Amid CBN crackdown, Opay says users’ funds are secure

OPay has said that the funds of its existing customers are secure, a reassurance from the fintech company following an order by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) halting new customer acquisition. The CBN has ordered several fintech companies, including OPay, PalmPay, Kuda Bank, and Moniepoint to stop taking on new customers in a move […]

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Q1 2024: MTN Nigeria grows stronger amid tougher economic weather

MTN Nigeria, has continued to drive strong growth across its service offering that have shifted beyond mobile voice, according to insights from Q1 2024 results of the nation’s largest telco.

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Nigeria flags spike in brute-force attacks

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned Nigerians of escalating brute-force attacks targeting Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Secure Shell (SSH) services. 

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Enugu State unveils job portal for graduates, SMEs

The Enugu State Government has unveiled a portal for the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) planned to provide jobs for graduates and SMEs from the state. 

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Niger State begins cashless travel on new CNG buses

The Niger State has rolled out cashless payment systems for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses introduced to boost transportation across the state.

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Nigeria Police: Cyberforensics expose misleading security video linked to FCT

The Nigeria Police Force said forensic analysis by its cybercrime unit has uncovered troubling details surrounding a misleading video circulating online purportedly highlighting security concerns within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

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Cybersecurity execs worried over training amid rising spending by businesses

A new report has revealed that African professionals remain concerned about the relevance of current cybersecurity training even as companies continue to increase their spending to combat cyberthreats.

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Financial Inclusion: African fintechs leading through AI, Microsoft says

African financial technology (FinTech) companies are not just keeping pace with the latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI); they are surpassing them with innovative solutions, according to Microsoft. Lillian Barnard, President of Microsoft Africa, who acknowledged the transformative power of mobile money in Africa said that by enabling millions to participate in the financial system […]

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