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,…
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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…
News Highlights: TeamApt emphasised that payment systems must be dependable, widely accessible, and tailored to everyday realities to support small businesses and drive inclusive growth. Despite contributing nearly half of Nigeria’s GDP and providing most employment, small businesses struggle with high failure rates. Stakeholders at the Payment Forum Nigeria 2026 have emphasised the need for robust and reliable payment infrastructure to drive financial inclusion, particularly among small businesses, merchants, and agents. Speaking at the forum, David Ijaola of TeamApt, a subsidiary of Moniepoint Inc., said payment systems must be “reliable, reachable, and relevant” to support inclusive economic growth. Representing the…
News Highlights: CerAwards Africa 2026 debuted in Lagos, with CeraVe and Konga Health rewarding top Nigerian creators with Paris trips, cash prizes, and premium content gear. The event showcased Nigeria’s growing beauty and digital economy, blending skincare, technology, and creative innovation on a global platform. The intersection of dermatological excellence, technological innovation, and creative storytelling reached a fever pitch on April 23rd as the inaugural Cerawards Africa 2026 took centre stage in Lagos. Orchestrated by CeraVe, the world’s #1 dermatologist-recommended skincare brand, in an exclusive strategic partnership with Konga Health, Nigeria’s leading distributor of premium skincare and beauty products, the…
News Highlights: Fidelity Bank Plc launched a comprehensive April 2026 SME masterclass series focused on pricing, product quality, digital sales and global trade expansion. The initiative reinforces Fidelity Bank’s broader strategy to empower Nigerian SMEs through practical skills development, business advisory, funding access, and market growth opportunities. As competition intensifies for Nigeria’s small businesses, Fidelity Bank Plc is sharpening its focus on practical enterprise development through a robust lineup of SME masterclasses aimed at helping entrepreneurs strengthen profitability, digital competitiveness and international readiness. In line with its commitment to accelerating the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria,…