Author: Toluwanimi Adejumo

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new directive mandating Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for foreign-issued card transactions that exceed defined spending thresholds, as part of efforts to strengthen transaction security while improving the payment experience for international visitors. The directive, issued via a circular dated December 18, 2025,…

In a move that has sent surprise through both the gaming and streaming industries, world football’s governing body, FIFA, announced today an exclusive partnership with Netflix to launch a brand-new football simulation game. The title is slated for release in the summer of 2026, timed perfectly to coincide with the…

PayPal is set to launch its “PayPal World” platform in Africa in 2026, targeting the continent’s rapidly growing digital payments market. This move is part of the company’s efforts to expand its presence in Africa and tap into the increasing demand for cross-border payments and digital transactions. What is PayPal…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a critical advisory warning Nigerian individuals and businesses against potential security risks associated with the popular AI platform, ChatGPT. The agency raised alarms over newly discovered vulnerabilities that could allow malicious actors to hijack user conversations, steal sensitive data, and manipulate…

The United Kingdom today cemented its position as a global leader in digital finance by formally recognizing cryptocurrencies and other digital assets as a distinct category of property. The Property (Digital Assets etc.) Act 2025 received Royal Assent on Tuesday, completing its passage through Parliament and ending years of legal…

Nigeria’s telecom industry has delivered one of its strongest performances in recent memory, posting 21.49% real GDP growth in Q3 2025, according to fresh data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). It’s a sharp departure from the steady, single-digit growth the sector has recorded in recent years—and it firmly…

To rapidly accelerate digital inclusion and modernise Nigeria’s education sector, NITDA has completed phase one of its national training initiative, certifying 3,600 teachers from all 36 states and the FCT as Digital Literacy Master Trainers. The intensive programme, executed under NITDA’s flagship ‘Digital Literacy for All’ (DL4ALL) initiative, marks a…

Samsung Electronics today unveiled the Galaxy Z TriFold, its long-rumoured triple-folding smartphone, at an event in Seoul, announcing it as the latest addition to its leadership in next-generation form factors for the mobile AI era. Built on a decade of innovation in the foldable category, the Galaxy Z TriFold showcases…

The era of seemingly unlimited free access to cutting-edge generative AI has abruptly ended. OpenAI and Google, the two titans of the artificial intelligence sector, have simultaneously imposed stringent new daily usage caps on their most computationally intensive tools OpenAI’s video generator, Sora, and Google’s latest image model, Nano Banana…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCTA) Administration, led by Minister Nyesom Wike, has commenced the full enforcement of a controversial policy that bans civil servants on Grade Level 14 and below from using smartphones, smartwatches, and all internet-enabled devices within office premises during working hours. The directive, which takes effect on…

Russia’s state communications watchdog, Roskomnadzor, issued a definitive threat on Friday, warning that the globally popular messaging service WhatsApp will be “completely blocked” nationwide unless its owner, U.S. technology giant Meta Platforms, fully complies with restrictive Russian legislation. This move marks the most severe escalation yet in Moscow’s multi-year campaign…

X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has undergone its most dramatic algorithmic shift since the introduction of the “For You” feed, as owner Elon Musk announced today the immediate integration of Grok AI into the sacred “Following” timeline. This update eliminates the final vestige of a purely chronological social…

The Nigerian Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to provide internet access to 20 million citizens currently excluded from the digital economy, leveraging the country’s sovereign satellite asset, the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NigComSat-1R). This crucial initiative forms a central pillar of the nation’s broader strategy to bridge the vast digital…

TECNO has confirmed the launch of its latest device, the TECNO SPARK Slim, introducing new AI-powered capabilities to the smartphone market. The device makes a bold debut as the world’s slimmest curved-screen smartphone, measuring an astonishing 5.93mm. This landmark achievement directly challenges the long-held industry belief that ultra-slim designs must…

Nigeria’s Federal Government has rolled out an AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot aimed at reducing youth unemployment and improving access to critical information. The initiative, named the “Youth Help Desk WhatsApp AI Chatbot,” is designed to serve as a digital lifeline, providing real-time support, mentorship access, and verified job opportunities to millions…

The digital creative landscape of Sub-Saharan Africa was set abuzz as TikTok officially unveiled the nominees for the highly anticipated 2025 TikTok Sub-Saharan Africa Awards. In a stunning validation of the nation’s burgeoning creative economy, Nigerian creators have overwhelmingly dominated the nominations, securing multiple spots in nearly every major category.…

Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is facing a severe financial crisis, with total operating costs (OPEX) soaring to an unprecedented ₦5.85 trillion in 2024, according to a stunning new report from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This figure represents a staggering 85% increase from the ₦3.16 trillion recorded in 2023, laying bare…

Dr. Yann LeCun, the Turing Award-winning computer scientist who has served as Meta’s Chief AI Scientist for over a decade, is planning to leave the company to launch his own artificial intelligence startup. The departure marks a seismic shift in the AI landscape, signaling the exit of one of Meta’s…

The Nigerian Government  announced that it plans to establish a N12 billion research fund dedicated to advancing projects within the nation’s burgeoning digital economy. The announcement was made by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, during his keynote address at the 18th International Conference on…

Meta today named 12 African startups from Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal, and South Africa as winners of its Llama Impact Accelerator 2025, granting them a combined $200,000 to fuel AI innovation. The announcement marks the culmination of a highly competitive six-week accelerator program designed to empower startups using Meta’s open-source Llama…