The growing demand for connected entertainment is transforming the role of the television in Nigerian homes, with Smart TVs increasingly serving as gateways to personalised content, smart home devices and a wider digital lifestyle. As consumers embrace these evolving technologies, LG Electronics is highlighting the importance of combining innovation with convenience, personalisation, security and greater user control in the Smart TV experience. Modern Smart TVs have moved well beyond traditional television viewing. Features such as voice-enabled searches, personalised content recommendations, seamless device connectivity and smart home integration are making entertainment more intuitive and connected. At the same time, LG maintains…
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For many Nigerians, scam calls, phishing messages, and fake websites are becoming increasingly difficult to identify as fraudsters adopt more convincing ways to impersonate trusted institutions and services. Recent incidents shared online show how easily everyday interactions can turn into financial risks. In one case, a Nigerian user shared on X how she lost almost N400,000 after clicking a link relating to an alleged FRSC traffic offence and entering her card details on what appeared to be a website. The experience highlights how increasingly convincing phishing attempts can be, particularly when they appear to come from familiar institutions or government…
Verto, a leading B2B global payments platform, has announced the launch of its new Verto Card, in partnership with Visa, marking a new chapter in how African companies transact internationally. Accessible to customers worldwide, the Verto Card enables businesses to fund, spend, and settle payments across multiple currencies with zero FX markups on eligible currencies, giving them the control and efficiency needed to operate on the global stage. For far too long, African businesses with global operations have been constrained by corporate cards tied to a single settlement currency, imposing hidden FX costs, triggering rejected payments, and driving revenue loss.…
Oxygen X Finance Company has taken its “Right Where You Are” campaign to CMS and Obalende markets in Lagos, engaging traders, small business owners, and other Nigerians where they work and do business. The activation enabled the Oxygen X team to speak directly with traders about access to credit and the practical financial needs of running a business, including restocking, managing cash flow, and pursuing new opportunities. The campaign reflects a simple belief: credit should be within reach of the people who need it. “We need to close the gap in access to formal credit,” said Emmanuella Awogu, Brand Manager,…
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…
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…