The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, has dismissed online reports linking the NRS to an imaginary fraud related to the Frontier Exploration Fund, calling it sponsored fake news. The report had alleged the transfer of $279 million from the Fund’s account to some unnamed accounts and claimed that Adedeji and the NRS were in the know of the ‘illegal’ movement of money. According to the report, the alleged fraud had put Adedeji under pressure with stakeholders calling for forensic audit of the Fund’s account. But in his reaction via telephone, Adedeji dismissed the said report…
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Nigeria is translating bold digital ambitions into tangible national transformation, accelerating socio-economic development through progressive policy, AI innovation, and human capital development to deliver lasting benefits for its citizens. GITEX NIGERIA, West Africa’s largest tech, AI and startup event, spotlights Nigeria’s progress from aspiration to action, reinforcing its position as one of Africa’s leading AI and digital economy growth markets. Under the patronage of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GITEX NIGERIA takes place across Abuja and Lagos from 31 August–3 September 2026. Supported by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy in collaboration with the National Information…
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to deepening collaboration with key Federal Government agencies to accelerate renewable energy development, attract strategic investments, and strengthen the state’s business environment. The Governor made the commitment on Thursday, August 6, 2026, while receiving separate delegations from the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PI-CNG & EV) at Government House, Umuahia. Receiving the delegations, led by their respective Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers, Governor Otti expressed appreciation for their presentations and assured them…
Clea, the stablecoin-powered cross-border payments platform helping African businesses trade globally, has launched Vendor Payments, a new capability that enables businesses to simplify payments to international suppliers, auction platforms, and shipping companies directly through the platform. Clea surpassed $20 million in transaction volume within six months of emerging from stealth in December 2025, reflecting growing adoption of its cross-border payments platform. Since its pilot launch, Vendor Payments has already been adopted by more than 50 businesses, demonstrating strong customer demand for solutions that simplify supplier payments and support the growing international ambitions of African businesses. The feature enables customers to…
The 12th edition of the eWorld Forum will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Nigeria’s GSM revolution with a high-level industry dialogue and the launch of two landmark books by renowned ICT journalist and Publisher of eWorldnews, Aaron Ukodie. Scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, the forum will convene under the theme, “The GSM Digital Milestones: 25 Years On,” bringing together policymakers, regulators, telecommunications operators, technology innovators, investors, academics, and other key stakeholders to reflect on the remarkable transformation of Nigeria’s digital landscape. A major attraction of this year’s forum will be the unveiling…
Millions of self-employed and informal-sector workers in Nigeria are set to gain easier access to retirement savings following a strategic partnership between TeamApt Limited and digital pension agent platform Awabah to power Pension Direct, an innovative micro-pension solution. Unveiled in Lagos, Pension Direct leverages TeamApt’s Direct Debit infrastructure to simplify pension enrolment and automate recurring contributions for workers outside the formal employment system. The solution enables users to register for a personal pension at a point-of-sale (POS) terminal within minutes, tokenise their payment card, and schedule automatic contributions without the need for repeated manual payments. The initiative is designed to…
Airtel Nigeria has further extended its national retail footprint with the rollout of 350 out of a planned 500 premium experience centres, which are designed to bring faster, more convenient service closer to millions of Nigerians. The new retail shops, officially unveiled at a symbolic launch at City Mall, Onikan, Lagos, mark the latest phase in Airtel Nigeria’s grand retail strategy. They significantly expand the company’s extensive network of over 9,000 exclusive shops across every local government area, more than 350 premium experience centres, and over 73,000 retailers in all top towns and cities nationwide. Built as compact, high-efficiency touchpoints,…
Nigeria has taken a significant step towards strengthening its digital sovereignty and building a resilient digital economy as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) unveiled the Regulatory Instruments for the National Sovereignty Cloud Initiative (NSCI), a comprehensive framework designed to reshape the nation’s cloud computing ecosystem. The NSCI is a strategic Federal Government programme coordinated by NITDA to enhance Nigeria’s digital sovereignty and accelerate the adoption of secure, reliable, and locally driven cloud infrastructure. The initiative is anchored on four key regulatory instruments: the National Computing Guideline, the National Cloud Technical Guideline, the National Digital Infrastructure Assurance Framework, and…
Nigeria’s technology retail landscape reached another significant milestone on Monday, August 3, 2026, as global technology giant ASUS, in partnership with Konga, officially commissioned its first flagship experience store in West Africa. Strategically located at 16 Otigba Street, Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos- the heartbeat of Nigeria’s technology ecosystem- the state-of-the-art facility represents a major investment in customer experience, product accessibility, and digital innovation. The launch also reinforces Konga’s growing reputation as a preferred gateway for leading global technology brands into the Nigerian market. The landmark event attracted the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN,…
As multiple legal disputes arising from the acquisition of Pan African Towers unfold before Nigerian courts, one name consistently appears across the proceedings: Adefolarin Ogunsanya. Court filings involving the Board Chairman and DPI partner raise broader questions about shareholder influence, corporate governance and executive independence following the 2023 acquisition. From Deal Of The Year To Lawsuits Of The Year The relationship did not begin in conflict. According to court filings, former Pan African Towers CEO Azeez Amida played a leading role in identifying and engaging investors after the company’s shareholders decided to pursue a sale. The filings state that negotiations…