From the start of November 2025, users of ChatGPT in Nigeria will see their bills rise. The developer, OpenAI, has announced that a 7.5 per cent value-added tax (VAT) will now be applied for paid services in Nigeria in compliance…
Nigeria has at long last entered the global AI conversation with its draft national strategy, signalling a desire to shift from being passive users of technology to becoming innovators, regulators and creators. But while this is a welcome step, the…
In a noteworthy technological stride, Abuja-based IT firm SoftSmart Enterprise Solutions has officially launched a system designed to boost transparency and trust in Nigeria’s electoral process. The company says its solution delivers real-time result collation, powered by a blend of…
Across Africa, the buzz around artificial intelligence (AI) often centres on the machines, the hardware and the “cool tech”. But a growing chorus of experts say that what really matters isn’t the chips and servers — it’s the people. As…
In a year marked by rapid digital adoption across the country, Nigerian students, freelancers, entrepreneurs and corporate workers alike are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence. In 2025, the challenge is no longer whether to use AI, but which AI tools…
This coming Saturday, 1 November 2025, the vibrant city of Lagos will once again become the stage for ideas and conversation as the annual gathering of TEDxLagos marks a major milestone: its 10th anniversary. Under the theme “Woven Together”, this…
In a major stride for Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem and informal-sector entrepreneurship, the Lagos-based payment platform Moniepoint Inc has unveiled “M”, acclaimed as the country’s first artificial-intelligence-powered chatbot dedicated exclusively to demystifying and supporting the informal economy. The launch comes amid…
In a significant stride for Nigeria’s logistics and fintech sectors, the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has officially launched a new automated payment system in collaboration with Paystack, signalling the country’s commitment to modernising its postal infrastructure and payment processes. The…
A fresh and ambitious entrant has arrived on the Nigerian telecom scene: Vitel Wireless. On October 31 2025, the company officially announced the launch of its mobile services in Nigeria, signalling what industry watchers are calling a potential turning point…
Nigeria finds itself at the cusp of a transformative leap in digital infrastructure, as major global and domestic players double down on investment in the country’s burgeoning data-centre sector. Valued at roughly US $287 million (about ₦430 billion) in 2023,…
In a significant high-level engagement in Abuja, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, appealed to the governors of Nigeria’s 36 states to speed up and deepen efforts toward a tech-driven, inclusive growth agenda.…
With the theme “Strengthening Nigeria’s Domestic Business Development: Leveraging Local Content Principles for Sustainable Economic Growth”, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), speaking through its veterans and stakeholders, is urging the federal government and the private sector to ramp up…
In a country where the sun shines almost daily yet the electric supply remains inconsistent, the arrival of global energy-technology player Sungrow within Nigeria’s renewable energy sphere marks a meaningful shift. With the recently held Nigeria Energy 2025 Conference in…
Nigeria’s once-untouchable fintech sector is now coming under the government’s sharp fiscal spotlight. After years of rapid growth and light-touch regulation, a new wave of tax reforms is beginning to reshape how digital finance companies operate — and the effects…
Nigeria stands at a pivotal technological crossroads. With the global wave of artificial intelligence (AI) sweeping across sectors from agriculture to health, the country is positioning itself not as a mere follower but as a determined participant in the race.…
