Nigeria

Cyber-crime remains a persistent threat in Africa

Check Point says the cyber-attacks reflect the growing trend of exploiting legitimate platforms to bypass security defenses.
Lezeth Khoza
1:30
Yesterday

Fintech Moniepoint broadens Women in Tech initiative

By expanding the program, Moniepoint hopes to foster gender inclusion and drive innovation in Africa's tech ecosystem.
2:20

Google unveils Hustle Academy 2025

This year, Google Hustle Academy will focus on AI-powered business training, allowing small and medium-sized businesses to use modern technology for growth.
1:40

Nigerian MVNO EMOSIM debuts the country’s first travel eSIM

The firms say that the travel industry alone is promising, with over 1.2 million Nigerians travelling abroad each year, making the trip e-SIM a suitable launch offering.
1:00

Nigeria unveils public sector revenue collection system

This new system intends to improve the management of federal revenue collections and payments among  government agencies.
2:00
28 Feb

MTN warns of bleak earnings outlook

Record revenues and a heavy loss in Nigeria are among several factors dragging performance MTN Group’s 2024 financial performance.
1:40

Nigeria advances in DX and 5G with 7,000 new telecom towers

Country’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy confirmed development.
2:50
27 Feb

Africa’s smartphone market to grow just 2%

Canalys says the continent will face economic headwinds in 2025, leading to a shrinkage in the smartphone market.
1:10

Nigeria’s spark to ignite local cyber insurance products

National Insurance Commission is pushing insurance players to innovate and bring to market cyber insurance products against a backdrop of booming digital risk.
2:00

MultiChoice Nigeria faces price hike probe, while MTN and Airtel escape scrutiny

Following the announcement to increase the prices of DStv and GOtv by 21%, Nigerians have taken to social media to express dismay over the fact that telcos have not similarly been called to account.
2:50
26 Feb

Visa eyes $1.3 trillion digital opportunity in Africa

Already leading the world in the field of mobile money, Visa says there is great potential for digital payments and cryptocurrencies in Africa.
1:50

Nigeria hosts inaugural summit focused on submarine cable resilience

The summit brings together governments, regulators, operators and other industry experts to discuss best practice for undersea cables.