Experts in the information communication technology (ICT) industry have called for focus on national data security and sovereignty in a partnership that is intentioned to boost the global visibility of Nigerian tech professionals. The partnership is between the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy with Hello.cv to connect 20,000 3 Million Technical Talent…
By Dinesh Balsingh Every day, millions of Nigerians rely on our network to learn, work, trade, and stay connected. Yet, behind every call, every transaction, and every digital interaction lies a question that every business must now confront: how do we power growth without compromising the future of the environment? I was reminded of this…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to provide compensation to subscribers whose network quality of service (QoS) experience is below specified targets within specific locations. The Commission’s position is that subscribers should not be made to bear the full burden of service disruptions where operators fail to meet prescribed standards…
ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI)-generated scams are no longer clumsy phishing emails replete with typos. Today’s fraud is polished, personalized, and emotionally intelligent–and it’s working as people are falling prey to their antics. Recent data has shown that investment scams dominate the AI-assisted scam, accounting for roughly between 45 and 47 per cent of total losses. Impersonation…
SMARTPHONE shipments in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region rose five per cent year-on-year (YoY) in fourth quarter (Q4) 2025, according to Counterpoint Research’s latest Market Monitor. This was the region’s third consecutive quarter of expansion. The upward trajectory was underpinned by technological evolution, premiumization and intelligence. Rapid 5G smartphone adoption is accelerating the…
The new board members of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Friday, paid a familiarisation tour of the Lagos Campus of Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), the manpower development arm of the Commission. Led by its Chairman, Chief Idris Olorunnimbe, the members visited campus and inspected the facilities available in the campus, a large compound which…
The Valentine’s season has long been painted in hues of romantic partnership, underscored by campaigns targeting couples. This year, Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, is broadening the palette with the bold and insightful launch of its Valentine campaign, “Black Valentine: Special Love Series”. It is a strategic and empathetic shift designed to redefine how…
Africa AI transformations coach and thought leader, Adeoye Abodunrin, has urged African governments, policymakers and institutions to deliberately integrate behavioural economics insights into AI strategies, warning that technology-driven reforms without human-centred design risked deepening inequality across the continent. Speaking to reporters during a media briefing in Lagos, Abodunrin stressed that Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) future…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) on Thursday said despite its not being an exclusively revenue generating agency of the Federal Government, it has generated over N5.2billion into the coffers of the Federal Government while it has also created some 23,000 new jobs to ease the unemployment challenge in the country. Its National Commissioner/CEO, Dr…
