News Highlights: Polaris Bank partnered with NACCIMA to launch the NACCIMA Export Support Call Centre aimed at supporting Nigerian non-oil exporters with expert guidance. The Bank equipped the centre with critical infrastructure and reinforced its commitment to Nigeria’s export sector through export financing. Polaris Bank, Nigeria’s leading digital retail and commercial bank, has facilitated the launch of the NACCIMA Export Support Call Centre, a vital initiative designed to provide comprehensive support to Nigerian exporters, especially those operating in the non-oil sector, and enhance their ability to access global markets. This partnership marks a significant step in the Bank’s commitment to…
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By Elvis Eromosele Nigeria’s push to strengthen digital trust has taken a new turn as the House of Representatives urges the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to extend the SIM reassignment window to 18 months. At first glance, the proposal appears straightforward: give more time before inactive numbers are recycled to reduce fraud, identity theft, and wrongful criminal exposure. But beneath the surface lies a more complex issue. This issue goes beyond timelines and cuts to the heart of how Nigeria’s telecom ecosystem is structured, funded, and regulated. A critical but often overlooked factor in this debate is the commercial model…
News Highlights: Amezcua marks its 20th anniversary with the rollout of the GX-1 Bio-Reset System, kicking off its 2026 expansion into the Middle East, Central Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. The launch taps into booming consumer interest in preventive, lifestyle-focused wellbeing—especially in markets like Nigeria, where the sector is rapidly growing. Amezcua, an international wellness technology brand, is marking its 20-year milestone with the global rollout of the GX-1 Bio-Reset System, a non-powered grounding mat designed to be used as part of everyday wellness routines. The rollout signals the first phase of Amezcua’s 2026 expansion across the Middle East, Central Asia…
News Highlights: NITDA emphasises policy, not just infrastructure, as the primary driver of Nigeria’s digital transformation, urging stronger collaboration across government, private sector, and civil society. Officials highlight the need for local data hosting and investment in indigenous cloud infrastructure, warning that over 90% of Nigeria’s data is stored abroad, threatening national sovereignty. Nigeria’s push to become a leading digital hub in Africa will depend less on infrastructure alone and more on the strength of its policy environment, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said. Speaking at the IoT West Africa Conference, Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa,…
News Highlights: Konga launches a month-long Tech Month campaign (May 1–31, 2026), offering up to 50% discounts on a wide range of genuine tech products. Starlink names Konga as its authorized support centre in Nigeria, enabling in-store customer assistance alongside exclusive deals. Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce platform, has officially announced the launch of its highly anticipated Konga Tech Month. Konga Tech Month is a month-long campaign dedicated to delivering exceptional value across the technology category. It runs from May 1 to May 31, 2026, and presents one of the most compelling opportunities for consumers, SMEs, and corporates to acquire…
News Highlights: PalmPay’s Managing Director, Chika Nwosu, positioned embedded finance as a practical solution to Africa’s financial access and usability challenges. Nwosu highlighted PalmPay’s scale and reliability, citing its 99.95% transaction success rate, over 500,000 agent network, and focus on trust, AI-driven security, and accessibility. PalmPay’s Managing Director, Mr. Chika Nwosu, delivered a compelling address on the transformative role of embedded finance in Africa at the third edition of Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 3.0), held on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Lagos. Speaking on the theme “Embedded Finance in Africa: Powering Payments Where People Live, Work, and Trade”, Nwosu emphasized…
News Highlights: Court stops MTN and Airtel from suspending Nairtime’s services, protecting millions of Nigerians’ access to airtime and data credit. The ruling affirms Nairtime’s regulatory standing and supports digital financial inclusion for underserved consumers. Nairtime Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of global AI-powered financial infrastructure group Optasia, has confirmed that the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Abuja Judicial Division, has granted an interim injunction on 24 April 2026, restraining MTN Nigeria Communications PLC and Airtel Networks Limited from suspending or interfering with Nairtime’s access to critical telecommunications platforms. The Order, issued in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/779/2026, prevents any disruption to essential…
News Highlights: Africa’s digital economy growth depends on stronger cybersecurity, expanded data infrastructure, and reliable power to address rising cyber threats and scaling challenges. Industry leaders say digital twins, improved interconnectivity, and resilient energy systems are essential to optimising data centres and unlocking Africa’s multi-trillion-dollar digital potential. Experts from government and the private sector have stressed that Africa’s digital economy can only achieve sustainable growth by effectively tackling escalating cyber threats, expanding critical data infrastructure, and overcoming persistent power and connectivity challenges. They shared these insights at the IoT West Africa 2026 Conference and Data Centre Cloud Expo in Lagos.…
News Highlights: Over 2,000 Kano households were empowered with NASENI Clean Cookstoves, Solar Home Systems, and other locally made tools to improve access to clean, reliable energy. Government endorsed NASENI’s Zero Carbon (ZeCo) Project, with Minister Jumoke Oduwole affirming its alignment with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Kano State has become the latest beneficiary of Nigeria’s push toward sustainable energy, as the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) rolled out its Sustainable Empowerment Programme to more than 2,000 households. The initiative, launched on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Fabs Event Centre, provided families with NASENI Clean Cookstoves, Solar…
News Highlights: Fidelity Bank Plc extended its “Give Her Power” initiative to Ikorodu, Lagos State, equipping over 30 women with essential business tools. The Ikorodu outreach marked the third phase of the programme’s rollout, with plans to expand to the South-East, South-South, and Northern Nigeria. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has extended its flagship women empowerment programme, “Give Her Power”, to Ikorodu, Lagos State, empowering over 30 women with vocational tools to support their businesses and improve household income. The Ikorodu outreach, which marks the third phase of the Initiative’s nationwide rollout, saw the distribution of 12 sewing machines…