Youth Ministry deploys ECMS as Nigeria pushes paperless civil service

The Federal Ministry of Youth Development says it is deploying an Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) as part of efforts towards a paperless civil service. The ECMC deployment will cut operational costs, eliminate delays associated with physical files, promote environmentally sustainable practices and improve service delivery to Nigerian youth, according to the ministry. The deployment, […]

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EFCC warns cybersecurity is now critical to Nigeria’s national security

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned that cybersecurity has become a critical pillar of Nigeria’s national security, as rising digital threats and cybercrime continue to worsen insecurity and undermine economic growth. The Commission is also highlighting the role of corruption in fuelling both physical and digital risks, while outlining its enforcement, intelligence […]

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Govt to fast-track IP registration for Nigerian startups

The Federal Government is moving to fast-track and simplify intellectual property (IP) registration for startups as part of broader efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy and innovation ecosystem. The initiative is contained in the National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS) 2025, which seeks to aligning Nigeria’s IP framework with the Nigeria Startup Act, and […]

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Customs to sanction banks over delayed remittance on B’odogwu

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has raised concerns over delays in the remittance of Customs revenue by some designated banks following reconciliation of collections processed through its B’odogwu platform, warning that enforcement actions are now being taken against defaulting financial institutions. In a notice to stakeholders, the Service says it has “noted instances of delayed […]

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Airtel Africa, SpaceX to roll out Starlink Direct-to-Cell services

Airtel Africa has entered into an agreement with SpaceX to roll out Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across its 14 operating markets, including Nigeria, in a move that will extend mobile coverage to areas beyond the reach of terrestrial networks. Under the partnership, Airtel Africa’s 174 million customers, including Airtel Nigeria where the operator is the […]

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Tijani: FG recording historic digital infrastructure investment

Tijani’s clarification follows widespread interpretation of a section from the interview in which he appeared to suggest that bandits were using a “special kind of technology” to make calls by bouncing signals across multiple towers rather than relying on conventional telecom infrastructure.   He outlined several flagship initiatives driving the government’s digital infrastructure push. One […]

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NITDA targets nationwide digital inclusion with learning centres across 774 LGAs

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says it is expanding digital access across Nigeria with plans to establish digital learning centres in all 774 local government areas, as part of sustained efforts to bridge the country’s digital divide. The proposed centres are designed to deliver hands-on digital skills training, supported by functional infrastructure, and […]

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Report: Hacktivists turn to hashtags for cyber coordination as DDoS attacks rule 2025

Hashtags are fast emerging as coordination tools and digital identifiers for global hacktivist campaigns, with distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks dominating the cyber threat landscape in 2025, cybersecurity company Kaspersky says in a new report. The study, titled “Signal in the Noise,” analyses the activity of over 120 hacktivist groups and more than 11,000 […]

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CBT: WAEC’s digital shift by 2026 ‘to transform Nigeria’s exam landscape’ 

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says its planned transition to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) from 2026 will eliminate logistics bottlenecks, strengthen examination integrity, and reshape how Nigerian students are assessed. Speaking at the WAEC State Committee meeting hosted by the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and […]

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Nigeria’s competition regulator backs 48-hour refund rule for failed ATM transactions 

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for proposing a 48-hour refund window for failed Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions, describing the move as a “timely and long-awaited correction” to a persistent consumer challenge. The Commission is reacting to apex bank’s Draft Guidelines on the Operations […]

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