Amid rising fintech signups, CAC fights backlash over downtimes

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is fighting back allegations of service failures amidst a record surge in fintech registrations in Nigeria. 

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Nigeria’s Galaxy Backbone data centre gets Tier IV certification

The Galaxy Backbone data centre has received the Tier IV Certification of Constructed Facility (TCCF) from Uptime Institute Professional Services, according to the government-owned technology company.

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Enugu State Governor promises to drive technology in governance

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has said that his administration will continue its digital push in leveraging technology in governance.

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FG: Nigeria seeks $2B to lay Africa’s third-largest land fibre

Nigeria’s plan to float a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for a $2 billion fibre-optic project will position the country to become home to the third-largest terrestrial fibre infrastructure in Africa, according to the Federal Government.

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Nigeria files tax evasion charges against Binance

The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed tax evasion charges against Binance, the leading global crypto exchange, under plans to regulate the cryptocurrency in the country. Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), which filed a lawsuit against Binance on March 25 with suit number: FHC/ABJ/CR/115/2024, accused Binance of four counts of tax evasion, including: non-payment […]

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ITU: Nigeria welcomes half a million containers of e-waste monthly

Nigeria receives over 500,000 containers of e-waste monthly exposing citizens to health risks such as DNA damage, cancer and cardiovascular diseases, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), has warned while calling attention to the growth in residues from consumer technologies.  

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President Tinubu: Nigeria can lead in digital technology

Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s President, has said that his administration is investing in digital technology to support small businesses, expand opportunities across sectors, and position the country as a leader in information and communications technology. President Tinubu said this on Thursday when Nick Clegg, Meta’s President on Global Affairs, paid an official visit to the Aso […]

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Binance exits Nigeria amid allegations of illegal operations

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the discontinuation of services on its platform in Nigeria.

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Rack Centre CEO: Data centres to play key role in Nigeria’s digital journey

The growing number of data centres across Nigeria will support the nation’s digital economy journey, Lars Christer Johannisson, Rack Centre Limited CEO, has said.

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