Paystack, a leading Nigerian payments technology company owned by Stripe, has suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following public allegations of sexual misconduct with a subordinate. The allegations first emerged on social media on November 12, 2025, triggering widespread online criticism and public outrage. In response to […]
Dr. Bayero Agabi hosted the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, in a fireside chat at Digital Nigeria 2025. The session, which focused on data sovereignty, formed part of the main event and attracted the largest audience, serving as both the opening segment and the […]
Airtel Nigeria has unveiled a new Smartphone Financing Programme aimed at accelerating 4G adoption and expanding digital inclusion across the country. The initiative enables eligible Airtel subscribers to acquire new 4G smartphones through flexible, convenient instalment payments instead of full upfront costs. The programme will begin with the Itel A50, […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for a second five-year term, extending his leadership of the agency until 2031. Marwa was first appointed in January 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, after […]
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has called on Nigerian youth to take the lead in driving Africa’s digital transformation, describing them as the nation’s greatest asset for sustainable development and global competitiveness. Speaking at the opening of the Digital Nigeria International […]
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), the umbrella body for all Information Technology associations and professionals in Nigeria, has endorsed the proposed National Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill No 11219 of 2025 following an open hearing before the Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on Information and Communication […]
Following his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate, Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe has officially assumed the role of Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). His appointment, announced in August 2025 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marks a strategic step in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, innovation, and […]
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), following a thorough screening by its Committee on Communications. During Tuesday’s plenary session, the Senate adopted the committee’s report and also approved the appointments of the following as Commissioners […]
Phase3 Telecom, West Africa’s leading independent fibre-optic infrastructure and connectivity provider, has announced the celebration of its 22nd anniversary, marking more than two decades of driving digital transformation, expanding network access, and enabling seamless connectivity across the continent. Since its establishment in 2003, Phase3 has played a pivotal role in […]
The Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, is proud to celebrate a landmark anniversary: 70 years of women in policing. This celebration honors seven decades of courage, resilience, and dedicated service since the first cohort of policewomen joined the Force […]
