In a progressive movement to promote local manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports, the Federal Government of Nigeria has placed a ban on the importation of solar panels. This decision, announced by the Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, during the unveiling of the NEV T6 electric buses in […]
PalmPay, a leading digital payments platform with over 1.1 million agents and merchants, has partnered with Verve, a prominent payment card brand, and launched a debit card that enables seamless and secure transactions. During the 4th edition of Tech Unite Africa which was held in Lagos, Chika Nwosu, the Managing […]
The Computer Guild of Nigeria (CGN) has strongly condemned the recent suspension of Remita, an indigenous payment solution, from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) by the Federal Government (FG). This was contained in a press release issued by the President of the Guild, Wole Adedoyin, who described the decision as […]
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 […]
It was a night of glitz and celebration as renowned legal luminary and human rights activist, Prof. Mike Ozekhome, SAN, received the 2024 Midwest Herald “Defender of Democracy Award” at the prestigious Midwest Herald Achievers Award ceremony in Benin City, Edo State. The event, held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, […]
Galaxy Backbone (GBB), Nigeria’s premier digital infrastructure provider, has launched its 2025-2028 Integrated Digital Transformation Strategic (IDTS) Plan, aimed at accelerating the country’s transition to a fully integrated digital economy. The comprehensive strategy, developed in collaboration with key stakeholders, is anchored on five core pillars: • Resilient Digital Infrastructure: Strengthening […]
Former Senator Ayodele Arise has criticized the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) for diverting its focus from national identity registration to issuing multipurpose payment cards. Speaking on Tech TV, Arise, who chairs Card Technologies Limited, warned that the proposed card could create security risks, economic disruptions, and unnecessary complications. He […]
By Chief Mike A. A. Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR, LL.D INTRODUCTION In an era where democracy is supposed to reign supreme giving democracy dividends to beleaguered Nigerians, the nation has once again found itself at crossroads, a sober moment of reckoning where constitutional order is being tested in the most […]
AltSchool Africa, a global talent organization has partnered with Bybit to establish the Bybit Academy, offering 1,000 scholarships to African students, an initiative that aims to provide accessible, technology-focused education, equipping students with skills to thrive in a digital economy. Bybit’s COO and co-founder, Helen Liu, through a statement revealed […]
Oando Clean Energy Limited (OCEL) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a 1.2 gigawatt (GW) solar energy project in Nigeria. This was revealed by Oando through a press release where it further unveiled that the project is part of the $950 […]
