By Kolade Goodness Meta, Coinbase, Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, Starlink, Adobe, and other leading tech companies have announced the results of a major joint operation with law enforcement to disrupt criminal scam networks based in West African nations, including Nigeria and Ghana. Hosted by the National Crime Agency (NCA) in London in partnership with the US…
By Admin The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is delighted to welcome Airtel Money (Airtel Mobile Commerce N.V.) to the Main Market. Conditional trading in Airtel Money’s ordinary shares began under the ticker “AMC”. Airtel Money is one of Africa’s leading digital financial services platforms, providing millions of customers and businesses with access to a growing…
Facebook Marketplace is celebrating its 10th anniversary, highlighting how Nigerians use it to discover products, sell items and connect with buyers and sellers in their communities. From electronics and clothing to furniture and home improvement essentials, Marketplace brings a wide range of products together in one place. More than 835,000 listings are placed on Facebook…
Access Holdings Plc (the company) has announced the retirement of Mr. Olanrewaju Bamisebi as Executive Director, Information Technology and Digitalisation, effective September 30, 2026, following the expiration of his term contract. The company formally notified the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the investing public of his retirement through a regulatory filing. Mr. Bamisebi’s retirement aligns…
By Admin Though smartphone shipments in Nigeria declined by 11per cent year-over-year in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, driven by a global surge in manufacturing costs that forced retail prices upward and slowed consumer demand, the market has identified 10 top mobile devices with largest batteries. Data from global technology research firm Omdia showed…
By Admin The Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSEF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) to provide mentorship, technical training and real-world technology experience to the Nigerian whizkids under the Foundation’s technology scholarship initiative. The 1000 scholarship scheme, which was first announced by Africa’s foremost technology entrepreneur and Chairman…
By Admin The Federal Government yesterday unveiled a collaborative partnership with mobile operators to launch the Zero Rated Data Access to Approved Educational Platforms and Content Initiative across the country. The government, through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and operators, acting under the aegis of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), said…
By Kolade Timilehin, Lagos Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, has officially activated its landmark partnership with the Armed Forces, offering exclusive discounts and deals to members of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed just about a week ago in Abuja was witnessed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,…
Industry leaders have highlighted that Nigeria’s digital economy will require stronger local infrastructure, trusted digital identity and skilled talent to translate the country’s growing technology adoption into greater economic value. The stakeholders made the remarks in Lagos at the inaugural GrowthX by Techeconomy & TiLAwards. President of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), Adesola Akinsanya,…
