Nigeria’s growing digital economy received a fresh boost as Credit Direct and vivo formalised a financing partnership designed to make smartphones more accessible to millions of Nigerians. According to TechCabal, the agreement, signed in Lagos on April 17, 2026, introduces…

Nigeria’s ambition to deepen its digital economy received a major boost as Quest Merchant Bank formally takes on the role of transaction advisor for Project BRIDGE, a flagship broadband infrastructure initiative designed to transform connectivity across the country. The appointment…

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…

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…

Nigeria’s long-running electricity crisis is taking a deeper toll on the education sector, with stakeholders warning that unreliable power supply is steadily undermining teaching, research, and overall academic performance across the country. From primary schools to universities, the impact is…

In a surprising turn for the global smartphone industry, Apple has recorded a strong comeback in China, with iPhone shipments rising sharply in the first quarter of 2026. The development stands out because it comes at a time when the…

Nigeria’s digital space is facing a fresh wave of coordinated cyber threats, with regulators raising the alarm over growing attempts to breach financial systems and critical infrastructure across the country. In a strongly worded advisory released on April 17, the…

Nigeria has taken a significant step to improve the safety of its digital space with the deployment of Domain Name System Security Extensions, commonly known as DNSSEC, across the country’s .ng domain. The move is being positioned as a critical…

In a strong push to reshape Nigeria’s digital future, global technology company Zoho has renewed calls for deeper inclusion of women in the country’s digital economy, warning that a persistent technology gap continues to limit the full potential of female…