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 […]
By Prof Mike Ozekhome SAN, CON, OFR “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.” – Proverbs 22:29 I have known Barr Allen Onyema for an appreciable length of time and can confidently testify to his virtues of […]
Digital Society Nigeria, a national coalition of technology professionals, policymakers, and digital advocates, has extended heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday, praising his administration’s unwavering commitment to advancing Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. In a statement signed by the National Leader of Digital […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on industry stakeholders and members of the public to submit written contributions to its ongoing review of the National Telecommunications Policy 2000. According to the Commission, the move aligns with its statutory responsibilities under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, following the activation of […]
The Nigerian Information Technology ecosystem converged at the Muson Centre’s Agip Hall on Thursday to celebrate a rare double milestone: the 79th birthday of industry veteran Mr. Samuel Babatunde Amamchukwu (SBA) Ezichi, and the public presentation of his landmark twin volumes, “Here ‘IT’ Is: A History of Information Technology in […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Federative Republic of Brazil have agreed to collaborate on the execution of the World Orisha Congress (WOOCON), an initiative poised to become the largest global cultural convergence, bringing together practitioners, scholars, and cultural leaders from across the world. This was the fallout of […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched a specialised training programme aimed at empowering Nigerian women with cybersecurity skills and increasing their participation in the country’s growing digital security workforce. The training, tagged “Cyber for Women”, was organised by NITDA in collaboration with Women in Cybersecurity and held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in Abuja. Speaking at the event, NITDA’s Director […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has issued a stern warning to social media content creators across the country, urging them to respect citizens’ privacy rights when producing and sharing digital content. The caution follows growing concerns over the increasing trend of recording and publishing videos or images of unsuspecting […]
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has identified telecommunications, energy, and financial technology (fintech) as the sectors where Nigerian consumers experience the highest levels of exploitation. The disclosure was made during a press briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja by the Executive Vice Chairman, Tunji Bello, who […]
As part of the government’s commitment to strengthen online safety for children and digital literacy while safeguarding the welfare of young Nigerians has began public consultations on plans to introduce age restrictions on social media use. Announcing the initiative on Tuesday via his official X account, the Minister of […]
Nigeria’s telecommunications and broadcasting infrastructure faces imminent disruption as China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) has issued a 30-day ultimatum to suspend operations of the NigComSat-1R satellite over an outstanding debt of $11.44 million, a move that threatens military communications, television broadcasting, and internet services nationwide. In a letter addressed […]
