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9mobile rebrands to T2
“Now entering the “Transformation” phase, the brand is embracing a new name, T2… to lead in innovation, customer experience, and digital lifestyle enablement”
Lagos, Kaduna, Delta face telecom blackout as Labour blocks diesel access
“This action, reportedly stemming from allegations by IHS of diesel misappropriation against 2 member companies of NOGASA”
NCC leads industry leaders to Lagos for Critical National Infrastructure protection
Protection of telecom infrastructure in Nigeria has been a recurring discussion on the road to the country’s digital economy pursuit.
Multi-Plan gives N8m scholarships to three students in Lagos
Multi-Plan Pathway College, MPC, a premier Tech-based Sixth Form institution in Lagos, has awarded scholarships worth over N8 million to outstanding students from Lagoon School and Whitesands Schools.
Appcelerate: How Nigeria became world’s 6th largest App download market
Nigeria has climbed to the 6th position globally in mobile app downloads, following a staggering 320 percent growth over the past two years.
Nigeria leads four African start-ups to raise $640m in H1 2025
A new report by Africa: The Big Deal, a platform that tracks startup funding across the continent, has revealed that Nigeria’s financial technology, fintech, sector, alongside four other leading startups, dominated funding rounds in the first half of 2025.
Verve lures consumers to financial inclusion with GoodLife reward
By Juliet Umeh As part of its commitment to promoting financial inclusion in Nigeria, Verve, Nigeria’s payment card and digital token brand, has said its sixth edition of GoodLife Promo, will reward it’s customers across Nigeria. It said the promo is designed to reward loyal cardholders across the country with exclusive discounts, cashback offers, and […]
How virtual patients could change medicine in Nigeria and beyond – Nosa Aikodon
By Nwafor Sunday An interview with Nosa Aikodon, researcher with the EU-funded TARGET project, exploring how digital twin technology could help prevent strokes and personalise healthcare globally. “We now have the tools to predict problems before they happen. Digital twins could help us deliver smarter, fairer care, no matter where someone lives.” —AI Researcher Nosa […]
NITDA, JICA launch second IgniteHer Bootcamp to empower Nigerian women entrepreneurs
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, on Monday declared open the second cohort of the IgniteHer Bootcamp for Women Entrepreneurs, a flagship initiative aimed at empowering Nigerian women to actively participate in and benefit from the country’s growing digital economy. The programme, organised in […]
Equipping Nigeria’s youth for the demands of a digital world
By Nosa Aikodon The global workforce is undergoing a profound transformation. Automation, artificial intelligence, and the rapid expansion of remote work have redefined the skills and competencies needed to succeed in today’s economy. Across industries, employers are shifting their focus toward digital fluency, adaptability, and innovation. For developing nations with youthful populations, such as Nigeria. […]
How misuse of Cybercrime Act cost Nigeria N1.1trn in 7 yrs
Despite the existence of the Nigerian Cybercrimes (Prevention, Prohibition, etc.) and Amendment Act of 2024, Nigeria’s cyberspace has faced escalating challenges in recent years, with cyberattacks inflicting substantial financial losses on banks, telecommunications companies, and government institutions.
Tesla, Samsung seal $16.5b AI chip alliance
In a move poised to shape the future of artificial intelligence, AI, and electric vehicles, Tesla has entered into a $16.5 billion partnership with Samsung to produce advanced AI chips.
Metrospeed, Geoplex partner to deliver smart housing in Lagos
Plans for the rollout of several smart city projects in Lagos was further accelerated recently as Nigerian real estate firm, Metrospeed Property Development Limited, signed a partnership agreement with indigenous oil and gas servicing company, Geoplex Drillteq Limited.
Interswitch is CNBC’s Top Fintech Company in 2025
By Juliet Umeh African integrated payments and digital commerce company, Interswitch, has been named among the World’s Top Fintech Companies by CNBC and Statista. The Fintech firm was recognised for its global impact and resilience in a year of heightened scrutiny across the industry. Published on CNBC’s global platform, the list spans payments, lending, insurtech, […]
Video streaming spikes, raises data consumption to over 1 million terabytes in May ’25
Nigerians consumed a record-breaking 1.04 million terabytes of data in May 2025, marking the highest monthly usage since the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC began tracking this metric in 2023.

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