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NITDA, HORSA Empower Lawmakers’ Spouses with Digital Skills

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the House of Representatives Spouses Association (HORSA), organised a specialised two‑day digital literacy and capacity‑building workshop for the spouses of members of the House of Representatives. The initiative, themed “Empowering Women for a Digital Future: Leadership, Wellbeing, and Opportunity,” is designed to equip spouses of […]

Telecom

NCC Mulls Sanction on Road Contractors Destroying Metro Fibre of Telcos

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is considering imposing sanction on any road contractor that destroys telecommunications metro fibre across the country. Idris Olorunnimbe, chairman, Board of Commissioners, NCC, stated this at congratulatory visit to the Chairman by members of Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) in Lagos yesterday. According to him, “I think what […]

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Nigeria, South Africa Drive Stablecoin Spending in Africa

Africa has emerged as the global frontrunner in stablecoin adoption, with Nigeria and South Africa leading the charge with the fastest adoption rate, as transactions surge across the continent. This is according to the Stablecoin Utility Report, compiled by YouGov on behalf of fintech firm BVNK. The study, conducted in partnership with Coinbase and Artemis, […]

Business news

KPMG Outlook Reveals Financial Services CEOs Double down on AI, Resilience and Growth in 2026

Financial services leaders across Africa are entering 2026 with renewed confidence, placing artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, regulatory resilience and strategic growth at the centre of their transformation agendas. This is according to insights from KPMG’s 2025 Global CEO Outlook, with a focus on the Banking and Capital Markets, and Insurance sectors. Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, […]

Telecom

Terra Moves to Expand in African Drone Sector, Secures $22m Funding

Olugbenga Agboola, Flutterwave CEO has joined a $22 million funding extension for Nigerian defensetech start-up Terra Industries as Africa’s fast-growing drone and security technology sector begins to attract capital far beyond traditional venture circles. The round was led by Lux Capital, with participation from Agboola through Resilience17 Capital and returning investors including 8VC and Nova […]

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First Trustees Advocates Stronger Frameworks in Advancing Structured Islamic Inheritance Practices

First Trustees Limited, a subsidiary of First HoldCo Plc., and a leading provider of trust solutions to individuals, corporates, and government institutions, partners with The Metropolitan Law Firm and Al-Ameen Trustees to host the 8th Annual Islamic Estate Planning Clinic in Abuja, bringing together leading Islamic legal, financial, and policy experts. With the theme “From […]

Telecom

IHS Towers Board Approves MTN’s Takeover Deal

The board of IHS Towers has accepted an offer of $8.50 a share in a transaction that would see MTN Group increasing its shareholding to 100%, the mobile operator announced today. The potential transaction is subject to various approvals and the delisting of IHS from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Earlier this month, the […]

Business news

NDPC Commences Investigation of Temu for Alleged Violation of Data Protection Act

Dr Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner/CEO, NDPC has ordered an immediate investigation of the data processing activities of Temu which may be in violation of the NDP Act. The investigation of Temu according to Babatunde Bamigboye Esq. Head, Legal, Enforcement & Regulations, NDPC, was triggered by concerns around online surveillance through personal data processing, accountability, data […]

Telecom

African Leaders Highlights Africa’s AI Ambitions

African leaders used the AU Summit in Addis Ababa over the weekend to sharpen the continent’s technology agenda, with Ethiopia positioning artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure and connectivity as pillars of Africa’s economic future. Opening the 39th African Union Summit, Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed outlined an ambitious vision to place Africa at the forefront […]

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