By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE Users Fear Fresh Airtime Lending Disruption as WASPAN Challenges FCCPC Rules MILLIONS of Nigerians who depend on airtime and data lending services are expressing concern over the possibility of another disruption as a legal dispute between the Wireless Application Service Providers Association of Nigeria (WASPAN) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection […]
Governor says technology-driven platform will modernise outdoor advertising administration, eliminate manual collection and strengthen revenue generation across the state. Delta Moves to Digitise Outdoor Advertising DELTA State has launched a Centralised Smart Advertising Management Platform (CSAMP), a technology-driven solution aimed at modernising the administration of outdoor advertising, improving regulatory compliance and plugging long-standing revenue leakages. […]
Fraud Declines, But the Threat Evolves NIGERIA’S digital payments ecosystem is becoming more secure on paper, yet increasingly dangerous in practice, as cybercriminals adopt advanced technologies and more sophisticated strategies to steal from bank customers. Although electronic payment fraud losses dropped sharply in 2025, experts caution that criminals are becoming more organised, targeting fewer victims […]
Authorities and cybersecurity experts urge Nigerians to exercise caution as fraudulent digital work platforms evolve into one of the country’s fastest-growing financial crimes. Fraudsters Adopt More Sophisticated Tactics NIGERIA’S cybercrime landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation as organised task-based fraud schemes increasingly replace the individual internet scams that once dominated the country’s online crime ecosystem. […]
Executive order establishes a voluntary framework for developers of frontier AI systems to work with federal agencies on security assessments before deployment. PRESIDENT Donald Trump has signed a new executive order establishing a voluntary framework for the U.S. government to review some of the country’s most advanced artificial intelligence models before they are released to […]
Social Media’s New Economic Reality NIGERIA’S digital economy is witnessing a profound transformation as social media increasingly becomes a source of employment, entrepreneurship and financial opportunity for millions of young people. Among the fastest-growing platforms is TikTok Live, where creators receive virtual gifts from viewers that can be converted into cash, creating an entirely new […]
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 […]