Author: Rommy Imah

Google.org has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cybersecurity resilience across Sub-Saharan Africa with a grant supporting the launch of Resilio Africa, a new initiative by the Cybersafe Foundation aimed at protecting critical community institutions. Delivering virtual remarks at the launch event in Lagos, Haviva Kohl, Senior Program Manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at Google, praised the Cybersafe Foundation team for its forward-looking approach to cybersecurity. “At Google.org, we look for force multipliers, organizations that don’t just solve a problem for today, but build the infrastructure to protect tomorrow,” Kohl said. “Cybersecurity is exactly that.” She commended…

The Cybersafe Foundation has officially launched Resilio Africa, a multi-country initiative aimed at strengthening cybersecurity resilience among critical community institutions across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and South Africa. Speaking at the event in Lagos, Executive Director of the Cybersafe Foundation, Confidence Staveley, noted that while many organizations recognize the risks posed by cyber threats, conversations often stall when it comes to implementation. According to her, the primary barrier is not a lack of willingness but limited financial capacity to fund adequate cybersecurity measures. “The conversation drops off at the point of taking action,” she said, explaining that many institutions lack the…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has joined the global community in commemorating National Privacy Week 2026, with the Commission reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding consumer rights and promoting responsible data governance in the country’s digital economy. The week-long event, aligned with Global Privacy Day on January 28, is themed “Privacy in the Era of Emerging Technologies: Trust, Ethics and Innovation.” According to the NCC, the initiative represents a shift from awareness campaigns to building a sustainable culture of empowerment in data protection. “This year’s focus is to empower the data subject, strengthen corporate accountability, and drive economic growth,” said Nnenna…

Fidelity Bank Plc has deepened its impact in the education sector by investing directly in learning infrastructure, underscoring its commitment to quality education and youth empowerment. The leading financial institution recently completed the comprehensive renovation of a one-storey administrative building at Community Secondary School, Enugwuabo Ufuma, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, to help ease longstanding infrastructural challenges confronting the school. The upgraded facility was formally handed over to the school community during a well-attended ceremony that brought together government officials, community leaders and key stakeholders, marking another milestone in Fidelity Bank’s drive to support sustainable educational…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released its Q4 2025 Network Performance Reports, highlighting steady improvements in network quality across the country, driven by sustained industry investment and data-driven regulatory oversight. Speaking at a media engagement in Abuja, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, said the release of the reports underscores the Commission’s commitment to transparency, accountability and the continuous enhancement of Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. Maida explained that the reports, produced in collaboration with global analytics firm Ookla, provide independent, real-world insights into network performance and the actual experience of subscribers across urban centres, rural…

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has disclosed that Nigeria’s data privacy ecosystem has grown into a multi-billion-naira industry, generating more than ₦16.2 billion in value within two years, contributing over ₦5.2 billion to federal revenue and creating an estimated 23,000 jobs nationwide. National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, revealed this during a media workshop and capacity-building engagement held in Lagos, where he outlined the Commission’s enforcement milestones and expanding economic impact. Olatunji noted that although the NDPC was not established primarily as a revenue-generating agency, compliance-related inflows into government coffers have been substantial.…

Nigeria is emerging as one of the world’s most active frontiers for artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, according to a new joint report by Google and Ipsos. Rather than approaching AI with caution, Nigerians are integrating the technology rapidly into everyday life, positioning the country at the forefront of global usage. The study, titled “Our Life with AI: Helpfulness in the Hands of More People,” highlights widespread and practical application of AI tools across sectors such as education, business, and personal development. It also reflects a strong sense of confidence in the technology’s potential to improve productivity and expand opportunity. Notably,…

As it intensifies efforts to translate digital training into measurable economic outcomes, the Federal Government has unveiled a new initiative—the 3MTT Impact Challenge—to assess the real-world impact of its flagship 3 Million Tech Talent (3MTT) programme. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, announced the challenge on Tuesday via his official X handle, describing it as a key step in deepening accountability and strengthening results as the programme enters its scale-up phase. According to the minister, more than 135,000 Nigerians have been trained across three cohorts during the pilot phase of the 3MTT programme, while community-driven…

Paystack, a company solving payments problems for ambitious businesses in Africa, Tuesday announced the launch of The Stack Group (TSG), a parent holding company that will aggregate the tech-focused family of brands connected with Paystack. TSG Founding shareholders include Stripe, Shola Akinlade (Founder and CEO of Paystack), and existing Paystack employees. The agreements establishing TSG as the parent holding company were signed in October 2025, and are subject to the requisite regulatory approvals. Since its acquisition by Stripe in 2020, Paystack has grown its payment volume by 12x and is licensed and operational in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and…

In the digital age, few national resources are as strategic, and as invisible, as radio frequency spectrum. It is the silent infrastructure that powers mobile phones, broadband internet, satellite communications, broadcasting, Wi-Fi, smart devices, and emerging technologies such as 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), and smart city applications. As demand for digital services accelerates, the way a country manages its spectrum increasingly determines its economic competitiveness, digital inclusion, and innovation capacity. Recognising this reality, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has developed the Draft Spectrum Roadmap for the Communications Sector (2025–2030)—a forward-looking framework designed to guide how spectrum is planned,…