An independent analysis has praised the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for significantly advancing Nigeria’s digital economy and supporting the National Broadband Plan’s ambitious target of 70% internet penetration by 2025. The study, “Regulating for the Future: Telecom Policy, Innovation, and Nigeria’s Digital Inclusion Goals”, conducted by Communiqué, reviewed the NCC’s […]
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TikTok is taking a significant step to support the African music industry with the launch of its “TikTok for Artists” platform in Nigeria. The initiative aims to equip musicians and their teams with advanced tools and analytics to better understand their audience, increase engagement, and build sustainable careers. The platform, […]
The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has revealed plans to generate N8 billion over the next three years by partnering with private companies, aiming to unlock the potential of its largely underutilized broadband infrastructure. Currently, 93% of NIGCOMSAT’s broadband capacity remains unused, according to the agency. Speaking at a stakeholder […]
At this year’s DEF CON conference in Las Vegas, cybersecurity leader Remi Afon, founder of GoLegit Africa and first president of the Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN), shed light on the rise of a sophisticated digital underground economy in Africa. His presentation, titled “The African Cybercrime Economy: Inside […]
A joint operation between global cybersecurity company Kaspersky and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has led to the arrest of 1,209 suspected cybercriminals and the recovery of $97.4 million from fraudulent activities across Africa. Codenamed Operation Serengeti 2.0, the three-month crackdown (June–August 2025) targeted high-impact cybercrimes such as ransomware, […]
L-R:Member of the Local Organizing Committee, and Director of Information, New Media and Protocol, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Olusegun Ayeoyenikan; President, African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Professor Azikiwe Peter Onwualu; Chairman, Local Organization Committee, Dr. Bosco Okolo-Obi; and Publisher, Africa Science and Technology […]
MTN Nigeria has successfully completed a scheduled network maintenance operation that affected 101 sites across 15 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Adamawa, Borno, and Kano States. The restoration marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance service reliability in the Northeast region, amidst multiple fibre cuts and […]
Football fever just got even more exciting for Nigerian fans as FlashChange officially launches the second edition of its Fantasy Premier League (FPL) competition, offering football lovers a chance to win big while enjoying the thrills of the English Premier League season. This year’s competition comes with mouthwatering rewards, including […]
The push for cleaner and cheaper energy in Nigeria received a major boost as the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) unveiled its latest Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Conversion, Training, and Refill Centre in Kubwa, Abuja, in partnership with Portland Gas Ltd. House of Representatives Speaker, Hon. Tajudeen […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is fully committed to protecting Nigeria’s telecom facilities in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Executive Order on Critical National Information Infrastructure. This commitment was put into action when the NCC, working with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), helped broker […]