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PEBEC has listed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) among the top five best-performing government agencies for 2025, recognising its transparency, efficiency, and contributions to improving Nigeria’s business environment.

NCC Emerges as One of Nigeria’s Top 5 High-Performing Government Agencies in 2025

PEBEC has listed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) among the top five best-performing government agencies for 2025, recognising its transparency, efficiency, and contributions to improving…

By: Wura Obadare

Chowdeck, Nigeria’s rising food delivery platform, surpasses 2 million registered users and 1 million orders, highlighting strong market adoption and record-breaking Big Black Friday performance.

Chowdeck Hits 2 Million Users, Showcasing Rapid Growth in Nigerian Food Delivery Market

Chowdeck, Nigeria’s rising food delivery platform, surpasses 2 million registered users and 1 million orders, highlighting strong market adoption and record-breaking Big Black Friday performance….

By: Adamu Garba

In December of 2021, an angry resident of Aniocha in Delta state, Nigeria sent a frantic letter to Punch newspapers.

Nigeria’s CAC Issues Fresh Warning to Fintechs as Crackdown on Unregistered PoS Operators Intensifies

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has renewed its warning to fintech companies over unregistered PoS agents, threatening CBN sanctions as Nigeria prepares to enforce mandatory…

By: Ovie George

FairMoney Microfinance Bank is transitioning from a lending-focused fintech into a full digital banking ecosystem, expanding retail, SME, and merchant services to advance financial inclusion and digital financial identity nationwide.

FairMoney Expands Beyond Digital Lending to Accelerate Financial Inclusion in Nigeria

FairMoney Microfinance Bank is transitioning from a lending-focused fintech into a full digital banking ecosystem, expanding retail, SME, and merchant services to advance financial inclusion…

By: Adamu Garba

Presidential adviser Daniel Bwala faced criticism after claiming terrorists evade Nigerian security using Starlink and foreign networks. His explanation fell apart during a live radio interview, sparking debates on intelligence accountability.

Daniel Bwala Under Fire for Starlink Claim in Explaining Nigeria’s Inability to Track Terrorists

Presidential adviser Daniel Bwala faced criticism after claiming terrorists evade Nigerian security using Starlink and foreign networks. His explanation fell apart during a live radio…

By: Adamu Garba

Nigeria’s internet user base reached 142 million in October 2025, led by MTN. Broadband penetration climbed to 49.89%, while the government’s $2 billion Project Bridge aims to expand fibre-optic connectivity nationwide.

Nigeria Hits 142 Million Internet Subscribers in October 2025 as Broadband Penetration Nears 50%

Nigeria’s internet user base reached 142 million in October 2025, led by MTN. Broadband penetration climbed to 49.89%, while the government’s $2 billion Project Bridge…

By: Adamu Garba

Cloudflare suffered its second outage in a month as scheduled maintenance triggered global connectivity issues. Several major platforms and Nigerian news sites were briefly inaccessible while Cloudflare investigated rising system errors.

Cloudflare Hit by Another Outage During Global Maintenance, Disrupting Major Platforms

Cloudflare suffered its second outage in a month as scheduled maintenance triggered global connectivity issues. Several major platforms and Nigerian news sites were briefly inaccessible…

By: Adamu Garba

Nigeria Expands National Digital Skills Efforts Nigeria’s digital skills ecosystem has expanded significantly in 2025, with multiple federal initiatives aimed at preparing citizens for future jobs. Recently, the Federal Ministry of Education partnered with Amazon Web Services to roll out free digital skills training for students and educators across tertiary institutions. The programme focuses on cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning and is already active in more than 40 universities and polytechnics nationwide.

Microsoft Announces Global Price Hike for Microsoft 365 Starting July 2026 as AI and Security Features Expand

Microsoft will implement worldwide price increases for Microsoft 365 on July 21, 2026. The update impacts business, enterprise, and government users, following major upgrades including…

By: Adamu Garba

EIRS has introduced the *668# USSD code to ease Tax ID registration, verification, and certificate access as Nigeria prepares for the 2026 Tax Acts. The service expands tax accessibility across Edo State and nationwide.

Edo State Launches *668# USSD Code for Seamless Tax ID Registration Ahead of 2026 Tax Law Implementation

EIRS has introduced the *668# USSD code to ease Tax ID registration, verification, and certificate access as Nigeria prepares for the 2026 Tax Acts. The…

By: Wura Obadare

The Nigerian Telecom Industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economic framework, has undergone quite a storied journey from 2020 to 2025.

Nigeria’s Active Telecom Subscribers Rise to 175 Million in October 2025 as NCC Reports Broad Market Expansion

Nigeria’s telecom subscriber base increased to 175.08 million in October 2025, according to NCC data. MTN, Airtel, and Globacom posted steady growth despite high operating…

By: Wura Obadare

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