst tightening investment conditions. The fintech aggregates idle funds from financial institutions ...