Nigeria’s growing dependence on digital systems for governance and finance is coming under fresh pressure, as cybercriminals intensify attacks on government agencies and financial institutions, raising fears over the safety of sensitive election data and national infrastructure. Recent reports indicate…
African fintech company Kredete has entered a strategic partnership with Visa Africa in a move that signals a major shift in how cross-border payments could work for millions of Africans at home and abroad. The collaboration, which builds on Kredete’s…
At first glance, it looked like a normal half-marathon morning in Beijing. Thousands of human runners stretching, coaches shouting instructions, and cameras rolling across the start line. But mixed into the crowd was something that would have sounded like science…
Tensions around internet access and national security in Iran have taken a fresh turn after authorities arrested two foreign nationals linked to the importation of satellite internet equipment. The development, reported on April 19, 2026, reflects the country’s growing clampdown…
In a swift response to growing anxiety among students and parents across Nigeria, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund has firmly stated that its student loan scheme remains fully operational, dismissing widespread claims of a shutdown as false and misleading. The…
Nigeria’s higher education sector is being urged to rethink its priorities as universities confront a rapidly changing global economy where skills, innovation and enterprise now carry more weight than paper qualifications. This renewed call came from leadership at Babcock University,…
Public school teachers across the Federal Capital Territory have announced the commencement of an indefinite strike, raising fresh concerns about disruptions to learning in Abuja. The industrial action, declared by the Nigeria Union of Teachers, is set to affect thousands…
In a move that is expected to reshape access to computer-based examinations in Kogi West, Senator Sunday Karimi has committed about N1 billion towards the establishment of four additional Computer-Based Test centres across the district. The intervention, which is already…
The University of Lagos is steadily repositioning itself at the centre of Africa’s innovation future, with the launch of the University Innovation Pods known as UNIPOD marking a defining moment in Nigeria’s journey towards building a globally competitive tech ecosystem.…
Nigeria’s economic story is tightly linked to how efficiently its revenue agencies perform, and few institutions sit at the centre of that conversation as much as the Nigeria Customs Service. As the country continues to battle revenue leakages, smuggling, under-declaration,…
Nigeria’s capital market is entering a defining phase as digital assets continue to gain traction, but industry leaders are warning that innovation must not outpace regulation. At the centre of this conversation is the Nigerian Exchange Group, whose chairman has…
The legal standoff between global cryptocurrency exchange Binance and Nigeria’s apex bank has reached another critical point, as the Central Bank of Nigeria formally closed its testimony in a high-profile case that continues to shape the country’s stance on digital…
Nigeria’s journey towards a modern, efficient and globally competitive energy sector has taken a decisive turn, as the National Information Technology Development Agency teams up with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to accelerate technology-driven reforms across the industry. The…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the first batch of results for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, offering early insight into the performance of candidates across the country and setting the tone for what is expected to…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has confirmed plans to reschedule candidates affected by technical disruptions during the ongoing 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, offering reassurance to thousands of anxious students and parents across Nigeria. The decision comes amid reports…