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Canal+ Takes Full Control of MultiChoice, Changes Board

Video entertainment group MultiChoice has made some changes to its board as French media giant Canal+ officially takes control of the South African-founded company. The merging parties today announced that the mandatory takeover offer by Canal+ for the shares of MultiChoice Group it does not already own has become unconditional, with all necessary regulatory conditions […]

Business news

PenCom Redesigns Pension Plan, Targets Informal Sector

The National Pension Commission has announced new measures to expand pension coverage in Nigeria’s vast informal sector by leveraging super agents and financial technology platforms to simplify onboarding into the country’s rebranded Personal Pension Plan. The initiative was disclosed at the recent 2025 Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association of Insurance and Pension Editors, themed […]

General News

Takang, Ladid Lead Africa’s Digital Sovereignty Debate @ DACE 2025

How can Africa remain safe and powerful in a world being rapidly redefined by Artificial Intelligence? That pressing question will take centre stage at the 13th Digital Africa Conference & Exhibition (DACE), scheduled for October 28–29, 2025, in Abuja. The two-day gathering will be anchored by two powerhouse keynote speakers: Dr. Armstrong Takang on Day […]

News

How to Access Business Information Securely

A recent Kaspersky survey entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behaviour”, showed that professionals surveyed in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, use multiple devices for work: along with a computer, 54,8% of respondents also use a mobile phone, and 34,7% use a tablet as well. At the same time only […]

Business news

CBN Directs Banks to Announce CEO Three Months Before Exit of Outgoing One 

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a new directive mandating all Domestic Systemically Important Banks (DSIBs) to publicly announce the appointment of a new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) at least three months before the scheduled exit of the incumbent. In addition, banks are required to obtain regulatory approval for the successor’s appointment […]

Tech

Microsoft Seizes 340 Websites Linked to Nigerian-based Phishing Subscription Service

Microsoft said on Tuesday that it seized nearly 340 websites tied to a rapidly growing Nigerian-based service that allowed users to carry out phishing operations that stole at least 5,000 Microsoft user credentials. Microsoft obtained an order from the U.S. District Court in Manhattan earlier this month to seize domains associated with Raccoon0365, the subscription […]

Fintech

FintechNGR Engages Key Regulators, Lawmakers to Strengthen Fintech Regulatory Framework

The Fintech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR), the umbrella body of Financial Technology operators in the country recently had high-level engagements with top regulators and lawmakers, aimed at strengthening collaboration to boost growth of the sector. The delegation, led by Dr. Segun Aina, Chairman, Board of Trustees, FintechNGR, and President, Africa Fintech Network (AFN), included Dr. […]

News

African Leaders, AfDB Push for Governance Reforms, Regional Integration for Africa’s Transformation

African leaders, experts, the African Development Bank and development partners have called for urgent reforms to strengthen governance, deepen regional integration, and drive inclusive growth across the continent. Opening the Nigerian Economic Society’s (NES) 66th Annual Conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima stated that Nigeria’s youthful population — on average aged […]

Telecom

Airtel Nigeria Launches SmartConnect 5G ODU Router to Expand Broadband Access Nationwide

Airtel Nigeria has launched its SmartConnect 5G Outdoor Unit (ODU) Router, a new broadband solution designed to deliver affordable, reliable, and high-speed internet access to households and businesses across the country. The SmartConnect router, offered at an entry cost of ₦25,000, comes with a SIM card, free installation, and a complimentary 30-day unlimited data bundle […]

General News

Army Signals School Lauds Glo, Seeks Collaboration  

Telecommunications company, Globacom, has received accolades from the Commandant of the Nigerian Army School of Signals (NASS), Major General Kennedy Osemwegie, who recently paid a visit to the corporate headquarters of the network in Lagos. The Army general gave kudos to Globacom for its strong commitment to the growth and development of Nigeria saying Glo […]

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