Africa's Digital Payments Hit $2 Trillion, Nigeria Leads
A new report reveals Africa processed $2 trillion via instant payments in 2024. Nigeria's NIP system is rated highly, but fraud concerns remain a key barrier to wider adoption. Learn more.
A new report reveals Africa processed $2 trillion via instant payments in 2024. Nigeria's NIP system is rated highly, but fraud concerns remain a key barrier to wider adoption. Learn more.
From Labubu dolls to Hilda Baci's record, here are the 13 biggest social media moments that had Nigerians talking, debating, and memeing throughout 2025. Relive the drama!
Maritime experts warn of rising AI-driven cyberattacks on Nigeria's ports and vessels. Stakeholders push for a national cybersecurity framework to protect trade and national security. Read the full report.
Nigeria's inflation rate fell to 14.45% in November 2025, marking the eighth consecutive decline this year. The NBS report shows food prices remain the main driver. Read the full analysis.
PEBEC's 2025 report exposes a sharp divide in government agency performance. NCDMB leads, while ARCON scores a dismal 3%. Discover which MDAs are driving or hindering Nigeria's business environment.
PEBEC's 2025 BFA report reveals a sharp divide: NCDMB, NDLEA, and NCC excel, while ARCON and NIMC lag. Discover which agencies are driving—or hindering—Nigeria's business climate.
The Nigerian Senate is repealing the existing cybercrime law to create a new one addressing AI and modern threats. Read about the planned reforms and national security strategy.
Google's 2025 Year in Search data reveals the movies and TV series that captivated Nigerians this year, from Nollywood hits to global blockbusters. Discover what kept the nation clicking and bingeing.
Kaduna State scores 65.1% in PEBEC's 2025 Ease of Doing Business ranking, becoming Nigeria's second-most attractive investment destination. Discover the top states.
Lagos State leads Nigeria's 2025 Subnational Ease of Doing Business ranking with an 85.6% score. Discover the top states and federal MDAs driving reform.
Akwa Ibom Police Command arrests five suspects for creating and spreading a false kidnapping story about Oron Secondary School. CP Baba Azare warns against misinformation.
Senator Adams Oshiomhole recounts his ordeal with hackers who siphoned funds from his fintech accounts, calling for stricter regulations. OPay responds to shutdown rumours.
The World Meteorological Organisation projects 2025 as Nigeria's second-hottest year, threatening agriculture and food security. Urgent climate action is needed now.
Artificial Intelligence offers immense benefits but poses serious risks like sextortion and plagiarism. Discover why Nigerian parents and teachers are now frontline minders for children's safe AI use.
OPay Nigeria scooped Fintech Company of the Year and Best Fintech in Cybersecurity at the 2025 Tech Innovation Awards. Read about their commitment to secure digital finance.
A new report reveals Nigerian firms face 4,200 cyberattacks weekly, the highest rate in Africa. AI-driven phishing and ransomware are key threats. Learn how businesses can defend themselves.
The Central Bank of Nigeria's new draft guidelines mandate a 72-hour window for reporting suspicious transfers to qualify for refunds. Learn what this means for your digital banking security.
PEBEC's 2025 reports reveal Lagos, Kaduna, and Oyo as Nigeria's top states for business. Discover key reforms and federal agency rankings driving investment climate improvements nationwide.
Experts reveal Nigeria is forfeiting millions of potential jobs by sidelining agriculture. A new report urges strategic investment to transform the sector into the nation's biggest employer and solve food insecurity.
Bill Gates warns of a 'significant reversal' in child deaths as global funding collapses. Over 200,000 more children could die this year. Governments must act now to save lives.
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria commemorates the UN day, highlighting banks' role in sustainable development and cybersecurity amid rising digital threats. Read more.
A new report reveals Nigerian organisations face 4,200 cyber attacks weekly, driven by AI-powered threats and identity theft. Learn the risks and essential prevention strategies.
A new report reveals Nigerian firms faced a record 1,047% surge in cyberattacks last quarter, with stolen employee logins now the primary threat. Learn how businesses can defend themselves.
Data breaches in Nigeria surged 1,047% in Q3 2025. Hackers now use stolen credentials, not software flaws. Experts urge stronger identity controls to combat this new threat.
Akwa Ibom State has been ranked Nigeria's cleanest state for 2025. The report also reveals a worrying decline in national sanitation and public health indicators. Read more and see the full rankings.
South Korean police arrest four suspects for hacking over 120,000 IP cameras to create s3xually exploitative videos. Authorities warn users to change default passwords immediately.
A Swiss watchdog alleges Nestlé adds sugar to Cerelac baby cereals sold in Africa, violating WHO guidelines. African civil society demands immediate recall. Read the full investigation.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung demands swift penalties after a massive Coupang data breach exposed info of over 33 million customers. Read the full story on the cybersecurity crisis.
At the 7th Privacy Symposium Africa in Lagos, experts called for robust data protection laws, enforcement, and ethical tech to safeguard vulnerable groups, especially children, in the digital age.
Nigeria's economy expanded by 3.98% in Q3 2025, fueled by strong performances in Agriculture, ICT, and Finance. Get the full breakdown of the NBS report and what it means for the nation's growth trajectory.