PalmPay has opened a new office at 33 Old Yaba Road, Lagos, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, customer service, and operational growth in Nigeria. The new office represents a continued investment in PalmPay’s people, operations, and infrastructure, supporting the company’s ability to deliver reliable financial services at scale. Designed to accommodate PalmPay’s growing team, the…
Africa’s leading streaming service, Showmax, has expanded its payment options in Nigeria through a partnership with Baxi by Onafriq, giving customers an easier and more convenient way to subscribe and stay connected to world-class streaming entertainment. Starting Monday, 22 December 2025, existing Showmax customers can log into the Baxi by Onafriq app, select and pay…
The draft Spectrum Roadmap for the Communications Sector for between 2025 and 2030 lays out how satellite technologies could help deliver reliable voice and data services to millions of Nigerians who live beyond the reach of conventional mobile networks. The direction is outlined in the Commission’s draft Spectrum Roadmap for the Communications Sector covering the…
THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned that the widespread use of smartphones, computers and internet-based services in daily life has significantly increased exposure to risks such as phishing, online scams, malware and identity theft. It warned that cybercriminals often take advantage of human mistakes, noting that a single careless click could lead to the…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has automatically become the Tax Identification Number (Tax ID) for individual Nigerians under the new tax framework. NIN is a unique number issued by NIMC. Data released by the National Identity Management Commission…
The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has named the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) among the top three Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government with the Best Ranking in Website Performance for 2025. This is coming barely three weeks after the telecom regulator was recognized as one of the top five best-performing…
The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) said it is working to harmonize spectrum management policies, regional standards, and open data practices, adding that true progress relies on large-scale support. Its Secretary General, John Omo, who spoke virtually during the announcement of successful completion of Qualcomm Technologies Incorporated’s third annual Make in Africa (QMIA) Startup Mentorship Program,…
The Chief Executive Officer, New Horizons, Mr. Tim Akano, has lauded the important roles the Information Communication Technology (ICT) media has been playing in influencing the direction of developments in the sector by setting agenda for policy makers. He spoke during the annual end-of-year meeting of the Nigerian Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA), held on…
Renowned entrepreneur, technologist, and philanthropist, Mr. Tim Akano, has been honoured with two Distinguished Alumnus Awards by Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ife, and Baptist Day School, Oluponna, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to education, mentorship, technology, innovation, and community development at large. Both awards were conferred in November 2025, and this mark a significant…
