With a big shift from its previous focus on business-to-business transactions, Paystack, a Nigerian fintech company owned by Stripe, has launched Zap, a consumer app designed for instant and secure bank transfers marking a grand entry into the consumer payments space. This was disclosed during a live stream on YouTube […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has called on public institutions and organisations to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly while prioritising human accountability, policy frameworks, and digital skills development. Speaking at the International Civil Service Conference 2026, held at the Eagles Square in […]
As Africa’s digital journey gains momentum, conversations surrounding Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), identity management, inclusion, and secure ecosystems have become essential to the continent’s sustainable development agenda. In alignment with this focus, Galaxy Backbone Limited sent a delegation led by its Managing Director/CEO, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, and the Executive Director […]
The Young Innovators of Nigeria (YIN) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to establish a strategic collaboration for the co-hosting and joint implementation of the Technology Ecosystem Dialogue (TED). The agreement, finalized today, marks a significant milestone in efforts to drive innovation, […]
African communities have long preserved the revered tradition of the Griot, the distinguished storyteller, historian, poet, musician, and custodian of cultural heritage whose role is to preserve history, entertain audiences, and pass down traditions through carefully memorized oral performances, often accompanied by the rhythmic resonance of drums. Today, that timeless […]
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 15.69 percent in April 2026, up from 15.38 percent recorded in March, according to the Consumer Price Index data released on Friday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). On a month-on-month basis, the headline inflation rate slowed to 2.13 percent from 4.18 percent […]
Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has called on the Federal Government to take strong economic measures against South African businesses operating in Nigeria following renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The former Governor of Edo State specifically advocated for the revocation of operating licences of MTN Nigeria […]
The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has underscored the central role of policy as an enabler of Nigeria’s digital transformation. Speaking during a panel session at the IoT West Africa Conference on the theme “The LagosAbuja Digital Corridor: Building Africa’s Next Data Centre and Cloud Hub”, the […]
In a significant move to bolster national security through digital innovation, the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Abuja Chapter, has proposed a strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, aimed at bridging the gap between Nigeria’s defense requirements and the country’s burgeoning technology ecosystem. The proposal was presented during a high-level […]
The Nigeria Computer Society, NCS, led by its President, Prof. Mohammed Sirajo Aliyu, FNCS, today paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Defence, Retired General Christopher Musa, OFR, at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters, Abuja. The NCS delegation included members of the National Executive Council and the leadership […]
Oakland, California – April 27, 2026 — One of the most anticipated legal battles in Silicon Valley history officially got underway today. Jury selection began in the federal courthouse in Oakland for the lawsuit filed by Elon Musk against OpenAI, its CEO Sam Altman, President Greg Brockman, and Microsoft. […]
