Blog

Tech

NITDA DG Urges Africa to Become Creators, Not Just Users of Technology

Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, the Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has called on African nations to transition from being mere consumers of technology to becoming creators and exporters of digital solutions. Represented by Dr. Aristotle Onumo, Director of Stakeholders Management and Partnerships at NITDA, Inuwa delivered this message during his keynote address […]

Tech

Firm Highlights Biometric and Signature Risks as Phishing evolves with AI and Stealth

Kaspersky detected and blocked over 142 million phishing link clicks in Q2 2025, a 3.3% increase globally and a 25.7% increase in Africa from Q1. Currently, phishing is going through a shift driven by sophisticated AI-powered deception techniques and innovative evasion methods. Cybercriminals are exploiting deepfakes, voice cloning and trusted platforms like Telegram and Google […]

Telecom

NIGCOMSAT, Kenyan Space Agency Partner to Boost Africa’s Space Technology

The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd and the Kenyan Space Agency (KSA) have begun talks to deepen collaboration in space technology, signalling a significant step toward advancing Africa’s presence in the global space industry. This was disclosed during a courtesy visit by the Director General of KSA, Brigadier (Rtd.) Hillary Kipkosgey, to NIGCOMSAT’s Ground Control […]

News

PayPal Plans $100M Investment in MEA

PayPal, a global online payments platform, has committed to investing $100 million in the Middle East and Africa over the next few years, focusing on start-ups while also making minority investments and acquisitions through its venture capital arm, PayPal Ventures. The move comes after the company launched its first regional hub in Dubai in April, […]

Tech

NITDA DG Urges Construction Industry to Embrace Digital Technologies

In a bold call for change, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has urged Nigeria’s construction industry to move from blueprints to bytes by embracing digital technologies that can transform project delivery, boost productivity, and position the sector at the forefront of innovation. Delivering a keynote presentation […]

Business news

Shareholders Endorse Providus–Unity Banks Business Combination

Rising from a court-ordered Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Friday, the shareholders and Boards of Directors of Providus Bank and Unity Bank have given their resounding approval to proceed with the business combination of the two financial institutions. The nod to go ahead by the boards and shareholders of the two institutions signifies a moment […]

Telecom

IHS Nigeria Reiterates its Commitment to Nigeria’s Sustainable Development

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 today published its 2023 and 2024 Impact Report. The report highlights IHS Nigeria’s continued commitment to helping foster a more sustainable and prosperous future […]

Telecom

IFC Provides Local Currency Support to Access Bank to Expand SME Lending

To help address financing gaps, strengthen private sector growth, and promote inclusive economic development in Sierra Leone, IFC announced a partnership with Access Bank (Sierra Leone) Ltd (ABSL) to increase access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country, particularly those owned and led by women. Under the partnership, IFC will provide […]

General News

Glo Renews Sponsorship of Ofala, Affirms Plan to Take Festival to Global Stage

Nigeria’s biggest telecommunications supporter of culture, Globacom, has announced the sponsorship of this year’s edition of Ofala Festival, which is holding in Onitsha, Anambra State, in October, 2025. The annual Ofala festival is a customary obligation performed by His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha. The celebrations, held over a two-day period, […]

Business news

Microsoft Merges Business-focused AI App Stores

Microsoft has combined the separate marketplaces for its artificial intelligence tools aimed at businesses into one offering, it said on Thursday. It previously offered tools for software developers, who use its Azure cloud computing service, on one marketplace and applications and so-called “agents” – AI tools designed to carry out tasks on behalf of human […]

About Us

ICTBusinessWeek is an online technology and business publication of BUZWEEK Communications Ltd.

Email Us: info@ictbusinessweek.ng

ICT Business Week  @2025. All Rights Reserved.