Digital Economy & Technology

Ondo Launches AI-Powered System to Digitise Civil Service Operations

Ondo Pay integrates personnel records, payroll and pension processes into a centralised digital platform

Nigeria Launches $300m Fund to Scale Off-Grid Renewable Energy

The Nigeria Distributed Renewable Energy Fund, co-managed by NSIA and Africa50, is moving into active capital deployment to support mini-grids, standalone solar systems and other...

Nigeria Joins INTERPOL AI Operation That Identifies 126 Terror Suspects

Nigeria was among 11 countries involved in an INTERPOL operation that used artificial intelligence to process more than 100,000 images and identify 126 suspected foreign terrorist...

Telecom Stakeholders Propose National Index to Track Sustainability

Proposed framework to assess ESG performance of operators enters stakeholder review as industry targets stronger sustainability standards.

Swerv Expands B2B Payments With Cards, Payouts and Stablecoin Settlement

Swerv positioned as a B2B payments platform for fintechs and businesses, offering APIs for cards, payouts, collections and cross-border settlement.

Electricity: Nigerians Asked Me to Slow Down Because Their Freezers Are Now Freezing — Power Minister

Joseph Tegbe says improved electricity supply has restored up to 18 hours of power in some areas, while ageing infrastructure and vandalism remain major challenges.

NIN Enrolment Hits 142m as FG Targets 95% Coverage by December

Nigeria’s national identity enrolment has surpassed 142 million Nigerians and legal residents, as the Federal Government pushes for 95% NIN coverage by December 2026.

FRSC Warns Nigerians Against Fake Traffic Offence SMS, Website

The Federal Road Safety Corps has warned motorists against fake traffic offence SMS messages directing recipients to a fraudulent website to review alleged violations.

Bolt Driver Registrations Jump 92% After Uber Exits Nigeria

Ride-hailing platform Bolt has recorded a 92% week-on-week increase in driver registrations in Nigeria following Uber’s exit from the market.

Atiku Says Tinubu Made Nigeria Expensive, Promises Affordable Economy

Atiku Abubakar has criticised Tinubu’s economic policies, promising cheaper production and living costs if elected president in 2027.

FG iDICE Training: 8,000 Free Slots for Osun Youths, How to Apply

The Federal Government-backed iDICE programme has allocated 8,000 free training slots to Osun State, with applications open for digital and BPO skills training.

FG Digital Training Academy National Launch Holds Today as 16,000 Begin Training

The Federal Government’s Digital Training Academy holds its national launch today, with 16,000 Nigerians selected for its first free digital skills cohort.

EFCC Adopts 72-Hour Freeze Strategy to Stop Suspicious Funds Before They Disappear

The EFCC has adopted a proactive strategy to detect and temporarily freeze suspicious funds within 72 hours, with increased focus on cryptocurrency transactions.

OPay Debunks Viral Shutdown Rumour, Assures Customers: ‘We’re Going Nowhere

OPay has debunked a viral claim that it will suspend operations from September 1, 2026, describing the report as false, malicious and misleading while assuring customers that its...

SEC Proposes ₦30m Fee, ₦2bn Capital for Crypto Exchanges

NITDA Urges CBN to Prepare for ‘Invisible Banking’ Era

NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa says Nigeria’s banking regulation must evolve as financial services become embedded in everyday digital platforms.

INEC Adopts Osun Election as Benchmark for 2027 Polls

INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan says lessons from the Osun governorship election will shape the commission’s preparations for the 2027 general elections.

Nigerian Firm Launches Email Platform for Message Corrections

A Lagos-based digital product company has launched Afterwordmail, an email platform designed to allow users to correct messages after they have been delivered.