–Karl Toriola Takes on Additional Role as Vice President, Francophone Africa MTN Group has announced a restructuring of its executive leadership team, aimed at strengthening the execution of its Ambition2025 strategy and positioning the company for long-term growth across its key markets. Central to this development is the expanded role of Dr. Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, who will now also serve as Vice President for Francophone Africa, effective 1 November 2025. This dual responsibility places Karl at the forefront of MTN’s strategic push to deepen market share and accelerate digital inclusion in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, and Congo…
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The push for an inclusive digital ecosystem in Nigeria received a major boost on Thursday, July 17, 2025, as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) hosted a sensitisation workshop in Abuja, aimed at empowering persons with disabilities to fully participate in the digital space. With the theme “Empowering All – Advancing Digital Citizenship and Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities,” the forum served as a strategic platform for stakeholders, including policymakers, ICT professionals, civil society actors, and persons with disabilities, to exchange knowledge and foster collective action toward bridging the digital divide. Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of the National…
Bauchi State has set its sights on becoming a leading hub for digital innovation in Northern Nigeria with the official launch of the Digital Literacy and Skills Framework (DL4ALL Bauchi Initiative), a bold programme designed to bridge the digital skills gap and prepare citizens for the demands of the 21st-century economy. The flagship initiative, implemented through the State’s Bureau for ICT and Digital Economy in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), aims to equip youths, artisans, civil servants, and students with the skills needed to thrive in a technology-driven world. Speaking at the launch, Governor Bala Mohammed…
Nigeria’s journey toward a globally competitive digital economy hinges on the fusion of intelligence, security, and sustainability, according to the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa. Speaking in Kano on Tuesday at the opening of the 19th International Conference (CONNOVATE 2025) of the Nigerian Computer Society (NCS), Inuwa stressed that these three elements are now “indispensable drivers of national progress.” The conference, themed “Intelligent, Secure, and Sustainable Innovations for a Connected World”, brought together technology leaders, researchers, and innovators. Represented by Engr. Salisu Kaka, Director of E-Government and Digital Economy Development, Inuwa underscored the…
By Kehinde Ogundare Business growth should feel energising, not like a daily struggle. When operations begin to scale, the software systems need to scale as well, and adapt to the new processes and needs of the growing organisation. For many Nigerian startups, with rising costs, lean teams, and limited time, staying organised becomes a challenge. Growth demands structure, not just ambition. The good news? A wide range of affordable and accessible tech tools can help businesses reduce costs, streamline operations, and unlock capacity. Whether it’s managing finances, people, or customers, small teams now have the means to operate at enterprise-level…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has pledged to work more closely with its supervising Ministry and newly appointed Board members to deliver on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for Nigeria’s digital economy. In a statement signed by Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Commission expressed “profound appreciation” to the President for appointing Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe as Chairman-designate of its Board, alongside other distinguished designate-Board members and designate-members of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) Board. Maida described the leadership team, as constituted by the President, as “highly esteemed individuals…
Meta’s Threads app has soared past 400 million monthly active users, marking a major milestone in its two-year bid to rival Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter. Instagram head, Adam Mosseri announced the figure in a post on August 12, 2025, revealing a sharp climb from 350 million users in April. The growth, he said, underscores Threads’ rapid expansion as Meta leans on Instagram’s massive ecosystem to drive adoption through seamless cross-posting and built-in user discovery tools. Since its July 2023 launch, Threads has capitalized on discontent with X following Musk’s acquisition, attracting millions seeking an alternative to the…
Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has commended the transformational strides of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) under the leadership of Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu. The minister made the commendation after inspecting NASENI facilities, including the NASENI Innovation Hub, NASENI technology site at the Abuja Technology Village, the NASENI Troment facility, and another facility at Abuja Technology Park, Idu Industrial Area, respectively, on Monday, August 11, 2025. The visit was part of a broader effort by the ministry to assess local industrial capacity and see high-impact projects that are accelerating the Federal…
Rubrik, a leading cybersecurity firm, has teamed up with Sophos, a global innovator in advanced security solutions, to launch Sophos M365 Backup and Recovery Powered by Rubrik. The collaboration delivers the first Managed Detection and Response (MDR)-optimized Microsoft 365 backup and recovery solution fully integrated into Sophos Central, the company’s security operations platform. Tailored for IT and cybersecurity teams, the new solution offers a unified global platform that strengthens cyber resilience. It is designed to protect against ransomware, account compromises, insider threats, and data loss across SharePoint, Exchange, OneDrive, and Teams. “We are reshaping what it means to stay operational…
First Securities Brokers Limited, the stockbroking subsidiary of First Holdco Plc, recently announced its impressive performance in the latest Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Broker Performance Report. The firm secured first place in terms of trading volume and value of transactions for the month of July, 2025. According to the report, First Securities Brokers Limited displayed strong trading activity and strategic market positioning, further solidifying its reputation as a significant player in the capital and equities market. Fiona Ahimie, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of First Securities Brokers Limited expressed her pleasure at the firm’s achievement of a trading value of…