Nigeria’s financial system is entering a defining moment as the Central Bank of Nigeria rolls out a sweeping regulatory shift that places technology at the centre of anti-money laundering compliance. What used to be a largely manual, paperwork-driven process is…
OpenAI has disclosed a security issue tied to a third-party developer tool used in its ecosystem, saying it has taken immediate steps to strengthen its systems while stressing that there is no evidence that user data, internal systems, or intellectual…
Nigeria’s recurring building collapse incidents are once again under scrutiny, as an Australia-based engineer has raised concerns that weak regulatory enforcement remains a major driver of the crisis. The warning comes amid growing anxiety over public safety, rapid urban development,…
Nigeria’s ongoing fuel market reforms have come under renewed scrutiny after the World Bank clarified its recent recommendation on petrol imports, stressing that its position is not a call to abandon local refining but rather a push for a gradual,…
Nigeria’s economic direction has taken a fresh turn as the federal government rolls out sweeping tariff reductions targeting key consumer and industrial goods, a move many analysts say could reshape prices, trade flows, and domestic production incentives in the months…
Nigeria has taken another step in its climate action journey as the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, NESREA, unveiled a carbon capture initiative aimed at strengthening environmental safety and accelerating the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy. The…
United Bank for Africa has continued to deepen its investment in youth development across the continent, positioning its Graduate Management Acceleration Programme as a major pathway for young Africans to transition from academic life into structured careers within the financial…
Global social media giant TikTok is deepening its European footprint with plans to construct a second €1 billion data centre in Finland, a move that reflects both growing regulatory scrutiny and the company’s push to localise user data within Europe.…
Nigeria’s fiscal direction is undergoing a significant shift as global economic disruptions continue to influence domestic policy decisions, with the Federal Government signalling a more responsive and data-led strategy to manage uncertainty and sustain growth. Speaking amid growing concerns over…
Nigeria’s telecoms regulator has taken a decisive step to address one of the most persistent frustrations among mobile users: poor network service. Beginning this April, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will enforce a new directive requiring telecom operators to compensate…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has commenced a high-level meeting aimed at addressing growing concerns around child protection across the region, as lawmakers gather in Freetown to deliberate on urgent and long-standing challenges affecting vulnerable children.…
The Federal Government has announced the launch of the 2026 Build-A-Thon Holiday Camp, a hands-on digital learning initiative designed to equip Nigerian students with practical technology skills and prepare them for the future of work. The programme reflects a growing…
In a significant move to strengthen Nigeria’s evolving digital economy, the Kwara State Government has trained 50 teachers in digital entrepreneurship, a development that signals a growing shift towards technology-driven education in public classrooms. The initiative, reported on April 7,…
In a show of Nigeria’s young engineering prowess, 30 standout innovation teams have been chosen to advance into the regional rounds of the Nigerian Engineering Olympiad (NEO). This development marks a defining moment in a national programme designed to link…
Minna, Niger State’s bustling capital, now buzzes with conversations about apps, digital skills training, and new opportunities in the tech world. What once felt like distant talk about technology has become part of everyday life for many residents. This shift…
