The Federal Government, in conjunction with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), is set to introduce an enhanced national identity card embedded with payment capabilities, catering to a wide array of social and financial services. Crafted through a collaborative effort with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria […]
In honor of Eid al-Fitr, PalmPay, Nigeria’s leading fintech platform, is hosting a smartphone giveaway extravaganza where 105 lucky users stand the chance to win either an iPhone 15 Pro or an Infinix Note 40. The event will span from April 10 to April 30, 2024. Every day, 5 fortunate […]
TECNO dazzled audiences with the grand reveal of its latest cutting-edge devices and AIoT products on Tuesday, April 2nd 2024. Held at the prestigious Landmark Event Centre, the atmosphere crackled with excitement as luminaries from both the entertainment and tech spheres converged to witness the unveiling. A constellation of stars […]
ALX Africa, a prominent technology innovation accelerator, has proudly received the esteemed Tech Unite Africa Award for its outstanding Online Learning Platform of the Year. This accolade, bestowed by Tech Unite Africa for Tech Innovation Recognition and Awards (TIRA), underscores ALX’s pioneering role in the tech sector through its inventive […]
Dr. Reuben Muoka, the Director of Public Affairs at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has been recognized with the esteemed NIPR ‘Distinguished Spokesperson in Technology Award’. The award was presented at the NIPR National Spokesperson Summit, a significant platform fostering dialogue, innovation, and collaboration to advance public relations practices in […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended popular social media personality Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. The arrest was confirmed by the commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, who disclosed that Bobrisky was detained for allegations related to currency mutilation and Naira abuse. Oyewale stated, “He is with us. […]
L-r: Olusola Odediran, Chief Information Security Officer, NIBSS/representative of Chairman, Committee of Chief Information Security Officers of Nigerian Financial Institutions; Chike Onwuegbuchi, co-founder, TechCastle Foundation; Adekunle Ajayi, Product Manager, Cloud and Digital Solutions, inq. Digital Nigeria Ltd; Abidemi Akinola, Chief Compliance Officer, Remita; Efemena Ogie, Head, Partnership, Monipoint Inc., and […]
The Senate’s Communications Committee has given the nod to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) budget of N549.6 billion for the upcoming year. During a joint session chaired by Senator Ikra Bilbis from Zamfara Central, the committee members unanimously approved the NCC’s 2024 budget proposal through voice votes, following a motion […]
The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards digital transformation with the inauguration of the Nigeria Digital Identification for Development Project Ecosystem Steering Committee. The ceremony, held in Abuja at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, marked a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s commitment to […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has made a significant announcement, revealing a groundbreaking monthly data consumption of 721,522 terabytes in January 2024, marking a historic high in the country’s data usage trends. Data retrieved from the regulator’s website on Tuesday unveiled this remarkable achievement, surpassing the previous record set in […]
