Business Metrics Limited has unveiled the Rural Connectivity Summit (RuralConnect Summit), a first-of-its-kind, seven-year programme designed to drive internet inclusion and unlock the untapped economic opportunities of rural Nigeria. The inaugural edition is scheduled for October 22, 2025, at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, under the theme: “Rethinking Digital […]
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is taking proactive steps to secure the country’s digital landscape by developing a robust cybersecurity framework set for implementation in 2026. The initiative aims to protect digital infrastructure and tackle threats posed by emerging technologies in the communications sector. At a recent stakeholder meeting in […]
Veteran Nollywood filmmaker Ruth Kadiri believes that storytelling remains the heart of filmmaking—but in today’s digital era, the journey of a story extends far beyond the script or the set. Speaking at the YouTube TV/Film Day in Lagos, Kadiri emphasized that creators must now consider how their narratives engage audiences […]
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 […]
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 […]