Proposed collaboration targets digital infrastructure, emerging technologies, research, innovation and industry-relevant skills development The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and North West University have commenced discussions on a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening digital capacity, research, innovation and technology-driven education at the institution. The engagement brought together the leadership […]
CYBER SECURITY
Nigeria’s cybersecurity leader unveils AI-powered platform designed to deliver continuous, verified and intelligent security testing across enterprise attack surfaces As artificial intelligence continues to transform the speed and sophistication of cyberattacks, Digital Encode, a leading Nigerian cybersecurity professional services firm, has announced the launch of DEPAS AI (Digital Encode Penetration […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission NDPC has won a major victory in court regarding its legal authority to register companies, organizations, and individuals that handle large amounts of personal information across the country.The judgment was delivered by the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos in a lawsuit filed by an applicant […]
For many young Nigerians, banking has become an increasingly digital experience. From paying online vendors and school fees to splitting bills, running businesses on social media and sending money to family and friends, smartphones have become central to everyday financial transactions. Speed, convenience, free transfers and rewards remain key factors […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for stronger collaboration among road construction companies, contractors, engineers, government agencies and telecommunications operators to prevent damage to fibre-optic cables during road construction, rehabilitation, excavation and other civil works across the country. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, […]
The Lagos State Police Command has sustained its intensified offensive against criminal elements with the arrest of 147 suspects and the recovery of 250 expanded cartridges, 22 machetes, illicit drugs and other dangerous items during the latest phase of Operation KO S’AYE III. The operation forms part of the Command’s […]
MTN Nigeria has issued a fresh warning to its customers to be vigilant against fraudulent messages circulating online and through mobile channels that falsely claim recipients can earn or redeem “reward points” by clicking on suspicious links. The telecommunications company clarified that the messages are not from MTN and advised […]
Nigeria’s fast-growing digital payments ecosystem is increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats, with cybersecurity expert and Chief Visionary Officer of Digital Encode, Prof. Adewale Peter Obadare, warning innovators and financial technology operators that neglecting cybersecurity in pursuit of rapid market expansion could undermine financial inclusion and public trust. Presenting a keynote […]
Stakeholders at the Payment Forum Nigeria 2026 have emphasised the need for robust and reliable payment infrastructure to drive financial inclusion, particularly among small businesses, merchants, and agents. Speaking at the forum, David Ijaola of TeamApt, a subsidiary of Moniepoint Inc., said payment systems must be “reliable, reachable, and relevant” […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have formalized a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing consumer protection, curbing fraud, and unlocking greater value across Nigeria’s telecommunications and financial ecosystems. As part of the agreement, both institutions […]