Glo, Samsung Launch Galaxy S26 Series in Nigeria With Exclusive Pre-Order Benefits
Globacom has partnered with Samsung Electronics to unveil the new Samsung Galaxy S26 series in Nigeria, opening an exclusive pre-order window for customers on the Glo network. The launch event, held at Globacom’s corporate headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together telecom industry stakeholders, technology enthusiasts, high-net-worth customers and members of the media to witness […]
X Proposes Changes to Blue Checkmark After €120m EU Fine
X (formerly Twitter) has proposed changes to its blue checkmark verification system after being fined €120 million ($138 million) by the European Commission for breaching the bloc’s digital regulations. According to EU officials, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk submitted proposed remedies aimed at addressing concerns over the design and use of the […]
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 […]
Experts Call for Stronger Trust and Resilience in Nigeria’s Digital Finance Ecosystem
Industry leaders and regulators have emphasised the need for trust, resilience, and strong regulatory frameworks to support the rapid growth of digital finance in Nigeria. Speaking at the “Banking on the Cloud: Regulation, Resilience and the Next Scale Curve” forum in Lagos, the representative of the Director of the Payments System Policy Department at the […]
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 […]
International Women’s Day: Jumia Finance Chief Urges Leaders to Empower Women Through Opportunity and Mentorship
As the world marks International Women’s Day, the Head of Finance for Nigeria and Ghana at Jumia, Mojisola Sayo-Kazeem, has called on organisations and leaders to create more opportunities for women to grow, lead and contribute meaningfully in the digital economy. Speaking on the evolving future of work, Sayo-Kazeem said the shift toward a digital […]
Stakeholders Push Blockchain as Tool to Tackle Electoral Fraud in Nigeria
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s blockchain ecosystem are exploring how blockchain technology could help curb electoral fraud and rebuild public trust in the country’s voting process, even as experts caution that significant challenges remain before the technology can be widely adopted. The debate took centre stage during an online discussion hosted on X (formerly Twitter) by the […]
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 […]
