Mastercard Boosts Africa Digital Payments by 45% in 2025
Mastercard expanded its African acceptance network by 45% in 2025, driving SME growth and financial inclusion. Discover how this powers the continent's $1.5 trillion digital future.
Mastercard expanded its African acceptance network by 45% in 2025, driving SME growth and financial inclusion. Discover how this powers the continent's $1.5 trillion digital future.
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has launched the 1GOV ECM system, ending paper-based operations. This digital shift promises improved service delivery and transparency for Nigerians. Read more about this transformative step.
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 exchange rate gap between Nigeria's official and parallel markets widened to N25 as the naira depreciated. Discover the causes and CBN's response to the seasonal dollar demand surge.
Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo raises alarm over a widening gap between quality men and women, warning many women may not find eligible husbands. He cites a crisis in male leadership.
Expert warns Nigeria's growth is unsustainable without women. Closing gender gaps could add $12 trillion to global GDP. New foundation launched in Abuja to drive change.
Minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim announces legal reforms to tackle digital violence, as 8 in 10 GBV cases involve minors. The 2025 No Tolerance March united voices across 19 states.
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.
The EU warns of weaponised digital spaces against women in Nigeria. Ambassador Mignot calls for coordinated action, citing new €18m support programme. Read more.
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.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan reveals Nigerian content creators earn 50 cents for work fetching $30 in the US. She demands fairness in financial reforms. Read more.
The Federal Executive Council has approved the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, setting the stage for the 2026 budget. Ministers Bagudu and Edun detail plans to manage capital rollovers and address the revenue-expenditure gap.
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.
A coalition in Calabar marches against rising digital violence targeting women and girls. Religious leaders and activists call for urgent action during the 16 Days of Activism campaign.
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.
CEWHIN trains 50 youths in Osogbo on digital safety & reporting TFGBV, as Zamfara First Lady launches 16 Days Activism. Learn how to fight online abuse.
Tech specialists warn Nigerian youth about dangerous surveillance apps trend. Learn how to protect your digital privacy and rights in relationships.
New RPI African Policy Index 2025 reveals Nigeria suffers one of Africa's largest trust gaps between policy delivery and citizen confidence. Discover the governance crisis and solutions.
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.
Hercode Initiative calls on Nigerian government to prioritize digital skills training for girls as strategic tool against gender-based violence. Learn how tech education reduces vulnerability.
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.
A Nigerian woman defends her marriage after TikTok users criticized her husband's age. She insists they're compatible and happy in their union despite social media backlash.
Zamfara State's First Lady, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has launched the 2025 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, calling for unified action and digital safety.
Cross River State records 800 gender-based violence cases with only 5 convictions. Commissioner Edema Irom reveals shocking details about GBV in cocoa farms, motor parks, and online. Urgent action needed!
Cross River State reports 800 gender-based violence cases between January-November 2025 with just 5 convictions. Commissioner Irom highlights digital abuse, child labor concerns during UN Women activism launch.