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CardForté Turns Five, Showcasing Impact on Domestic Payment Infrastructure

For Nigeria’s rapidly expanding financial sector, the true bottleneck to scaling has rarely been user acquisition; it has been the physical infrastructure of payments. On April 24, 2026, at the Lagos Polo Club in Ikoyi, CardForté Limited marked its 5th anniversary by gathering the titans of the Nigerian payments industry to address this reality. The […]

Telecom

East Africa to Launch Joint Comms Satellite

East African nations are moving to launch a jointly owned regional communication and broadcasting satellite to curb dependence on external systems and ensure digital sovereignty. The project aims to provide low-cost broadband and secure internet access for government services, says William Gitau, cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy in […]

Telecom

Court Order Ensures Access to Essential Airtime and Data Services for Millions Of Nigerians

The Federal High Court of Nigeria, Abuja Judicial Division, interim injunction on 24 April 2026 restraining MTN Nigeria Communications PLC and Airtel Networks Limited from suspending or interfering with Nairtime’s access to critical telecommunications platforms has helped to ensure access to essential airtime and data services for millions of Nigerians. The Order, issued in Suit […]

Fintech

Chika Nwosu, MD PalmPay Champions Embedded Finance as Key to Africa’s Digital Economy @ PAFON 3.0

Mr. Chika Nwosu, Managing Director, PalmPay delivered a compelling address on the transformative role of embedded finance in Africa, at the third edition of Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 3.0), held on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Lagos. Speaking on the theme “Embedded Finance in Africa: Powering Payments Where People Live, Work, and Trade”, Nwosu emphasized […]

News

Payaza Secures Dual Credit Rating Upgrades, Expands Footprints in Africa

Payaza Africa Limited, a leading payments infrastructure company in Africa, has strengthened its market position with two major rating milestones. While rating firm, DataPro upgraded Payaza from A to AA-, Intelligent Africa upgraded the fintech firm to an A- investment-grade credit rating. A statement by the company on Monday said the recognition, which marks its […]

Fintech

UK Govt Launches Creative Fund to Boost Local Production in Nigeria’s Creative Industries

The UK-Nigeria Technology Hub has launched its Creative Fund, a first‑phase grants initiative designed to address critical technical capacity gaps across Nigeria’s film, fashion, and music industries. The fund will support the development of local digital production capacity, encourage the adoption of modern creative technologies, and promote the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), to […]

Telecom

ipNX Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria’s Broadband Agenda

In a significant step towards advancing Nigeria’s transformation agenda in technology, an executive delegation from ipNX Nigeria Limited, a leading Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company, paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Idris Olorunnimbe. The visit was a solidarity engagement aimed at demonstrating support for the […]

News

BOI MD, Olasupo Olusi, Charts Tech-Driven Path to Growth for Nigeria

Dr. Olasupo Olusi, the Managing Director of the Bank of Industry (BOI), has challenged Nigeria to urgently convert its vast reservoir of talent into measurable productivity, declaring that the nation’s economic future depends less on potential and more on deliberate organisation of skills, technology, and capital. Delivering the 18th Convocation Lecture at Ladoke Akintola University […]

Telecom

Globacom Unveils Two New TVCs Showcasing the Future of Connectivity

Technology Company, ​Globacom has unveiled two vibrant television commercials, “Road Trip” and “Department of Imagination,” reinforcing the telecommunications giant’s dedication to providing seamless, reliable connectivity for every lifestyle. ​These engaging campaigns illustrate how Glo remains an essential partner in both our daily routines and our boldest future aspirations. ​​“Road Trip” captures a relatable family adventure […]

Tech

NITDA Launches Innovation Hub to Turn Corps Members into Digital Solution Providers

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched a dedicated innovation hub aimed at transforming National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from job seekers into technology‑driven entrepreneurs and solution providers, as Nigeria grapples with a rapidly expanding youth labour force. The innovation hub, known as the NITDA Innovation Space, was officially commissioned at the […]

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