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Platform Petroleum unveils ICT Hub to power digital future in Rivers

Platform Petroleum Limited has commissioned the O.B. Lulu-Briggs ICT Centre for Digital Innovations in Obonoma, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, in a landmark move to expand access to digital infrastructure and empower youths in the Niger Delta. The facility, inaugurated on April 8, 2026, by John Onaiyekan, is equipped with over 280 networked […]

Tech

Nigeria Faces 480,000 Data Protection Personnel Gap

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has said the country faces a significant gap of 480,000 Data Protection Officers (DPOs) in spite of notable progress recorded in the last three years. The National Commissioner of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, said this during the opening of a one-week training for the second cohort of DPOs Training […]

News

Firm Reveals Over a Million Banking Accounts Compromised as Financial Threats Move to Credential Theft

More than one million online banking accounts were compromised by infostealers last year, as financial cyberthreats shifted toward credential theft and data reuse. Attackers are moving away from traditional PC banking malware and increasingly relying on social engineering and dark web marketplaces, while mobile financial malware continues to grow. Detailed information on current financial cyberthreat […]

Telecom

Qualcomm Unveils Startup Selection for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2026

Qualcomm Incorporated has announced the selection of 10 startups for its fourth year of the Qualcomm® Make in Africa Mentorship Program. This initiative is part of the Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform, which supports the development of Africa’s deep-technology ecosystem. It provides mentorship and training programs, with a focus on advanced connectivity and processing technologies such […]

Tech

Nigeria Seeks Stronger Digital Sovereignty, National Software Infrastructure

Nigeria is intensifying efforts to strengthen its national software infrastructure and digital governance framework as part of a broader push to secure data sovereignty and build local technological capacity. The initiative is focused on developing high-standard regulatory policies that will enhance digital integration while ensuring that critical national systems remain under domestic control. During an […]

Business news

Quest Merchant Bank Unveils New Brand Identity, Signalling Next Phase of Strategic Growth

Quest Merchant Bank Limited has unveiled its new brand identity, marking a significant step in the Bank’s ongoing evolution following its recent name change. The refreshed identity reflects the Bank’s strategic direction as it deepens its role as a trusted partner to institutions and investors, providing insight-driven financial solutions and a disciplined approach to supporting […]

News

WATRA Positions West Africa’s $216bn Digital Economy for Growth

The West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing a secure, inclusive, and resilient digital ecosystem in West Africa following the successful conclusion of its 4th Working Groups Meeting in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso—at a time when the region’s digital economy is expanding rapidly and reshaping growth prospects. The meeting, hosted by […]

General News

IHS Nigeria Renovates, Upgrade Facilities at the National Museum Lagos

IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Holding Limited (“IHS Towers”) group, one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count, has partnered with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments to renovate and upgrade facilities at the National Museum, Lagos. Commissioned by the Honorable Minister […]

Telecom

Digital Realty, IXPN Expand Peering Network with New Internet Exchange Point of Presence in Nigeria

Digital Realty, the world’s largest cloud and carrier-neutral data center platform, has announced the activation of a new internet exchange point of presence (PoP) for the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) at its newly commissioned data center in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. This development marks a significant milestone in strengthening Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and elevating West […]

Fintech

Reputation: The Real Currency Powering Fintechs

In the fast-evolving fintech ecosystem, capital is no longer the only currency that determines success. Increasingly, reputation has emerged as a powerful, if intangible, asset that can accelerate growth, attract investment, and secure customer loyalty, or conversely, trigger rapid decline when mismanaged. In a sector built on trust, speed, and innovation, reputation is not just […]

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