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 […]
FG Promotes 70,000 Paramilitary Officers, Launches High-Tech Immigration Centre to Strengthen Border Security
The Federal Government of Nigeria has promoted more than 70,000 paramilitary officers over the past three years and launched a technology-driven Integrated Operating Centre (IOC) aimed at strengthening border control and tracking immigration violations in real time. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in Abuja while declaring open the 2026 Sectoral Performance Retreat […]
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 […]
GSMA Launches ‘Open Telco AI’ to Fix Telecoms’ 84% Automation Gap
BARCELONA – The GSM Association (GSMA) has officially pulled back the curtain on Open Telco AI, a massive global offensive designed to bridge the gap between “general” artificial intelligence and the high-stakes world of telecommunications. Unveiled on Monday at MWC26, the initiative establishes a collaborative ecosystem where network operators, hardware vendors, and AI developers can […]
