Digital Economy & Technology

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...

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.

Crest Africa releases list of top 50 African entrepreneurs for 2026

Crest Africa has officially released its list of the top 50 African entrepreneurs driving economic growth, innovation, and development across the continent.

Nigeria Pushes to Capture Share of Africa’s $1 Trillion AI Economy

As Africa’s artificial intelligence economy is projected to generate up to $1 trillion in value by 2035, Nigeria is rolling out policy, infrastructure and talent...