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 Pushes Homegrown Technology to Strengthen National Security
Nigeria is ramping up efforts to enhance its security architecture by prioritising locally developed technology and deeper collaboration between the defence sector and scientific institutions. The move was highlighted during a high-level meeting in Abuja between the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Udeh. Both officials emphasised […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
PalmPay Empowers 250 Women Through ‘Purple Woman’ Initiative to Boost Nigeria’s Tech Talent Pipeline
PalmPay is ramping up efforts to close Nigeria’s gender gap in technology with its flagship Purple Woman Program, which has now trained over 250 women for careers in the country’s fast-growing digital economy. The initiative comes at a time when women account for just 17% of Nigeria’s tech workforce, highlighting the urgent need for inclusive […]
Nigeria Targets $200m Tech Investment with New UAE Partnership
The Nigeria government is set to attract $200 million in foreign investment following a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the country’s technology and advanced manufacturing sectors. The deal, sealed through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Nigus International Investment Limited and UAE-based Elmirate Investment LLC (Elmirate Capital), will establish a next-generation technology platform focused on […]
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 […]
Tech Unite Africa 5.0 to Host Startup World Cup Nigeria, Innovation Awards in Lagos
Africa’s technology ecosystem is set for a major gathering as innovators, investors, and industry leaders converge in Lagos for Tech Unite Africa 5.0, a pan-African technology conference scheduled for March 26, 2026. The event will take place at the Oriental Hotel and is expected to feature a wide range of activities including Startup World Cup […]
ARCO Partners DJI to Expand Drone Technology and Aerial Security in Nigeria
ARCO Worldwide Services Limited has partnered with global drone manufacturer DJI to accelerate the adoption of advanced drone technology in Nigeria, marking a major step forward for the country’s aerial security and surveillance capabilities. In a statement released by the company, ARCO confirmed it has become Nigeria’s first authorised DJI Enterprise reseller, positioning the indigenous […]
