Tech
Fidelity Bank Fined N555.8 Million by National Data Protection Commission for Customer Data Breaches
The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has imposed a substantial fine of N555.8 million on Fidelity Bank for violations related to breaches of customer...
NERC Issues Mini-Grid and Captive Power Permits to Golden Penny, MTN, and Others
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has granted permits to several companies, including Golden Penny Power Limited, MTN Communications Nigeria Limited, and Havenhill Synergy,...
President Joe Biden Welcomes Kenyan President, William Ruto to the United States of America for a 3-Day Visit
President Joe Biden welcomes Kenyan President, William Ruto to the White House for a three-day State Visit.
President Biden, while highlighting the 60 years of...
Federal Government to Review Blockchain Policy
The federal government is set to review policies governing the implementation of the National Blockchain Policy as part of efforts to incorporate new emerging...
CBN Withdraws Controversial 0.5% Cybersecurity Levy Directive Amid Public Outcry
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially withdrawn its directive for banks to implement the controversial 0.5% Cybersecurity Levy on electronic transactions.
This decision...
NIMC: Nigerians to Pay for New General Multipurpose NIN Card
Nigerians will be required to pay for access to new general multipurpose NIN card through financial institutions.
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) which disclosed this...
Reps Urge CBN to Halt Implementation of Cybersecurity Levy
House of Representatives has moved in favour of a Motion to mandate the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to halt and modify the proposed...
Nigeria Will Become A Digital Economy Powerhouse Thanks To Our Youths, Says President Tinubu
On Monday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced that Nigeria is going to take advantage of its youthful population to become a global leader in...
ByteDance Denies TikTok Sale Speculations
Chinese tech juggernaut ByteDance announced that it has no intentions to sell TikTok in response to a new US rule that gave it a...
NITDA, NIMC Unveil Collaboration to Strengthen Digital Economy
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have announced a partnership focusing on national public key infrastructure and...
NIMC Highlights Need For 95 Million Nigerians To Register For NIN
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has disclosed that 95 million Nigerians need to enroll for the National Identification Number (NIN).
According to the Head...
CBN Withdraws Cellulant’s Mobile Money License, Company Exits Sector
African payments company, Cellulant, has recently made the strategic decision to exit the Nigerian mobile money sector. This move comes after the revocation of its...
Google AI Enhances Advertising Efficiency for Businesses in Africa
Businesses across Africa can now significantly improve the efficiency of their Google Search campaigns with the assistance of AI-generated suggestions and guidance. This innovative...
TikTok’s Add to Music App Feature Revolutionizes Music Discovery
After its 2023 launch, TikTok unveiled the groundbreaking “Add to Music App” feature, available to users in 163 countries worldwide, including 41 nations in...
