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Canal+ Partners Samsung to Pre-Load DStv Stream on New Samsung TVs In Nigeria, Other African Countries

Following an expanded partnership between CANAL+ and Samsung Electronics, the DStv Stream app will now be pre-installed on new Samsung Smart TVs sold in Nigeria and 17 other African countries. The agreement covers English and Portuguese-speaking African markets, including Nigeria, Kenya, Angola, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. It marks the first pre-installation rollout […]

Business news

NAICOM exits African Alliance after 18 Months Management Spill

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has handed over the management of African Alliance Insurance Plc to a newly constituted board nominated by shareholders. ‎The move ends a regulatory intervention that rescued the troubled insurer from the brink of collapse. The development marks a major milestone in the insurance industry’s efforts to strengthen policyholders’ protection and […]

News

TikTok Unveils Nigeria Commerce Lab

TikTok and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have launched the digital Commerce Lab in Lagos to equip Nigerian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with practical digital skills for growth in an increasingly online economy. The initiative, unveiled on Thursday, focuses on training entrepreneurs in digital marketing, content creation, audience engagement, online sales, artificial intelligence […]

Tech

Mobile Technologies Boost Africa’s Economy by $240B in 2025, Enters a New Phase of Digital Transformation

Mobile technologies and services contributed $240 billion to Africa’s economy in 2025, equivalent to 7.8% of GDP, according to the GSMA’s Mobile Economy Africa 2026 report. The sector also supported approximately 13 million jobs and generated $45 billion in public revenues, underlining the growing role of mobile connectivity in powering economic growth, innovation and digital […]

Telecom

Airtel Africa Foundation Completes Year One Scholarship Disbursement for 100 Tech Scholars in Nigeria

The Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has completed the disbursement of first year funding to the first cohort of 100 beneficiaries under its flagship Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship Programme. The initiative, which was launched to support high-performing but financially disadvantaged 100-level students studying technology-related courses in public universities, covers tuition, accommodation, stipends, and other […]

Fintech

The Case for a Holistic AI-Led Approach to Cybersecurity in the Fintech Ecosystem

As digital financial services continue to grow globally, cyber threats are becoming more advanced, more automated, and more financially damaging. In Nigeria, where digital payments are becoming a part of everyday life, these threats pose significant risks to both consumers and financial institutions. Industry reports continue to show that account takeover remains one of the […]

Business news

CBN Orders Banks, Fintechs to Host Payment Data Locally

The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed banks, fintech firms, and other payment service providers to store payment transaction data generated within the country on local servers from January 1, 2027, as part of new measures to strengthen oversight of the fast-growing digital payments ecosystem. The directive was contained in a circular issued by the […]

News

NITDA Urges Stakeholders to Harness Innovation, AI for Digital Future

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to leveraging innovation, digital skills, and emerging technologies to accelerate Nigeria’s transition into a globally competitive digital economy. This commitment was reaffirmed at the Port Harcourt Tech Expo 2026, held at the EUI Centre, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where NITDA participated as […]

General News

NITDA, DAWN Commission Partner to Boost Digital Literacy, Innovation Across Southwest

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating digital literacy, innovation development, and economic growth across Southwest Nigeria. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja, NITDA Director General, Kashifu […]

Business news

UK, Nigeria Launch £15 million Growth Programme to Accelerate Economic Transformation

The UK Minister for Africa and International Development, Baroness Jenny Chapman, has concluded a two-day visit to Nigeria, during which she announced a new £15 million Growth Programme, deepened cooperation on digital transformation and health, and visited communities benefiting directly from UK investment on the ground. The visit, spanning Abuja and Kaduna, underscored the breadth […]

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