1 in 6 Ghanaians Paid Bribes to Access Public Services in 2024 – GSS Report Uncovers Deepening Corruption Crisis
A new report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed a troubling trend in public service delivery—one in six Ghanaians (18.4%) who interacted with[more...]
Meta Fined €2.7 Billion As Europe Cracks Down on Children’s Data Privacy
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has emerged as the most heavily fined social media company under the European Union’s General[more...]
The Price of Staying Connected in Nigeria
In today's digital age, internet connectivity is as essential as electricity and clean water. Yet, for many Nigerians, staying connected comes at a steep price,[more...]
Airtel Nigeria Flags Over 9.6 Million Spam Messages with AI-Powered Detection System
In a major stride towards enhancing digital safety, Airtel Nigeria has revealed that its AI-powered Spam Alert Service flagged over 9.6 million spam SMS messages[more...]
Real Reason Why FG Allocated 80% of New Telecom Towers to Northern Nigeria
In a bold move to accelerate digital inclusion, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the deployment of 7,000 new telecommunications towers nationwide — with[more...]
Ghana Shuts Down Embassy in Washington, D.C. Amid Widening Visa Fraud Scandal
Ghana has temporarily closed its embassy in Washington, D.C. and recalled all diplomatic staff following the discovery of a visa and passport fraud scheme allegedly[more...]
Top Nigerian Universities With Strong International Partnerships in 2025
Global collaborations driving academic excellence, research, and cross-border opportunities In an increasingly globalized academic landscape, top Nigerian universities are forging powerful partnerships with renowned foreign[more...]
From the Pitch to the Boardroom: The World’s Top-Earning Sports Stars in 2025 Revealed
Cristiano Ronaldo, even at age 40, continues to dominate—not just on the pitch but in the business of sports. For the third consecutive year and[more...]
Top 10 Most Affordable States To Live in Nigeria
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for April 2025, showing a modest decline in Nigeria’s headline inflation[more...]
African Countries With The Highest Interest Rates in May 2025
As inflation and currency volatility persist across Africa, several central banks have responded by tightening or holding their monetary policy rates. According to the May[more...]
Nigeria’s Broadband Penetration Hits 48.15% in April 2025, Still Trails Behind 70% National Target
Nigeria’s broadband penetration climbed to 48.15% in April 2025, a slight increase from 47.73% in March, according to the latest industry statistics released by the[more...]
NCC Launches Public Reporting Portal, Mandates Telecom Operators to Notify Consumers of Major Network Outages
In a landmark move to enhance transparency and consumer protection, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a new directive mandating all telecom licensees to[more...]
Governor Hyacinth Alia Signs Executive Order Granting Free Right of Way in Benue State
In a bold step to accelerate digital transformation and broadband expansion in Nigeria, Governor Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia has signed an Executive Order[more...]
7 Things Nigeria’s Entertainment Industry Must Know About AI
The Nigerian entertainment industry—valued at over $7 billion and expanding rapidly—is on the brink of its next big disruption: Artificial Intelligence (AI). Whether in film,[more...]
Lagos Named World’s Fastest-Growing Tech City in 2025
Lagos has been named the world’s fastest-growing tech ecosystem for 2025, according to the newly released Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2025 by Netherlands-based research firm[more...]
IBM Fires 8,000 Workers As AI Takes Over HR
In a bold move that underscores the evolving relationship between AI and employment, IBM laid off 8,000 employees in 2023—only to rehire nearly the same[more...]
INEC Launches Dedicated AI Division to Boost Election Integrity and Innovation
In a strategic move to modernise Nigeria’s electoral process, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the establishment of a new Artificial Intelligence (AI)[more...]
Top 10 Payment Gateway Providers Powering Nigeria’s Digital Economy in 2025
Nigeria’s fintech landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a modest number of players in the early 2000s to over 400 operating across more[more...]
NIPOST Surpasses ₦10 Billion Revenue, Eyes Bigger Role in Nigeria’s Digital Economy
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has recorded a major revenue milestone, generating over ₦10 billion in the last fiscal year, as it intensifies efforts to[more...]
$22M Fibre Network Expansion: Lagos Advances Digital Infrastructure with 2,700km Rollout
Lagos State has secured a $22 million foreign direct investment (FDI) to expand its fibre optic infrastructure by an additional 2,700 kilometres, reinforcing its ambition[more...]
