Airtel Reboots SmartCash in Fresh Push for Nigeria’s Mobile Money Market
After years on the sidelines of Nigeria’s fiercely competitive mobile money space, Airtel Nigeria is relaunching its digital wallet, SmartCash, betting on aggressive incentives and wider physical distribution to gain relevance. Nigeria’s mobile money landscape has evolved rapidly since the Central Bank of Nigeria introduced Payment Service Banks (PSBs) in 2018, allowing telecom operators […]
Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure to Reach Full Momentum by 2027 – Bosun Tijani
The Federal Government has projected a major turnaround in Nigeria’s digital infrastructure by 2027, as large-scale investments in connectivity, fibre optics, satellites and rural network expansion begin to yield results. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on Wednesday during an interview with journalists on the sidelines of the […]
How Failed Broadband Targets Threaten Nigeria’s Electronic Transmission of Election Results
Nigeria’s push for real-time electronic transmission of election results is facing a major setback as persistent broadband gaps continue to undermine the country’s digital readiness, particularly in rural and conflict-prone areas. Although lawmakers recently reversed course to mandate electronic upload of results, fresh data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) show that the supporting […]
FG to Roll Out New Cybersecurity Framework as AI-Driven Attacks Surge
The Federal Government is set to introduce a comprehensive cybersecurity framework this year in response to a sharp rise in artificial intelligence–driven cyberattacks targeting banks, businesses and government agencies across Nigeria. The planned framework was disclosed by the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, amid growing concerns that the […]
Hurdles and Prospects of CBN’s Fintech Stress Test as Sector Faces Funding Squeeze
After years of rapid, entrepreneur-driven expansion, Nigeria’s fintech sector is entering a new phase—one defined less by growth at all costs and more by regulatory alignment, capital discipline, and institutional stability. As 2026 unfolds, the once-booming industry is grappling with tighter funding conditions and heightened regulatory scrutiny, according to a recent Central Bank of […]
MEA Energy Rolls Out SmartPump Technology to Automate Fuel Retail Operations Nationwide
MEA Energy, an indigenous downstream oil and gas company, has begun deploying advanced automation across its filling stations nationwide following a strategic partnership with retail technology firm Petrosoft, signalling a growing shift toward data-driven fuel retailing in Nigeria. The company said it has adopted Petrosoft’s SmartPump technology to power its expanding network of petrol and […]
Pressure Mounts on Tinubu to Reclaim Nigeria’s Information Sovereignty from Big Tech
Pressure is mounting on President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action to reclaim Nigeria’s information sovereignty as global technology giants tighten their grip on the country’s digital and media ecosystem. Global platforms such as Google and Meta are increasingly accused of turning Nigeria’s once-thriving media landscape into a digital colony—dominating advertising revenues, controlling news […]
Nigeria Eyes Global Tech Leadership as Singapore Envoy Engages NITDA on AI, Digital Governance
Nigeria is sharpening its ambition for global technology leadership as the Non-Resident High Commissioner of the Republic of Singapore to Nigeria paid a strategic visit to the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in Abuja, opening talks on artificial intelligence, digital governance, and emerging technologies. The high-level engagement, held on Tuesday at NITDA’s headquarters, signalled […]
African Tech Firms Shift to Acquisitions as Funding Slows
Africa’s technology sector underwent a major strategic shift in 2025, with companies increasingly choosing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) over large fundraising rounds to drive growth, according to industry data. Instead of relying on venture capital, many startups expanded by acquiring or merging with other firms to scale operations, enter new markets, or strengthen product offerings. […]
Technology Alone Can’t Fix Nigeria’s Voting Crisis — INEC
Abuja — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned that technology, while critical to election integrity, cannot on its own resolve Nigeria’s growing voting crisis marked by declining voter turnout and persistent flaws in the voters’ register. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), gave the warning on Thursday in Abuja at the commission’s first […]
