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Lesaka Technologies’ R1.1 Billion Acquisition of Bank Zero Gains Tribunal Approval

Lesaka Technologies receives Competition Tribunal approval to acquire Bank Zero for R1.1 billion, boosting its digital banking capabilities, expanding services, and strengthening its financial position….

By: Wura Obadare

Nigeria Deepens Partnership with France on Data Governance and Digital Economy

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has marked a significant step under its Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan by holding bilateral discussions with French digital…

By: Adamu Garba

Pearson Unveils AI Communication Coach for Microsoft 365 to Boost Workplace English Skills

Pearson launches Communication Coach, an AI-powered tool integrated with Microsoft 365, offering professionals real-time feedback on grammar, tone, clarity, and communication skills. Pilot programs begin…

By: Adamu Garba

Amazon Leo Opens Global Waitlist for Satellite Internet Service, Including Nigeria, Ahead of 2026 Launch

Amazon Leo, formerly Project Kuiper, launches a global waitlist for its satellite internet service, including Nigeria. Users can choose from Ultra, Pro, and Nano antennas…

By: Wura Obadare

Thunes and MoMo PSB Launch Instant International Payments for Nigerians

Thunes partners with MoMo PSB (MTN Nigeria) to enable instant cross-border transfers from countries like the US, UK, Canada, France, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and…

By: Ovie George

CBN Confirms 16 Banks Now Meet New Minimum Capital Base as Recapitalisation Drive Gains Momentum

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announces that 16 Nigerian banks have met the new capital requirements, while 27 others continue raising funds ahead of the 2026…

By: Adamu Garba

Nigeria’s Education Ministry Unveils Inspire Live(s) to Stream Daily Online Classes to Schools Nationwide

The Federal Ministry of Education has introduced Inspire Live(s), a national digital learning platform that streams daily live classes to JSS and SSS students. The…

By: Wura Obadare

Google, LinkedIn and TikTok Deleted 28 Million+ Nigerian Accounts in 2024 Amid Rising Online Fraud — NITDA

NITDA reports that Google, LinkedIn and TikTok removed over 28 million Nigerian accounts in 2024 due to fraud, impersonation and harmful content. Nearly 59 million…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Nigeria’s 5G Adoption Stalls at 3% as High Costs and Infrastructure Gaps Slow Progress — NCC, GSMA

Despite major investments by telecom operators, only 3% of Nigerian internet users are on 5G. NCC and GSMA data reveal affordability barriers, infrastructure challenges, and…

By: Wura Obadare

NITDA Wraps Up 2025 Renewed Hope Initiative, Empowering Women Across Nigeria in ICT

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) completes the 2025 Renewed Hope Initiative Women in ICT Training, equipping Nigerian women nationwide with digital skills, confidence,…

By: Efua Nana

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