Despite growing awareness fueled by media coverage, cybersecurity education, and real-life experiences, cyber scams continue to evolve, causing unprecedented financial damage worldwide. With advanced tactics such as deepfakes, AI-driven fraud, and social engineering, scammers are staying ahead of cybersecurity efforts and pulling off increasingly sophisticated schemes. According to data from […]
Year: 2025
The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS), a body representing telecom users in Nigeria, has called for sanctions against telecommunications operators for allegedly undermining the agreement between organized labour and the federal government. This comes as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announced a nationwide boycott of telecom services starting March […]
MTN Nigeria has issued a public apology following widespread criticism over its recent tariff hike, which exceeded the 50% upward review approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The telecommunications giant faced backlash after implementing steep increases across various data plans, prompting an outcry from customers and regulatory scrutiny. The […]
The National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, recently hosted representatives from global technology giants Meta, Microsoft, and Google in a high-level strategic meeting aimed at fostering collaboration. The meeting, which was gathered by Techeconomy, focused on exploring potential partnerships between the NDPC […]
The Nigerian House of Representatives has directed telecommunications providers to suspend the implementation of a 50% tariff increase, citing concerns over rising inflation and economic hardship. During a plenary session on Tuesday, lawmakers instructed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy to put […]
Abuja was abuzz over the weekend as MTN Nigeria introduced its Go Make A Difference (Go M.A.D.) initiative to the capital, motivating residents to take decisive steps towards meaningful transformation. The event, held at Papiee’s Meatro on Friday, January 7, 2025, attracted a diverse audience, including young changemakers, spoken word […]
MTN Nigeria is currently the subject of widespread debate on X (formerly Twitter) after increasing the cost of one of its popular data plans from ₦2,000 to ₦6,000, sparking outrage among subscribers. Online checks reveal that the telecom giant’s 15GB weekly plan now costs ₦6,000, a sharp rise from the […]
As Nigeria continues to face challenges with unreliable power supply and escalating electricity tariffs, PPC Limited, a leading engineering and infrastructure development company, is taking bold steps to promote sustainable energy solutions. The company is leading a solar power revolution to enhance energy security and improve affordability for millions of […]
Femi Adeniran, Director of Corporate Communications and CSR at Airtel Nigeria, called for a human-centric approach to workforce transformation amidst the rapid technological shifts at the 2025 Career Fair held at Pan-Atlantic University. Speaking during the panel discussion titled “Building a Workforce for the New Era: Talent, Technology, and Transformation,” […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a revision of ATM withdrawal fees, set to take effect from March 1, 2025. The new charges aim to address rising operational costs and enhance banking services across the country. In a circular signed by John Onojah, acting director of the Financial […]