By Olumide Balogun Nigerians are natural explorers. Whether finding the best supplier in Balogun market, hunting down a recipe for party jollof, or looking for the most affordable flight out of Lagos, we are always searching. Today, human curiosity is expanding, and the way Nigerians express it is evolving. We are speaking to our phones, snapping photos of things we like, and asking incredibly complex questions. For the Nigerian business owner, understanding this shift is a massive opportunity to get discovered by eager customers. Here are four ways AI is rewriting how Nigerians search, along with simple steps to ensure…
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News Highlights: PAFON 3.0 will convene over 600 stakeholders and 20+ experts in Lagos to shape Nigeria’s digital payments, AI, and fintech landscape. The forum will spotlight financial inclusion, regulatory collaboration, and new fintech innovations through panels, exhibitions, and high-level policy dialogue. Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON), the country’s leading industry platform for digital finance stakeholders, has officially announced the third edition of its flagship event, PAFON 3.0. The high-level gathering is scheduled to take place on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, bringing together the brightest minds in banking, fintech, and regulation. Under the central theme of…
News Highlights: Nigerian artists generated over ₦60 billion from Spotify in 2025 alone, with earnings rising by more than 140% in just two years. Nigerian artists accounted for over 80% of tracks on Spotify Nigeria’s Daily Top 50, with 30.3 billion streams worldwide. Spotify has shared Nigeria-specific insights from Loud & Clear, its annual report designed to help artists, fans, and the wider music industry better understand the economics of music streaming. Each year, Loud & Clear analyzes millions of data points to provide a clearer picture of how artists build careers, grow audiences, cross borders, and reach new milestones.…
News Highlights: President Tinubu pledges strong government backing for Nigerian media confronting the market dominance and revenue impact of global platforms like Meta and Google. The administration is considering removing tariffs on essential media production materials and equipment, a move that could significantly lower operating costs. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his government will support the evidence-led campaign of the Nigerian media against Big Tech dominance, anti-competitive activities, and the harsh economic headwinds affecting local media. He described the press as an “indispensable partner” in the nation’s journey towards economic stability, press freedom, and social cohesion. At a meeting…
News Highlights NITDA, in partnership with Women in Cybersecurity, trained Nigerian women in cybersecurity to boost female participation in the digital security workforce. The “Cyber for Women” initiative aims to close the gender gap in cybersecurity by equipping participants with practical skills, tools, and opportunities for collaboration. In a strategic push to close Nigeria’s cybersecurity talent gap, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has rolled out a specialised programme designed to bring more Nigerian women into the nation’s digital defence architecture. The initiative, tagged “Cyber for Women,” was organised in collaboration with Women in Cybersecurity and held recently in…
News Highlights Techeconomy unveiled its 2026 Power List, honouring 100 women whose leadership and innovation are shaping Nigeria’s technology and digital economy. Released to mark International Women’s Day 2026, the initiative seeks to inspire future female leaders and advance gender inclusion in Africa’s tech ecosystem. In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026, Techeconomy, a leading business news platform in Nigeria, has unveiled its “100 Women Shaping the Future: Techeconomy Power List 2026,” recognizing exceptional women driving innovation, leadership, and impact across technology and the broader digital economy. The annual recognition spotlights women who are transforming industries through entrepreneurship, policy…
News Highlights PalmPay Nigeria is advancing women’s inclusion in tech through its Purple Woman Masterclass, equipping participants with digital, professional, and leadership skills. Company leaders say the programme addresses the persistent underrepresentation of women in fintech, with over 250 women trained in three years. PalmPay Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to closing the gender gap in technology by investing in skills development for young women and hosting the third edition of its Purple Woman Masterclass under the flagship Purple Woman programme. The initiative focuses on building digital competence, career readiness, and leadership capacity among participants, positioning them for opportunities within…
News Highlights Union Bank of Nigeria’s International Women’s Month 2026 campaign, places special focus on women living with disabilities and women raising children with disabilities. The campaign features concrete actions, including mentorship programmes, business sustainability training through the Bank’s alpher women’s banking proposition. Union Bank of Nigeria has reinforced its commitment to inclusive empowerment with a targeted campaign spotlighting women living with disabilities and women raising children with disabilities as part of its observance of International Women’s Month 2026. Anchored on the global theme “Give to Gain,” the Bank’s campaign titled “Give to Gain: Creating Pathways for Inclusion and Endless…
News Highlights Canal+ has announced a €100 million “boost plan” starting in 2026 to revive growth at MultiChoice after subscriber numbers and revenue declined. MultiChoice ended 2025 with 14.4 million subscribers, down from 14.9 million the previous year, while revenue fell 6% to €2.4 billion. French media group Canal+ has launched an ambitious €100 million turnaround strategy aimed at restoring growth at African pay-TV giant MultiChoice, the operator behind the DStv platform, after the company lost hundreds of thousands of subscribers and recorded declining revenues. The recovery push follows Canal+’s takeover of the South Africa-based broadcaster, which runs the continent’s…
News Highlights Fidelity Bank launched the “Give Her Power” initiative and signed MoUs with multiple partners to expand its HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme. The programme includes practical empowerment measures, such as distributing 1,000 sewing and grinding machines and offering skills training in various fields. Fidelity Bank Plc has strengthened its drive for women’s economic empowerment with the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with several partner organisations during the launch of its “Give Her Power” initiative. The programme, unveiled as part of activities marking International Women’s Day 2026, is designed to equip Nigerian women with practical skills, mentorship, tools, and…