On a bustling morning in Kano, as traders called out prices and shoppers navigated narrow market paths, something different was unfolding. Amid the everyday rhythm of commerce, banners were raised, conversations sparked, and smartphones…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has acknowledged the quality of service (QoS) challenges currently affecting telecommunications subscribers in Abuja, assuring the public that urgent steps are being taken to restore service…
When it comes to giving a useful and thoughtful present, tablets are one of the safest choices. They sit comfortably between phones and laptops, less personal than a phone, but lighter and more fun than a laptop. They work well for…
Digital banks are attracting millions of new users in Nigeria by providing better services, simpler onboarding, and quick access to financial tools. Their model has made it easier to reach unbanked and underbanked Nigerians, especially in…
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, has announced its best-ever results in the MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise 2025 Evaluation. Sophos XDR detected 100% of adversary behaviours (sub-steps)1 across…
For years, applying for a passport in Zambia often meant waking up before dawn, travelling long distances, and standing in endless queues, sometimes only to be told to return another day. For citizens in remote communities, the journey…
Pathfinder International, a global health and development organisation with more than 65 years of experience across Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East, has released a new Action Plan for Nigeria that sets out priorities for improving…
Permutable AI, a UK-based AI research and data intelligence company, has unveiled the Live Market Insights Hub, a real-time narrative intelligence environment that demonstrates the company’s multi-LLM, source-traceable market analysis…
A young Nigerian student, Daniel Adeluyi, has placed Africa firmly on the global science map after his entry made the Popular Vote shortlist of the 2025 Breakthrough Junior Challenge, one of the world’s most prestigious science…
Border authorities worldwide are under growing pressure to manage rising passenger numbers while strengthening security. To meet this challenge, Angola has taken a proactive approach with the deployment of SITA’s Advance Passenger…
As climate shocks intensify across Africa and food systems grow increasingly vulnerable, a cross-section of development leaders, agricultural practitioners, researchers, policymakers and technology innovators convened at the Digital and…
The Naira strengthened on Friday, December 12, 2025, gaining ₦15.03 to close at ₦1,489.97/$ in the parallel market, an improvement from the previous day’s ₦1,505/$. Traders linked the slight rebound to reduced forex demand toward the…
Primero Transport Services Limited, operator of Lagos State’s pioneer Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, marked its 10th anniversary on Thursday, December 11, 2025, with a colourful celebration at its headquarters in Ikorodu. The event,…
The United Kingdom-Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF), launched in 2019, is the third programme in a longer 16-year legacy of infrastructure support from the UK Government to the Government of Nigeria. On Tuesday the 2nd of…
My most pleasant visit to Kenya occurred last week because it was the first visa-free visit. I am so happy that President Ruto gave unequivocal expression to a concern he had raised in a video I saw two years ago where he bemoaned why an…
A’isha Umar Mumuni, the chief digital officer of MTN Nigeria, has urged governments, investors, and stakeholders to prioritise policy, infrastructure, and investment reforms to ensure African creators can compete globally and profit from…
When Nigerians complain about the cost of flying, their frustration is not without reason. Behind every ticket a traveller purchases, whether to Lagos, Abuja, or Enugu, lies a hidden burden few passengers ever see; 18 different taxes and…
The seventh edition of the Art of Technology Lagos (AOT Lagos 7.0) convened key stakeholders across the tech ecosystem: policymakers, founders, investors, researchers, government representatives, venture capitalists, startups, and…
Clean-energy and carbon-finance company, FuelTree Limited, has officially launched to transform access to clean cooking, carbon markets, and green finance across the continent. Established as a special-purpose vehicle of SMEFUNDS, CSR-in…
CSR-in-Action Group, a sustainability advocacy organisation, convened policymakers, investors, private sector leaders and civil society actors at the 14th Sustainability in the Extractive Industries (SITEI) Conference, held virtually on…
Anambra State has reaffirmed its position as a national leader in digital innovation and governance by sweeping four major awards at the 13th Meeting of the National Council on Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (NCCIDE) held…
A marginal improvement of $100 million has been made since last reported in April 2025. Out of total blocked funds reported, 93% are trapped in Africa and Middle East (AME). IATA called on governments to lift all restrictions on currency…
The Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) has announced that it has attracted more than 24 billion dollars in investments into Nigeria, an achievement that underscores the strategic value of the nation’s free zones. The Authority also…
As the year winds down, many stores are offering some of their best laptop discounts. If you’ve been waiting to upgrade, this is a good time. Both premium and budget laptops get price cuts, and newer models arriving in stores also make…
BVN, NIN, and TIN are three important identification numbers every business owner in Nigeria must understand. Each one serves a different purpose in banking, identity verification, and taxation. BVN (Bank Verification Number) The BVN is an…
Irrelevance today doesn’t look like failure anymore, it looks like business as usual. Employees are still showing up, still delivering, still attending meetings. However, in a world where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a trend…
MTN Nigeria has launched its Unlimited Broadband Data plans powered by 5G technology in a move the tech giant states is designed to resolve major frustrations faced by Nigerian internet users, capped data volume limits, high costs, and…
A new study, conducted by pan-African organisation, Paradigm Initiative (PIN), warns of an alarming surge in the prevalence of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based violence, with 67 percent of respondents being victims of at least one or…