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Gartner Predicts Surge in AI-powered Public Services

At least 80% of governments will deploy artificial intelligence (AI) agents to automate routine decision-making, enhancing efficiency and service delivery by 2028. This is according to market research firm Gartner, which highlights a growing shift toward digital governance, where AI-powered systems will increasingly handle repetitive administrative tasks, such as processing applications, managing public records and […]

Tech

Kaspersky Discovers Infostealers Mimicking Claude Code, OpenClaw and Other AI Developer Tools

In March 2026, Kaspersky Threat Research has identified a new malicious campaign targeted at developers looking for installation instructions for Claude Code, a development agent created by Anthropic. When searching for “Claude Code download”, sponsored advertisements appear at the top of the search results. One of these ads redirects users to a malicious webpage that […]

Business news

Jumia Reaffirms Commitment to Consumer Trust on World Consumer Rights Day

As the global community commemorates World Consumer Rights Day, Jumia Nigeria joined industry leaders, regulators, and consumer advocates at the Lagos Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, for a high-level panel session hosted by the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Speaking during the session, Peters Afebuame, Group Head of Content and Production […]

Business news

Hundreds of New UK, Nigeria Jobs to be Created as Companies Confirm Millions in Investment

Hundreds of new jobs are set to be created as Nigerian banks, fintech innovators and creative industry businesses scale up their operations in Britain. The move will see millions invested, reinforcing the UK’s position as a leading global business hub, backed by world‑class talent, strong access to capital, and a stable regulatory environment – while […]

General News

NITDA DG Appraised the Role of Teachers as Key to Nigeria’s Digital Transformation

Kashifu Inuwa, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has emphasised the critical role teachers play in driving Nigeria’s digital transformation, noting that classrooms will be central to shaping the country’s technology-driven future. Inuwa made the remark during a stakeholders’ dialogue organised by the Development of Educational Action Network Initiative (DEAN) in […]

News

Firm Warns of Malware Aiming to Steal Data from Individuals, Organizations in Nigeria

According to Kaspersky telemetry, in 2025, spyware and password stealers attacks showed the biggest year-over-year growth in Nigeria among different analysed malware types. Spyware, which is a type of malicious software installed on users’ devices to collect their data, grew in the number of attacks by 28% compared with the previous year. Password stealers, designed […]

Business news

CBN Relaxes Dormant Account Rules with Removal of Affidavit Requirement

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has removed the requirement for customers to present affidavits when reactivating dormant bank accounts, a move aimed at simplifying the process of reclaiming inactive funds while maintaining safeguards against fraud. In a circular issued to banks and other financial institutions, the apex bank said the decision followed representations from […]

Fintech

PalmPay Commits to Gender Balance in Fintech Space @ Purple Woman 3.0

PalmPay Nigeria has expressed commitment to increasing women’s participation in the financial technology sector through its Purple Women initiative, as the company hosted the third edition of its Global Women’s Masterclass designed to equip young women with digital and professional skills. Speaking at the event, Chika Nwosu, managing director of PalmPay Nigeria, said the initiative […]

Tech

Kaspersky Uncovers a New Android Malware Campaign Disguised as Starlink Application

Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered a new Android malware campaign in which cybercriminals distributed the BeatBanker Trojan under the guise of the Starlink application for Android. Threat actors primarily target users from Brazil; nevertheless, Kaspersky experts don’t rule out that users from other countries may also face this threat. The Trojan […]

News

Easybuy Sales Talent Program to Empower 10,000 Nigerians to Become Millionaires

Easybuy, Africa’s leading smartphone and electronics financing provider and a pioneer in the continent’s Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) sector, has announced plans to recruit up to 10,000 new business developers across Nigeria in a bold expansion move expected to accelerate job creation and deepen financial inclusion. Operating through thousands of partner stores in Nigeria, […]

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