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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced its intention to pursue civil, administrative, or criminal sanctions against individuals and…

In the world of political communication, where a single image can shape public perception and define legacy, one man has…

In a world where tech ecosystems often leave young African girls behind, 17-year-old Camille Ananyi is changing the narrative. Through…

In a continent grappling with food insecurity, rising youth unemployment, and an urgent need for sustainable farming practices, Nigerian entrepreneur…

Nigeria is moving to modernize its livestock farming sector through a newly announced public-private partnership with Origin Tech Group, an…

The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has announced plans to commence local production of insulin and HIV drugs…

Nigeria’s path to economic redemption now lies squarely on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s (PBAT) shoulders, according to a searing public…

As commuters move across Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge, a powerful network keeps phone calls clear, internet speeds steady, and mobile…

Data breaches worldwide surged by 34% in the second quarter of 2025, jumping from 70 million to 94 million compromised…

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced an overhaul of its permit system for expatriates, declaring that, effective August 1,…

Nigerian electric mobility startup MAX has unveiled West Africa’s first solar-powered battery swap station, a milestone the company says will…

Telecom giant MTN Nigeria has announced plans to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) technology in a bid to safeguard its fibre…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reactivated and strengthened its Form A portal, now allowing Nigerian students to pay…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed DCG Olumode Adeyemi as the new Controller General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS),…

The food delivery industry is transforming how urban Africans eat. Across the country, consumers are turning to mobile apps and…

Habeeb Ajijola is a product, growth, and marketing professional with over 12 years of experience helping businesses build, launch, and…

Techverse Africa has announced the launch of its first official venture, Yummeals, a foodtech platform built around a network of…

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has distanced itself from an identity data fraud scheme allegedly involving more than 12,000…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund, a new loan programme that offers up…

In the bustling tech corridors of Lagos, Nigeria, where digital transformation is often a tale of fintech startups and blockchain…

Nigeria’s Interior Ministry is set to host a comprehensive media masterclass aimed at retooling Public Relations Officers (PROs) and media…

In a world racing toward digital dominance, one Nigerian company is proving that tech education should start well before university…

The Federal Government will on Monday, July 28, 2025, launch Nigeria’s Diaspora BRIDGE platform, a digital hub designed to connect…

Temidayo Ojo, the newly appointed Jumia Nigeria CEO, has ruled out any plans for job cuts. Instead, he has set…

Engr. (Dr.) Abisoye Coker-Odusote is leading a transformation at the heart of Nigeria’s digital identity revolution as the Director General…

Temilola Giwa, a former Paystack Product Lead, has raised over $130,000 through Kickstarter for her ankle-based fitness tracker startup, Tru…

Dr. Aliyu Mohammad, CEO of Sarkin Mota Autos, is rewriting the rules of automobile marketing in Nigeria. Emerging on social…

In a visit that underscores the expanding frontiers of global innovation and cultural diplomacy, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan,…

Have you ever stared at a photo you wanted to fix but didn’t know where to start? Maybe the lighting…

Nigerian experts have raised concerns over the surge in fraudulent influencer marketing, where fake followers and artificially inflated engagement are…

While much of Africa’s tech narrative remains dominated by mobile banking and crypto experiments, one founder is quietly reshaping the…

Nigerian tech talent training firm INGRYD Academy has secured a groundbreaking five-year partnership with ISACA, the global IT governance association,…

Nigerian stock market has experienced its most impressive gains under any civilian government since 1999, with the Nigerian Exchange All-Share…

The CAC’s AI registration portal has come under scrutiny after the Corporate Affairs Commission claimed it processed 11,000 company applications…

Nigeria’s digital ID system accelerates as the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that over 122 million Nigerians have…

Nigeria-Egypt trade relations are entering a renewed phase of strategic cooperation as both nations push to achieve the Developing-8 (D-8)…

When Lanre Issa-Onilu was appointed as the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in October 2023, it marked a…

Nigerian voice technology startup Intron is reengineering the future of voice AI by focusing on a long-ignored challenge in global…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is set to launch a centralised job portal by 2026 to help Nigerian student…

Efforts to streamline the Nigeria-UK trade ties are gaining renewed urgency, as London authorities commit to addressing regulatory hurdles impeding…

Nigeria’s telecom operators have raised alarm over an escalating wave of vandalism and theft targeting critical infrastructure across the country.…

Nigerian startup Afri Invoice has emerged with an innovative platform designed to solve long-standing issues in invoicing, compliance, and payment…

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched a new digital portal for the application and processing of the Combined Expatriate…

Contrary to recent statements by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), telecommunications operators have said that SIM services such as…

TikTok has revealed it removed more than 3.6 million videos uploaded by Nigerian users between January and March 2025 for…

In a country where open defecation is widespread and access to basic healthcare services often lies out of reach for…

Saint Joseph Ovensehi’s latest venture, Ovensehi Technologies, is betting big on Africa’s growing demand for affordable, locally tailored technology. The…

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has died in London at the age of 82, according to a statement released Sunday…

Imagine startups replacing state capitals in Nigeria. From Flutterwave in Lagos to RiceAfrika in Kebbi, and NEICCOB in conflict-scarred Borno, a…

The CBN is set to begin accepting applications for its newly launched Knowledge Acceleration Programme (KAP) Thematic Workshops on Tuesday,…

Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, hailed over 3,000 young innovators at the NextGen Innovation Challenge…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to launch a Cybercrime Response Academy aimed at rehabilitating convicted…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has rolled out a new regulatory framework requiring companies that send bulk international SMS, also…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has criticised the United States over its decision to issue new visa restrictions for Nigerian…

Following the success of its inaugural cohort, the RevUp Women Initiative has launched a Nigeria edition aimed at empowering 150…

Nigeria has officially ended its dual passport regime, unifying all passport issuances under the Enhanced Passport system. The announcement was…

The Federal Housing Ministry is evaluating locally built construction machines that may slash costs and streamline affordable housing sparking interest…

AfriGO, Nigeria’s first domestic card scheme launched in 2023 by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in collaboration with the…

On Monday, July 7, 2025, the name Rasidi Ladoja shot to the top of Nigeria’s search engine trends, becoming one…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated the Board of Directors of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC Ltd).…

The Ogun State Government, in collaboration with the Bosun Tijani Foundation, has unveiled a six-month Gen AI Fellowship Programme for…

Telecom operators, 9mobile and MTN, have announced that their National Roaming deal, approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), will…

As digital economy expands, so too do the risks that come with hyper-connectivity. Cybersecurity firms in Nigeria are not only…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a $40 million initiative, named the Blueprint ICT Development (Blueprint-ICT-Dev) Project, to transform…

With its $235 million Dabengwa Sifiso Data Centre, MTN is betting on cloud infrastructure to keep Nigerian startups competitive and…

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has launched a pilot artificial intelligence (AI)-powered company registration portal designed to simplify the registration…

In a boost to Nigeria’s travel-tech ecosystem, Esosa, an AI-powered travel arrangements company headquartered in Ikeja, Lagos, has been named…

The 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Programme, an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has…

Long viewed as a quiet regulatory body operating behind the scenes, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has recently emerged as…

Coscharis Technologies Limited, founded in 1993 as the ICT arm of the diversified Coscharis Group, is rapidly transforming from a…

The National Biosafety Agency has announced its plans to integrate advanced digital tools such as QR codes, blockchain technology, and…

When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Nuhu Ribadu as Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA) in June 2023, many saw the…

In Nigeria’s fast-moving digital economy, many fintech startups chase scale through transactions. But Cardtonic, originally known for gift card trading,…

The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has launched a new payment infrastructure called the National Payment Stack (NPS). The unveiling,…

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has formalised an agreement with a Japanese…

When Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen assumed the role of Managing Director/CEO of NIGCOMSAT Ltd in August 2023, she brought a challenge…

From unicorns to underdogs, here’s why the Nigeria Tech Market needs more than capital to lead the tech narrative. When…

Freelancing in Africa is undergoing a revolution. Platforms like Upwork, Behance, and Fiverr have opened doors to a global client…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a new partnership with the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) and other stakeholders…

This is one of our stories in the People Spotlight Series (PSS) of distinguished personalities across the globe that are…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Investonaire Academy to train 100,000 young…

Over the past decade, Africa’s tech startup ecosystem has witnessed a surge in investments, with Kola Aina emerging as one…

Co-working spaces in Nigeria are more than just shared offices, they are redefining how professionals work and connect. From Lagos…

Global healthtech startup, PBR Life Sciences has announced its plans to connect cutting-edge pharmaceutical innovation with strategic investment opportunities to…

Fast-growing Nigerian-founded edtech startup, Lingawa, formerly known as Topset, is a digital language academy that offers users access to various…

Bibliophiles, who may have read about the exploits of legendary King Arthur of Britain, will remember his round table, where…

As online dating gains popularity in Nigeria, Tramatch International Ltd, has reinstated its commitment to user safety and trust by…

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, certain trailblazers emerge, reshaping industries and inspiring generations to come.  Juliet Ehimuan, a remarkable…

Greenbles, a Lagos-based agtech startup, has launched an electronic service portal as it looks to push its mission of leveraging…

Kemi Badenoch, a prominent figure, has been at the center of attention in Nigeria over the past few days. Her…

Godwin Ehigiamusoe has a Ph.D. in Policy and Development Studies; he wrote his dissertation on microfinance policy instruments and financial inclusion.…

The Africans may have lesser buying power but overall size of buyers is high enough to sustain industries. Afro-India trade…

Nigerian property management consultant, Frank Okosun, has said the office market is seeing a steady recovery after a seeming collapse…

Quite a number of Nigerians have jumped on the recent investment plan announced by Coca-Cola in Nigeria. The multinational company…

A Nigerian X (Twitter) user, identified as Ridwan Adelaja, has knocked Transsion-owned electronic gadget subsidy, Oraimo, over a subpar power…

A young Nigerian lady, simply identified as Damilola, has evoked emotions when she donned an attire belonging to her late…

A Lagos-based tech for agriculture startup, Greenbles Agtech, has announced a new partnership deal with Honda Manufacturing (Nig.) Limited (HMN)…

Nigerian documentary photographer and content creator, Taofeek Ibrahim, has announced receiving a payment of $67 from Twitter.  The news was…

Finding a lover doesn’t have to be difficult. With the advent of technology, it can be lot easier and seamless.…

Nigeria’s energy sector is experiencing significant growth, thanks to the efforts of companies like Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNGL), which is…