By UBONGABASI LINUS Akwa Ibom Deepens Human Capital Development Through Digital Skills Investment State Government Unveils Technology Programme to Prepare Youths for Global Economy AKWA Ibom State has taken another step towards expanding digital inclusion and youth employment with the launch of the ARISE Tech Talent Accelerator Programme, a statewide initiative designed to prepare thousands of […]
Telcos Throw Weight Behind CBN’s Local Data Hosting Directive for Financial Institutions Industry Supports Push for Data Sovereignty THE Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has endorsed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s directive requiring banks, fintech firms and other payment service providers to host payment transaction data generated within the country on local […]
Expert Advocates Greater AI Adoption in Nigeria ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) is increasingly emerging as a critical tool in addressing modern security challenges and accelerating socio-economic development, according to technology expert and cyber safety advocate, Ms. Tinuola Popoola. Speaking in Abuja, Popoola described AI as one of the most transformative technologies of the digital age, capable […]
New Report Highlights Nigeria’s AI Confidence NIGERIA has emerged as the most optimistic nation regarding artificial intelligence, according to a new international study that measures public attitudes toward emerging technologies. The Digital 2026 Mid-Year Global Update Report found that 77 per cent of Nigerian internet users expressed excitement about AI, giving the country the highest […]
Digital Banking Boom Masks Growing Access Crisis NIGERIA’S transition toward a digital financial ecosystem is accelerating, but beneath the impressive growth in electronic transactions lies a widening accessibility gap affecting millions of citizens. Across emerging suburban settlements, rural communities and urban fringes, residents increasingly depend on Point-of-Sale (POS) agents as traditional banking infrastructure struggles to […]
A decade of explosive growth in internet usage has transformed Nigeria into one of Africa’s fastest-growing digital markets, but mounting pressure on infrastructure is raising concerns about the country’s ability to sustain the momentum. A Digital Transformation Measured in Terabytes NIGERIA’S digital economy is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with data consumption reaching levels that would […]
AI Positioned to Expand Financial Access EXPERTS have said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) possesses the capacity to significantly improve access to finance through faster, smarter and more personalised credit assessment systems. They made the submission during the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Techpreneur Summit themed, “Innovate to Capital,” held in Lagos, where stakeholders examined the […]
The Hidden Cost of Nigeria’s Spam Call Epidemic WHAT was once viewed as an occasional nuisance has evolved into a significant challenge for Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. A new global monitoring report ranking Nigeria as Africa’s most spammed country and eighth worldwide has intensified concerns among technology experts, regulators and business leaders who fear the trend […]
Nigeria’s Telecom Sector Maintains Growth Momentum NIGERIA’S telecommunications industry continued its upward trajectory in March 2026, with active mobile subscriptions rising to 185.7 million as network operators intensified investments in infrastructure and digital connectivity. Industry analysts say the sustained growth reflects increasing consumer demand for voice and data services, alongside continuous efforts by operators to […]
A New Vision for Nigeria’s Financial Future THE Central Bank of Nigeria has unveiled one of its most ambitious financial reform agendas in recent years, targeting a near-complete transformation of how Nigerians conduct financial transactions. Through the Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028, the apex bank is seeking to create a digital-first economy where financial services […]