Nigeria appreciates tech as it exceeds tax targets

The centre was launched in response to the growing number of cybercrimes, for which the West African country says it loses an estimated $500 million annually.

Highways are notorious locations for violent crime in the West African country, with abduction gang and armed robbers targeting motorists.

The first phase of the $175 million project, announced in Abuja, will result in the nationwide deployment of 500 CNG buses and 100 e-vehicles.

Nigerian mobile operators have been asked to be more honest with their customers, particularly regarding tariff plans, bundles, and promotional activities.

The purported closure of Microsoft operations in Nigeria was expected to affect approximately 200 people.

Wema Bank has partnered with digital identity trust company, Daon.

Nigeria says the project aims to strengthen the service's capabilities in modern customs operations through better data processing.

Alliance to fulfill shared technological advancement and community empowerment objectives

Airtel expressed concern about the Nigerian naira devaluation in June 2023 and earlier this year, as well as the Malawian kwacha devaluation in November 2023.

The Nigerian Ministry of Information and National Orientation dismissed bribery allegations as Binance's well-coordinated public relations operation to repair its tarnished reputation.

The Central Bank of Nigeria instructed banks and other financial institutions this week to apply a 0.5 percent cyber security fee on all electronic transfers.

Out of the US$1,6 million required this year, only 28 percent of the funds have been secured.