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“Nigerians have been eating GMO foods for decades, it did not kill anyone”–...

As the debate surrounding the acceptability of GMO foods (genetically modified organisms) continues to take centre stage, prominent social farmer, Olanrewaju Akintobi popularly called Naija Farmer has...

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Nigerians react as Bola Tinubu commissions the Nigeria Police National...

Nigerians have continued to react to the news surrounding the commissioning of the upgraded Nigeria Police National Cybercrime Centre with many considering it a rather unnecessary project amid the many...

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A detailed review of the newly unveiled 2024 National Digital Economy and...

The National Digital Economy and E-Governance Act, 2024, (Draft), is a comprehensive legal framework designed to facilitate the digital transformation of economic and governance processes.  The...

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Flutterwave hack: Court rejects IGP’s request to reverse billions allegedly...

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has denied a motion by Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) seeking to compel 12 banks and financial institutions to reverse billions of naira that were...

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2024 Budget: NITDA is handling 6 questionable projects worth ₦216.5M

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) was established on April 18, 2001, to spearhead Nigeria’s IT revolution, driving digital transformation through policies, regulations, and...

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“I learned about Eyowo’s license revocation from the news, no formal notice...

Co-founder and Co-CEO of Eyowo, Yomi Adedeji said he was not formally notified of the digital bank’s license revocation by the CBN. The CEO disclosed this at a fireside session titled: Failing Forward;...

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How the UN’s new global framework could affect you and Nigeria’s...

At the United Nations Summit of the Future held in New York from September 20-23, world leaders reached a significant milestone by agreeing on the final text of the Global Digital Compact (GDC). The...

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Can the NCC sanction Starlink over its “unapproved” 97% price increase?

It was reported that Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, increased its subscription rates in Nigeria by 97% without approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This move...

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Nigeria Police’s arrest of POS operator over a ₦4 million deposit shows a...

A recent incident involving the arrest of a Point of Sale (POS) operator by men of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has sparked discussions about the security risks and responsibilities of the POS...

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POS registration: Has CAC enforced its deadline or was it just another media...

Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) issued a directive to POS operators in the country in May 2024 to register their businesses with the agency. According to it, this step will encourage...

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