Two women have been arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos over allegations of conspiring to circulate false information claiming that Access Bank Plc would shut down its operations on September 23, 2026, prompting customers to close their accounts and withdraw their funds. The defendants, Idorenyin Samuel Umoh and Fineness Monday Esu, were arraigned by the Police prosecuting counsel, Stanley Nwafoaku, of the Directorate of Legal Services, Federal Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Nigeria Police Force, Alagbon, Ikoyi, Lagos. The three-count charge accused the defendants of conspiring with other persons now at large to disseminate false information about the bank…
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The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has called on the public to recognise individuals and organisations driving Nigeria’s digital growth through the effective use of the country’s .ng internet domain, as nominations open for the 9th edition of the .ng Awards. The 15-day nomination window, which runs from September 14 to 28, 2026, provides an opportunity for members of the public to nominate outstanding contributors to Nigeria’s digital ecosystem whose activities leverage the .ng domain. NiRA, the registry responsible for managing Nigeria’s country code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD), .ng, said the annual awards celebrate individuals and organisations using the .ng domain…
Technology, finance and cybersecurity experts are set to converge in Lagos for GrowthX by Techeconomy 2026, with futurist and cybersecurity expert David Adeoye Abodunrin among the latest high-profile speakers unveiled for the event. The conference, scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026, at The Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, will focus on the infrastructure, innovation and collaboration needed to accelerate Nigeria’s digital economy. Abodunrin will deliver a keynote address titled “Trust by Design: Building Nigeria’s Next Generation of Digital Payments and Infrastructure,” bringing nearly three decades of experience spanning technology, finance, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and digital transformation to the conference. His…
In Nigeria’s evolving digital financial landscape, convenience and security must go hand in hand. While digital banking gives users quick and easy access to their money, having the right tools to protect their accounts is equally important. That is the message behind “PalmPay Dey For You,” PalmPay’s security campaign focused on raising awareness about financial safety and helping users take advantage of the security tools available within the app for extra protection. As part of the campaign, PalmPay unveiled new security features available through its upgraded Security Centre, like NightGuard, a transaction protection feature designed to provide extra security during…
Construction on the 125-kilometre Benin-Asaba Expressway is set for a significant acceleration from October, once the rainy season subsides, according to the company handling the project. The Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited (BAECC) says it is mobilising extra personnel, equipment and materials ahead of the dry-season construction window. The planned push will focus on finishing drainage work, laying pavement, installing asphalt binder and wearing courses, building culverts, and completing other permanent works across several sections of the corridor. BAECC Chief Executive Officer Samuel Daramola said the coming months would bring visible progress after a rain-hampered stretch of the project. “As…
Fidelity Bank Plc has intensified efforts to strengthen the capacity and resilience of businesses in Northern Nigeria, with a call for greater collaboration, access to finance and practical business knowledge to unlock the region’s entrepreneurial potential. The financial institution made the commitment at the Kano edition of its Quarterly Business Forum, themed “Positioning Northern Businesses for Growth,” which brought together entrepreneurs, business owners, industry stakeholders and customers to examine practical strategies for building sustainable enterprises. Beyond traditional access to credit, the forum focused on critical issues affecting businesses, including financial management, business structuring, access to markets, capacity development and the…
Nigeria is positioning its rapidly expanding digital economy as a major catalyst for investment in data centres, cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence, with the Federal Government stressing the need for policy certainty, secure digital ecosystems and stronger connectivity to unlock the next phase of infrastructure growth. Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, disclosed this while speaking on a high-level industry panel titled “Converting Digital Demand into Data Centre Investment” at the just-concluded ITW Data Cloud Africa 2026. Inuwa, who participated in the panel alongside Ike Nnamani of Digital Realty Nigeria, Wole Abu of Equinix, Temitope…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has moved to remove one of the major barriers to digital learning in Nigeria by providing learners with up to 100 megabytes (MB) of free daily data to access approved educational platforms and content. The intervention, unveiled on Thursday under the Zero-Rated Data Access to Educational Platforms and Content initiative, is designed to widen access to digital education, reduce inequalities in learning opportunities and strengthen the human-capital base needed to drive Nigeria’s long-term economic development. Under the Operator-Sponsored Model adopted for the initial rollout, eligible users will receive a daily 100MB allowance for accessing designated…
For many small businesses, growth starts with returning customers, referrals, and recommendations. But eventually, every business reaches a point where it needs to do more: reach new people, keep up when orders come in, and turn interest into a sale. On WhatsApp, all of that happens directly in the chat. It’s already where your customers are asking questions, weighing up options, and deciding what to buy. What many business owners don’t realise is how much more the WhatsApp Business app can do to help – from an AI assistant that replies when you can’t, to tools that bring new customers…
For many Nigerian businesses, the next growth opportunity may be located beyond the country. A fashion entrepreneur may source premium fabrics from Ghana. A pharmaceutical distributor may purchase essential products from Kenya. A manufacturer may pay suppliers across several African markets, while a technology company in Lagos may serve customers in Rwanda or Zambia. Across Africa, commercial relationships are expanding, and businesses are discovering new suppliers, customers and investment opportunities. The African Continental Free Trade Area is supporting this momentum by creating a framework for deeper economic integration, wider market access and increased trade among African countries. Farmers, traders, cooperatives,…