In a bold stroke signalling its resolve to chart a future rooted in innovation and digital inclusion, Kano State has appointed Dr. Bashir Abdu Muzakkari as the pioneer Director-General of the Kano State Information Technology Development Agency (KASITDA). Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s selection of Dr. Muzakkari — a computer scientist, seasoned public servant, and policy […] Source of Article
Data: A luxury or a lifeline? Across the board, many respondents reveal that their monthly data expenses have ballooned to around ₦30,000—an amount equivalent to nearly half of Nigeria’s national minimum wage. And yet, they still complain of inconsistent network service and poor value for money. “I use Glo and spend almost ₦30,000 monthly. But […]
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The announcement was made by Mighty Media Plus Network Limited, publishers of the online newspaper QEDNG in a statement issued in Lagos. Dr. Balonwu, known for her time as CEO of Spinlet, Sub-Saharan Africa’s first major music streaming platform oversaw the company’s growth to over two million subscribers solidified her reputation as a leading figure […] Source of Article
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is licensing International Application-to-Person (A2P) Messaging Aggregator Services in a move to tighten regulatory oversight, boost security, and enhance quality of international messaging traffic terminating in Nigeria. The telecoms regulator says the new licensing regime introduces “a structured and transparent framework for managing the flow of international messaging […] Source of Article
Heirs Technologies, a Nigerian enterprise technology firm, is urging African businesses to prioritise technology audits, warning that outdated systems and disconnected tools are undermining operational efficiency, increasing costs, and limiting growth across the continent. “Technology underpins nearly every aspect of modern business, including operations, decision-making, customer experience, and scalability,” Heirs Technologies says in a company […] Source of Article
Young Gen Z Nigerians are increasingly becoming prime targets for cybercriminals who are exploiting their social media habits, love for fast fashion, and reliance on digital mental health tools to launch phishing attacks, Kaspersky, a cybersecurity firm, says in a new report. Internet usage in Nigeria stands at 1,043,431.98 million Terabytes (TB) as of May […] Source of Article
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Tincan Island Port Command says it generates ₦747.08 billion in revenue in the first half of 2025, a nearly 30% year-on-year rise, powered by the deployment of the indigenous B’Odogwu digital clearance platform. Superintendent Oscar Ivara, Public Relations Officer of the Tincan Command, says in a statement that the figure reflects […] Source of Article
More than seven million streaming accounts were compromised globally in 2024, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reveals, warning that millions of Gen Z users—including in Nigeria—remain highly vulnerable as streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video become central to youth culture and digital identity. Source of Article
A new report by verification firm Sumsub has revealed an alarming surge in synthetic identity fraud and deepfake attacks, with criminals increasingly deploying generative AI to create hyper-realistic passports, IDs, and biometric data that threaten to destabilise sectors like e-commerce, healthtech, and fintech, both globally and in emerging markets like Nigeria. Source of Article
Mohammed Idris, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, is raising fresh alarms over the disruptive impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) on journalism, warning that deepfakes and disinformation are fast eroding public trust and complicating the role of journalists in upholding truth. Source of Article
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