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MTN Moves Closer to Full IHS Takeover

MTN Group has moved a step closer to taking full ownership of telecommunications tower operator IHS Towers, after shareholders of the infrastructure company approved the proposed acquisition at an extraordinary general meeting (EGM). The JSE-listed telecommunications group today announced that IHS shareholders voted in favour of the transaction by the required two-thirds majority at the […]

Business news

Access Holdings Deepens Sustainable Finance Impact, Expanding Green Assets to ₦92.14 Billion

Access Holdings Plc has published its Sustainability Report for the year ended 31 December 2025 on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, demonstrating how the Group is translating sustainability commitments into measurable business, environmental and social outcomes. The report shows a green asset portfolio of ₦92.14 billion, a 28.47 per cent reduction in operational greenhouse gas emissions […]

Telecom

Airtel Nigeria Unveils Hundreds of Retail Shops in Wide Expansion of Customer Touch Points

Telecommunications services provider Airtel Nigeria has further extended its national retail footprint with the rollout of 350 out of a planned 500 premium experience centres, which are designed to bring faster, more convenient service closer to millions of Nigerians. The new retail shops, officially unveiled at a symbolic launch at City Mall, Onikan, Lagos, mark […]

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NITDA Unveils National Sovereignty Cloud Regulatory Instruments to Secure Nigeria’s Digital Future

In a bold move to strengthen Nigeria’s digital sovereignty and the digital economy, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has formally unveiled the National Sovereignty Cloud Initiative (NSCI) Regulatory Instruments, thereby setting a new benchmark for the country’s digital future. The NSCI is a strategic programme of the federal government coordinated by NITDA. It […]

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NITDA Reaffirms Commitment to AI-driven Economy as INNOPOWER, ESBC Launch MSME AI Master Trainer Pprogramme

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to building an inclusive, innovation-driven artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem as stakeholders from government, industry and development organisations converged in Abuja for the official launch of the ECOWAS Small Business Coalition (ESBC)-INNOPOWER Free MSMEs AI Master Trainer Programme. Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, the director general of […]

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FG Issues Compliance Circular to MDAs on Data Protection and Responsible Data Governance

In order to promote public trust through data-driven governance, the Federal Government has issued a compliance circular to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government. The compliance directive is contained in Circular No. 59805/S.I/74, dated 27 July 2026, and signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, His Excellency Senator George […]

Telecom

FG Commences 90,000km Fibre Optic Rollout within Weeks

The Federal Government has announced that work will commence within weeks on a 90,000-kilometre fibre optic network expected to connect every state, local government area and ward in Nigeria, marking what officials describe as one of the country’s most ambitious digital infrastructure projects. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed this […]

Telecom

INTERPOL Report Shows AI Powers 55% of Cybercrimes in Africa Amid $484m Losses

INTERPOL’s African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026 revealed that Artificial intelligence accounts for 55 per cent of reported cybercrimes across Africa and making attacks faster, more sophisticated and increasingly difficult to detect. The report warns that the continent’s rapid digital transformation, marked by more than 1.1 billion mobile subscribers in 2025, is being matched by an […]

Business news

NRS Releases Guidelines on Virtual Assets Taxation

The Nigeria Revenue Service has issued comprehensive guidelines on the taxation of virtual assets, providing a regulatory framework for the taxation of cryptocurrency and other digital asset transactions in line with the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025, and the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025. The new guidelines are aimed at taxpayers, Virtual Asset Service Providers, Peer-to-Peer […]

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Africa Prudential Unveils Digital Growth Strategy

Africa Prudential Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable growth and digital transformation after posting another strong half-year financial performance, driven by robust growth in its core registrar business, technology-driven solutions and increased activity in Nigeria’s capital market. Speaking during the company’s H1 2026 Investor Call on Tuesday, the management outlined plans to deepen revenue […]

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