Nigeria, Others Tasked with Closing Digital Divides
The WSIS+20 review highlights Nigeria's urgent need to tackle digital exclusion in affordability, skills, and gender parity to achieve SDGs. Experts call for action.
The WSIS+20 review highlights Nigeria's urgent need to tackle digital exclusion in affordability, skills, and gender parity to achieve SDGs. Experts call for action.
A Nigerian lady's TikTok video showcasing a large sum of money she saved in a container has gone viral, inspiring netizens with her financial discipline. See her story and reactions.
Nigeria's PenCom has disbursed N577.26 billion to over 1.05 million Retirement Savings Accounts, clearing major pension arrears. Read how this impacts retirees and the pension system.
The NDIC has initiated a payout of up to N2 million per depositor for customers of Aso Savings and Union Homes. Learn about the verification process and what happens to balances above the insured limit.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operating licenses of Aso Savings and Union Homes for regulatory breaches. Discover the full story and what it means for Nigeria's financial sector.
The CBN has revoked the operating licences of Aso Savings and Union Homes. NDIC has commenced verification and payment of insured deposits up to N2 million. Learn how depositors can claim their funds.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operating licences of Aso Savings and Loans Plc and Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc for failing to meet capital requirements. Learn the full details and implications for Nigeria's mortgage sector.
CBN revokes Aso Savings & Union Homes licences for regulatory breaches. NDIC starts insured deposit payments up to N2m. Learn how to claim your funds.
NDIC starts liquidation of Aso Savings & Union Homes after CBN licence revocation. Depositors to get up to N2m via BVN. Learn the process for claims and payments.
The NDIC has started reimbursing depositors of Aso Savings and Union Homes after the CBN revoked their licenses. Learn how to claim your insured funds up to ₦2m before the deadline.
Women in Kula, Rivers State, protest lack of electricity and water for over two years despite hosting major oil firms. They plead for government intervention amid a health crisis.
Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs warns digital violence is dangerously excluding women with disabilities. A new network for peace and security was launched in Abuja to address the threat.
The Federal Government has launched the National Digital Farmers Registry (NDFR) to harmonise farmer data, improve access to credit, and boost agricultural productivity in line with national food security goals.
At the Leadway Digital Growth Summit, industry leaders warned that Nigerian firms must adopt stricter data discipline and deeper collaboration to achieve measurable returns on digital marketing investments. Discover the key strategies.
Kaduna's free CNG bus service has transported over 1.4 million passengers, saving residents N1.39 billion in fares. See the full impact of Governor Uba Sani's transport scheme.
Nigeria's DMO opens subscription for 2-year and 3-year FGN Savings Bonds with attractive quarterly interest payments. Secure investment backed by the Federal Government. Closes Dec 5.
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele calls for investment in digital tech and entrepreneurial training to combat youth unemployment. He spoke at YABATECH's 37th convocation lecture.
Nigeria's digital quality of life ranks 97th globally, with high internet costs a key barrier. Nigerians work 1 hour 41 mins monthly for mobile data, 14x more than Angola. Explore the full report.
Irish regulator investigates TikTok and LinkedIn for potential breaches of EU Digital Services Act. Platforms accused of poor illegal content reporting systems. Read the full details.
The Jasawa Community in Plateau State reveals a death toll of 4,700 Muslims from crises since 2001, citing mass graves. Governor Mutfwang states nearly 12,000 total killed. Read the full report.
The Federal Government, via CREDICORP, launches a national digital device credit programme to make smartphones and laptops affordable for over 15,000 working Nigerians, boosting digital inclusion.
Ten Nigerian banks recorded over N33.24 trillion in savings deposits by September 2025, a 6.8% annual increase. See which Tier-2 banks led the growth and the latest CBN savings rates.
Tech specialists warn Nigerian youth about dangerous surveillance apps trend. Learn how to protect your digital privacy and rights in relationships.
Dangote Refinery is saving Nigeria over N10 billion annually in foreign exchange by replacing fuel imports with locally refined products. Discover how this impacts Nigeria's economy.
ANCOPSS sounds alarm on Nigeria's slow digital education transition. Principals demand urgent adoption of computer-based learning and assessments to prevent falling behind globally.
Finance expert Ochuko Akejagbor proposes a national strategy using digital assets to boost Nigeria's economy, aiming for top-tier global status by 2030 through new commissions and reserves.
Education and Communications ministers reveal joint push for integrated digital learning ecosystem. Smart boards, zero-rated data for teachers, and nationwide connectivity planned.
Ekiti State University Chancellor Dr Tunji Olowolafe calls for government, industry and academia collaboration to achieve Nigeria's trillion-dollar digital economy by 2030.
Nigeria achieves international accreditation milestone as NINAS recognition enables export certificates acceptance in 140+ countries, saving millions in forex and boosting MSMEs.
Industry leaders Adeyinka Adedokun and Olubayo Adekambi stress the need for integrated systems and strategic tech adoption to build a sustainable digital future for Africa.