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 […]
‎ In an age where most GenZ students are faced with all manner of distractions occasioned by a plethora of social media platforms, peer pressure and social vices, young adults have been advised to be self disciplined and and more goals- oriented to avoid the pitfalls of academic misadventure. This […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially unveiled a detailed schedule for the 2027 general elections, marking a key step toward enhanced electoral planning, stakeholder mobilization, and process transparency. According to the timetable, the Presidential and National Assembly elections will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2027, while Governorship […]
The Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has officially declared that all Federal Ministries and key government offices have transitioned to a fully digital, paperless operational model. The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, announced the milestone during a press […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive requiring all licensees that have implemented shareholding changes exceeding 10% without prior regulatory approval to regularize these infractions within a 45-day grace period. In a notice published on its official website, the Commission stated that the directive is issued under its […]
United States military forces, under the direction of President Donald Trump, carried out a series of airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists in northwestern Nigeria on Christmas Day. The operation was conducted in coordination with Nigerian authorities, according to U.S. Africa Command. President Trump announced the strikes in a post […]
The Federal Government has introduced a mandatory vehicle recycling fee set to take effect in 2026, marking a significant step toward formalizing the nation’s automotive recycling sector and promoting sustainable vehicle management practices. The policy was announced by the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) as part of a […]
‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ The ancient city of Kano buzzed with excitement on Saturday as cyclists and sports lovers from across the country converged for Cycling Kano 2025, a historic first for competitive cycling in Northern Nigeria. Isa Momoh, a professional cyclist from Kaduna State, emerged winner of the […]
As Presented by the President, Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) “Safeguarding Digital Sovereignty in the Age of Global Cooperation: Nigeria’s Data Privacy Imperatives in the Context of the FIRS–France MoU” Executive Summary On 10 December 2025, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with France’s tax […]
Renowned entrepreneur, technologist, and philanthropist, Mr. Tim Akano, has been honored with Distinguished Alumnus Awards from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and Baptist Day School, Oluponna. The awards, both conferred in November 2025, recognize his lifelong contributions to education, mentorship, technology, and community development. An OAU graduate of the Class of […]
A new foundation named in honor of the late Professor Gabriel Olalere Ajayi, pioneer Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has been established to bolster Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. The Professor Gabriel Olalere Ajayi Foundation was formally launched in Lagos alongside a memorial lecture celebrating his legacy. […]
