Weak passwords, fake links biggest threats to journalists — Expert warns
By Juliet Umeh The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism, WSCIJ, has identified weak passwords, phishing links and poor digital security habits as some of the biggest threats facing investigative journalists, warning that a single security lapse could expose confidential sources, compromise sensitive investigations and damage newsroom credibility. The warning was issued during the Civic […]
Cybercrime surge hits Nigeria’s digital economy as losses hit N12bn annually
Nigeria’s digital economy is growing fast, but cyber attacks are also increasing, and security is not improving quickly enough to match it.
Digital commerce accelerates shift to pre-owned goods in Nigeria
Digital marketplaces and rising economic pressures are speeding up Nigeria’s shift toward a tech-driven second-hand goods market, where online platforms are changing how people buy, sell, and access affordable products.
Stakeholders highlight co-location as key solution to Africa’s digital infrastructure challenges
Key stakeholders in Africa’s digital infrastructure ecosystem have identified co-location services as a critical solution to the continent’s persistent challenges, including energy constraints, infrastructure gaps, and investment risks.
NITDA, Galaxy Backbone move to fix startup failure with local cloud, cost relief
In a direct response to rising startup failures driven by high infrastructure costs, data insecurity and foreign exchange instability, the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, has partnered with Galaxy Backbone Limited, GBB, to introduce a subsidised sovereign cloud framework for early-stage tech ventures.
Meta expands AI-powered age assurance measures to protect teens online
Meta has announced new advancements in its age assurance technology as part of efforts to create safer, age-appropriate experiences for young users across its platforms.
Creative skills AI technology benefitted in March 2026
Nigeria has a long history as a major creative hub in Africa and its influence is visible globally.
The nation is famed for its creative culture from a critically acclaimed Afrobeats scene to the global success of Nollywood blockbusters.
Keeping African data on African soil
70% of data generated in Africa is residual in foreign countries with most of strategic organisations hosting their data outside the continent.
4 Nigerian tech Startups lead 10 others from Africa to 10th Google for Startups Accelerator
Africa’s venture ecosystem showed remarkable resilience in 2025, raising $3.9 billion in capital funding.
This is mostly because the continent’s tech founders are actively solving fundamental infrastructural challenges, bridging gaps in financial inclusion, healthcare, and supply chains with complex AI.
The Gathering: How MTN support led to floating Live It 100 campaign @National stadium Lagos
A youth-driven community and cultural movement called The Gathering experimented with a 100 continuous hours of culture, creativity, and community engagement at the National Stadium, Surulere, in a pilot phase that attracted the sponsorship of MTN Nigeria.
NDPC: 4,000 weekly cyberattacks push data localisation, stricter compliance
Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy is facing a mounting cybersecurity crisis, with over 4,000 cyberattacks recorded weekly—prompting urgent calls for stronger data protection, local data storage, and stricter regulatory compliance.
