The Federal Government has intensified efforts to curb rising cyber threats with plans to establish a National Cybersecurity Coordination Council to protect Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, who disclosed the initiative in Abuja on Wednesday, noted that it is part of a broader strategy to strengthen collaboration, …
Nigeria had been ranked among Africa’s top 10 countries on digital rights, but has dropped five places, weakening its position, according to the 2025 Londa Report released at the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF26) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The report places South Africa as the leading country on digital rights for the second consecutive …
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday launched its inaugural Regulator/Fintech Clinic to close regulatory gaps. The initiative is aimed at improving engagement with Nigeria’s fast-growing financial technology (fintech) sector and strengthening regulatory oversight. It is designed to align innovation with regulatory compliance while ensuring stronger investor protection across the country’s digital finance ecosystem. …
The Nigerian government has called on citizens to share their views on possible age limits and other measures to protect children on social media platforms. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, announced the initiative on Tuesday. He called on parents, educators, young people and digital professionals to participate in a public …
MultiChoice has announced plans to shut down its streaming platform. Showmax after eleven years of operation. It revealed the decision in an email sent to subscribers on Thursday, hinting that the service is to be discontinued following a strategic review. “We’re writing to inform you of an important update regarding Showmax,” the streaming platform said …
Nigeria government has won a final international arbitration against European Dynamics UK Ltd, with a tribunal dismissing claims totalling more than $6.2 million arising from a dispute over a national e-procurement project. The aide to the President on Communication and Publicity, Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Kamarudeen Ogundele, …
The Federal government has said it will undertake a comprehensive review of MTN Group’s $6.2 billion acquisition of IHS Holding Limited. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, 'Bosun Tijani, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. He noted that the assessment would be conducted in collaboration with relevant regulatory authorities to determine its …
Nigeria processed close to 11 billion electronic payment transactions in 2024, more than double the 5 billion transactions recorded in 2022, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The apex bank disclosed this in its report titled 'Shaping the Future of Fintech in Nigeria: Innovation, Inclusion and Integrity', released on Monday. The report shows …
DataPro, a leading Data Protection Compliance Organisation (DPCO) in Nigeria, has projected that 2026 will be a defining year in the country’s data protection evolution. The organisation made this projection in a statement issued on Wednesday to announce its upcoming week-long programme themed ‘Privacy in the Age of Emerging Technologies: Trust, Ethics, and Innovation’. According …
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that it will begin implementing a new consumer refund framework on March 1, 2026. It said this is aimed at resolving delays in refunds for failed airtime and data transactions. It made this known in a statement released on Thursday, January 8. According to NCC, the policy was …
