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Tech

NITDA Reaffirms Policy as Key Driver of Nigeria’s Digital Future

The Director‑General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has underscored the central role of policy as an enabler of Nigeria’s digital transformation. Speaking during a panel session at the IoT West Africa Conference on the theme “The Lagos‑Abuja Digital Corridor: Building Africa’s Next Data Centre and Cloud Hub”, the NITDA boss who was […]

News

NITDA, CAC Activate Cybersecurity Measures Amid System Concerns

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have initiated coordinated measures to strengthen cybersecurity following recent concerns affecting aspects of CAC’s digital systems. Both agencies said they have activated response and assurance mechanisms in line with national cybersecurity frameworks to safeguard critical infrastructure and maintain service integrity. NITDA reiterated […]

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Firm Reveals Over a Million Banking Accounts Compromised as Financial Threats Move to Credential Theft

More than one million online banking accounts were compromised by infostealers last year, as financial cyberthreats shifted toward credential theft and data reuse. Attackers are moving away from traditional PC banking malware and increasingly relying on social engineering and dark web marketplaces, while mobile financial malware continues to grow. Detailed information on current financial cyberthreat […]

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Nigeria Cyberattacks: Stronger Collaboration as a Panacea  

A series of recent cybersecurity incidents affecting financial institutions, government-linked platforms, and fintech operators is beginning to reveal a pattern that can no longer be ignored. What may have initially appeared as isolated breaches is now raising deeper concerns about a broader and possibly coordinated threat landscape targeting the country. At the heart of this […]

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World Backup Day: Research Reveals 84% of Users Store Sensitive Data Digitally

Ahead of World Backup Day, Kaspersky reveals the most popular ways to store important data and gives practical advice on how to keep it safe. Global research shows that zoomers and millennials keep nearly everything electronically, while almost one‑in‑three respondents over 55 y. o. still prefer good old‑fashioned paper. Where do we store what matters? […]

Telecom

FG Unveils Digital Economy Research Fund Scheme

The Federal Government has unveiled a N12bn Digital Economy Research Fund aimed at strengthening evidence-based policymaking and supporting Nigeria’s long-term digital transformation agenda. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, disclosed this in a statement issued over the weekend, announcing the launch of an expression of interest for the National Digital Economy […]

Telecom

Mobile Money Transactions Accounted for $2 trillion in 2025

More than $2 trillion flowed through mobile money wallets globally in 2025, found the State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2026, prepared by the GSMA Mobile Money programme. This is an important threshold and exemplifies the exponential growth in transaction values the industry has experienced in recent years. It took 20 years to […]

Telecom

Airtel Africa, Starlink Mobile Data and Messaging Testing Take off in Kenya

Airtel Africa and SpaceX have commenced the successful testing of data and messaging services with Starlink Mobile in Kenya, in a significant step towards bringing satellite-to-mobile connectivity to millions of people across Airtel Africa’s 14 markets. The testing was done in “no connectivity” areas – locations where terrestrial mobile networks did not have a signal. […]

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 […]

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