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How mobile tech lifestyles reduce life expectancy to 55 in Nigeria
In today’s hyper-connected world, technology is not just a convenience, it’s a lifeline.

Visa, Microsoft drive agentic AI innovation to boost Nigeria’s Fintech talent
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 […]

Aminata emerges Visa’s Head West/Central Africa
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 […]

itel’s PowerAI tech eliminates sudden shutdowns, connection errors
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.

9PSB aims to redefine Nigeria’s digital payments with Bank9ja Merchant Collect
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.

Metrospeed, Chevron join forces to drive Lagos Metro Smart City
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.

Women and Career arms budding Start-ups with skills, tools to drive innovation in Ed-Tech sector
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.

Enterpreneurship: Ekeh says every successful businessman must have combined traits of Tinubu, Atiku, Obi
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.

Why Tsebo Rapid evolves into Tsebo Nigeria
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 […]

Juice Jacking: Why carrying own cable could save one from sudden cyber attacks
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 […]

The Big Picture: NBC, NIGCOMSAT re-enact DSO to deliver universal access, digital content to Nigerians
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.

EMOSIM kicks off mobile Virtual network revolution with e-SIM
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.

New board takes office as .ng Domains grow to 229,583 in 2024
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association, NiRA, has recorded unprecedented growth in 2024, with the total number of .ng domains under management reaching 212,890.

Tradift’s AI-powered tool eliminate digital barriers for SMEs, builds e-commerce stores in seconds
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.

Play Station 2, four other biggest-selling gaming consoles
From the first video game consoles of the 1970s to the Nintendo Switch 2 due out on Thursday, hundreds of millions have been sold to players eager to immerse themselves in their favourite franchises from “Assassin’s Creed” to “Zelda”.

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