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Olusi, BoI MD Harps on the Media as Nigeria’s Biggest Development Partner

Dr. Olasupo Olusi, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Industry, has described the media as Nigeria’s most important development partner, noting that effective communication remains critical to national growth and institutional impact. Speaking during an interactive session with media partners in Lagos, Olusi said journalists play a central role in shaping development outcomes […]

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NITDA Partners IDCA on Execution-Driven National Digital Infrastructure Initiative

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the International Data Center Authority (IDCA) have signed a strategic partnership to jointly work together with other ecosystem players both local and international for a large-scale national digital infrastructure programme aimed at transforming Nigeria into a fully integrated digital economy ecosystem. […]

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Google Opens Hustle Academy 2026 Registration

Google has opened registration for the 2026 Hustle Academy programme, as the tech giant looks to help bridge Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap and equip entrepreneurs and students with practical digital skills. From this week, small business owners, entrepreneurs and students in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria can register for free access to the […]

Business news

Ecobank Group Announces $3b Trade Finance Commitment to Boost Intra African Trade

Ecobank Group, a pan-African banking group yesterday announced a landmark $3 billion trade finance commitment over the next 3 years to accelerate intra-African global trade. The announcement was made during the Africa-Forward Summit in Nairobi, within the framework of the bank’s active engagement in the Africa-France Impact Coalition (AFIC) led under the patronage of H.E. […]

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NIMC Boosts NIN Registration with WhatsApp, Live Chat Support Channels

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has introduced two new digital customer support channels aimed at improving accessibility, responsiveness, and service delivery for Nigerians and legal residents seeking assistance with National Identification Number (NIN) related enquiries. NIMC in a statement, Tuesday, by its Head, Corporate Communications Unit, Dr Kayode Adegoke, noted that as part of […]

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National Assembly to Review National Data Protection Act

Sen. Afolabi Salisu, the Chairman, Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security, has said efforts were ongoing to review the National Data Protection Act (2023) to meet emerging threats associated with technological advancement. Salisu disclosed this on Tuesday at the opening of a three-day workshop, on Data Protection Awareness Promotion organised for the Joint National […]

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PalmPay, LASUBEB Partner to Turn Academic Excellence into Opportunity for Lagos Students

PalmPay Group has announced a strategic partnership with Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) to recognise and reward high-performing students in selected public schools across Lagos, as a broader commitment to supporting ambition and expanding opportunities for young Nigerians. Nigeria continues to face a significant out-of-school children challenge. According to UNICEF, 18.3 million school […]

Tech

Firm Shares Insights into Ransomware Trends and Tactics @ International Anti-Ransomware Day-2026

On International Anti-Ransomware Day, May 12, Kaspersky shares a report with an overview of ransomware trends that marked 2025 and insights into what the threat landscape holds in 2026. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in 2025 Latin America had the highest share of organisations with ransomware attacks detected (8.13%), followed by the Asia-Pacific region (7.89%), […]

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NITDA Emphasises Digital Infrastructure as Catalyst for Startup Investment, Growth

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed that a strong and reliable digital infrastructure is fundamental to attracting investment, boosting competitiveness, and achieving sustainable growth within Nigeria’s startup ecosystem. This position was underscored at the Africa Fintech Foundry Ecosystem Roundtable 7.0, a virtual engagement themed “The Capital Reset: What Technologies Are Still Fundable […]

Fintech

PAFON 3.0: Agency Banking Holds Key to Reaching Millions of Unbanked Nigerians

Dr. Obioha Oti, the National President of the Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN), has described agency banking as Nigeria’s most critical last-mile channel for achieving meaningful financial inclusion, stressing that millions of Nigerians, particularly in rural and underserved communities, remain financially excluded despite notable progress in the sector. Speaking at […]

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