Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched the Telecoms Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS) to enhance digital security and fight telecom fraud. Dr Aminu Maida,...
Expedier, a Canada-based fintech company, has launched “Expedier for Business”, a pro-banking online platform designed to help companies manage global cross-border payments, multi-currency transactions,...
Nigerian fintech unicorn Moniepoint Inc. has finalised its acquisition of a 78% stake in Kenya’s Sumac Microfinance Bank, gaining a key deposit-taking licence for...
Mr. Ola Olukoyede, Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has revealed how the agency intervened in 2024 to prevent a...
A Los Angeles jury has found Alphabet’s Google and Meta Platforms liable for $3 million in damages in a groundbreaking social media addiction lawsuit,...
As part of a joint initiative with AFRIPOL, Kaspersky provided cybersecurity training courses for law enforcement representatives from 23 African countries, unfolding the fundamentals...
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), global professional services network, has reported that Nigerians lost about N12.5 billion from 2019 to 2023, through escalating digital fraud schemes. AI-driven...
The metaverse, championed by Meta (formerly Facebook) in 2021, has largely collapsed due to low user adoption, technical limitations, and massive financial losses exceeding...
South East Development Commission (SEDC) has launched the South East Venture Capital Programme (SEVCP), to expand access to capital for startups and strengthen Nigeria’s...
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) operating in the country to open and maintain naira settlement accounts...
European Union has unveiled a €290 million investment package for Nigeria, targeting key sectors including digital infrastructure, healthcare manufacturing, agriculture, and migration management. The...