For many years, many of Nigeria’s rich cultural festivals have survived largely through oral tradition, local participation and seasonal celebration.

By Prince Osuagwu In a country where thousands of brilliant technology ideas die quietly in classrooms and hostels for lack of support, Guaranty Trust Holding Company and its fintech subsidiary HabariPay may have stumbled on something far bigger than a student coding contest. At the Squad Hackathon 3.0 finale, what emerged was not just another […]

By Prince OsuagwuNigeria’s data centre market is already valued at nearly $300 million, with analysts projecting explosive expansion over the next five years. Yet beneath the impressive numbers lies an uncomfortable truth: much of the country’s digital future still runs on infrastructure sitting thousands of kilometres away.For every AI request processed abroad, experts say Nigeria […]

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, yesterday, said the courts can no longer remain detached from technology developments

For regulators, fintech integration may also solve one of the industry’s oldest headaches: transparency. Real-time transaction monitoring, automated reporting systems

Analysts say the conversation is timely particularly as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data analytics reshape enterprise operations globally

By Juliet Umeh In a move aimed at addressing persistent challenges around access to mobile connectivity and digital services in Nigeria, Vitel Wireless has partnered with leading fintech platforms, Opay and Moniepoint, to simplify how millions of Nigerians purchase airtime and data directly from their bank accounts or mobile walletsThis collaboration, according to Vitel Wireless’ […]

Nigeria’s increasing exposure to spam and fraudulent calls is reflecting a deeper trust crisis in mobile communication, as users struggle to distinguish between legitimate calls and potential scams, a new report has shown. According to Truecaller’s 2025 Spam and Fraud Insights report released in early 2026, Nigeria recorded the highest level of spam calls in […]

…Introduces Naira, US Dollar virtual, physical cards for seamless cross-border transactions Mastercard and BMONI, an AI-powered financial platform focused on simplifying access to money, have announced a collaboration to introduce a new generation of virtual and physical payment cards designed to enable seamless local and global transactions for consumers in Nigeria. Powered by Mastercard’s global […]

By Juliet Umeh A digital parking management platform developed by Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, is showing how pivotal technology has been in revolutionising critical sectors in Nigeria. The product, a Ticket Vending Platform (TVP), is a comprehensive digital solution designed to transform ticketing, streamline operations, and enhance service […]

Elon Musk has launched a tirade against French judicial authorities currently investigating possible abuses on his X social network.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to invest at least $55 billion to build a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Texas, according to a public notice Wednesday, producing chips for artificial intelligence, robotics and data centers in space.

Nigeria’s digital economy is growing fast, but cyber attacks are also increasing, and security is not improving quickly enough to match it.

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.

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.