Nigeria Launches Digital Trade Portal to End Port Delays, Cut ‘Congestion Tax’
Nigeria has taken a major step to tackle decades-long port congestion with the launch of a National Single Window (NSW) platform, aimed at streamlining trade processes, reducing costs, and accelerating cargo clearance. The digital platform was officially unveiled on Tuesday by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, as part […]
Nigeria, Finland Sign Digital Economy Pact as EU Backs Tech Talent Drive with €23m
Nigeria and Finland have signed a new agreement to deepen cooperation in the digital economy, in a move aimed at boosting innovation, strengthening public services, and accelerating skills development. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in Abuja on March 23, brings together Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Bosun Tijani, and Finland’s Under-Secretary of State for International […]
Legend Internet, Spectranet Announce Merger to Boost Nigeria’s Broadband Market
Legend Internet Plc has announced plans to merge with Spectranet Limited in a strategic move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s broadband infrastructure and expanding high-speed internet access. The proposed deal, disclosed in a regulatory filing with the Nigerian Exchange Limited, is expected to reshape competition in the country’s internet service market if approved by regulators. Deal […]
FG Targets 70% Digital Literacy, Prioritises Teacher Upskilling
The Federal Government has identified teacher training and upskilling as critical to achieving its target of 70 percent digital literacy by 2027, as Nigeria accelerates efforts to build a technology-driven economy. Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa, made this known during a stakeholders’ dialogue in Abuja focused on aligning Nigeria’s education […]
Nigeria Leads Africa’s $2.1bn AI Surveillance Spending with $470m Investment — Report
Nigeria has emerged as the largest investor in artificial intelligence-driven surveillance systems in Africa, accounting for more than $470 million of the $2.1 billion spent across 11 countries on smart city technologies. This is according to a new report by the Institute of Development Studies titled “Smart City Surveillance in Africa: Mapping Chinese AI […]
Moniepoint Acquires Orda to Tap Africa’s $50bn Restaurant Market
Nigerian fintech giant Moniepoint Inc. has acquired restaurant technology startup Orda Africa, in a strategic move to expand into Africa’s rapidly growing food service industry, estimated to be worth over $50 billion. The deal marks a significant step in Moniepoint’s evolution beyond payments, as it seeks to deepen its footprint among small businesses by offering […]
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 […]
