In a development for Nigeria’s digital financial services, thirteen commercial banks have fully settled their outstanding debts for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data, USSD, services owed to Mobile Network Operators, MNOs, paving the way for a new, streamlined billing structure.

In today’s hyper-connected world, technology is not just a convenience, it’s a lifeline.

By Prince Osuagwu Digital payments, Visa, in collaboration with Microsoft, hosted a Microsoft AI Skills Week Hackathon in Lagos, Nigeria as part of their shared commitment to build practical AI capabilities within the financial services sector through compliance and innovation. The programme, which ran from May 26 to 30, brought together over 70 developers, as […]

By Juliet Umeh Visa has appointed Aminata Kane as Senior Vice President, and Head of Western and Central Africa. Based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Aminata will lead Visa’s newly established sub-regional team, covering 23 markets across four key offices in Abidjan, Accra, Kinshasa, and Lagos from September 4. Kane is a recognized leader in digital […]

To combat issues like sudden shutdowns and connection errors, smart technology brand, itel, has introduced PowerAI. This proprietary fast-charging technology is now integrated across its new line of power banks and chargers, including the CableFlow 3A Pro L63N charging cable.

To revolutionize the digital payment experience for merchants, fintechs, and customers across Nigeria, payment service bank, 9 Payment Service Bank, 9PSB, has launched its innovative Bank9ja Merchant Collect product.

 In a major boost to Nigeria’s real estate and smart infrastructure sector, Metrospeed Property Development Limited has signed a landmark partnership with Chevron Employees Multipurpose Cooperative Society (CEMCS) to fast-track the development of the highly anticipated Metro Smart City project in Lagos.

Using technology to improve knowledge and education in Nigeria has been a major priority of every administration. But the challenges that hinder its growth and effectiveness are enormous.

Tech entrepreneur and Chairman Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has declared that succeeding as an entrepreneur in Nigeria requires the combined strength and unique traits of three of Nigeria’s most prominent political figures, President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi.

By Prince Osuagwu Frontline facilities management company, Tsebo Rapid, has officially rebranded into Tsebo Nigeria with a promise of delivering exceptional, locally rooted, and globally aligned services across Nigeria’s fast-evolving business landscape. Managing Director of Tsebo Nigeria, Mr. Oliyide Oluwashina, while unveiling the new brand emphasized that the rebrand is more than a change in […]

By Juliet Umeh What seems like a harmless act like charging your phone or laptop in a public place could open the door to a silent but dangerous cyberattack known as juice jacking. According to cybersecurity analyst and tech advisor Akin Ibitoye, simply plugging your phone into a public USB charging station could allow hackers […]

In an effort to expand digital access and bridge the information divide, the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, and the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, NIGCOMSAT, have unveiled “The Big Picture”, a transformative reinvention of Nigeria’s Digital Switchover, DSO, project.

A Nigerian technology company, EmoSIM, has kicked off a mobile virtual network revolution in the country, launching an electronic SIM, e-SIM product which makes the traditional roaming method of network interconnection look outdated.

The Nigeria Internet Registration Association, NiRA, has recorded unprecedented growth in 2024, with the total number of .ng domains under management reaching 212,890.

In a move to eliminate the digital barriers facing African small business owners, Nigerian SaaS platform, Tradift has launched an AI-powered feature that allows users to create fully personalized e-commerce stores in seconds only by describing what they want.