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By Martin Ekpeke The House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on the Economic, Regulatory and Security Implications of Cryptocurrency Adoption and Point-of-Sale (POS) Operations in Nigeria recently held a crucial meeting with regulators and virtual assets service providers (VASPs), through the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN). The high-level engagement sought to gather insights for developing a balanced and forward-looking national framework for cryptocurrency and digital asset regulation in the country, even as the meeting underscores the legislature’s commitment to addressing both the security risks and the economic potential of Nigeria’s booming digital finance sector. The Chairman of the…

The Ndukwe Kalu Foundation (NKF) has announced the much-anticipated 2025 edition of its flagship Child Online Safety Protection and Reporting of Abuse (COSPRA) Summit, themed “Empowering Digital Citizens: Building a Safer Online Generation.” This groundbreaking summit, proudly sponsored by the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), will unite Nigeria’s leading voices in technology, education, and child protection to address one of the most urgent challenges of our time — creating a safer digital space for children and young people. With key implementing partners and co-sponsors: including the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Internet Society (ISOC), National…

The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), the registry of the .ng country code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD), has officially opened voting for the 8th edition of the .ng Awards, with 88 nominees shortlisted across 19 categories. Voting opened/ on October 31st, 2025, and will run for 20 days, closing at midnight on November 19th, 2025. Over the past eight years, the .ng Awards have recognized more than 100 organizations and individuals who have leveraged the .ng domain to build and strengthen Nigeria’s internet ecosystem. The Awards serve not only as a platform to celebrate excellence but also as a powerful vehicle…

…. Landmark Africa Summit Set to Transform Digital Connectivity Landscape The local organizing committee of the IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CTU-EMEA) Summit 2025 on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the management of Baze University, Abuja, the host institution for the landmark event scheduled for November 27-28, 2025. The high-level meeting, which brought together IEEE Nigeria leadership and Baze University’s top management, focused on finalizing preparations for what promises to be one of Africa’s most significant digital inclusion conferences, themed “Bridging Digital Frontiers: African Solutions for Universal Connectivity”. High-Level Delegation Signals Summit’s Strategic Importance The…

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has released its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, signaling a remarkable recovery and demonstrating robust operational momentum. The company successfully reversed a massive prior-year loss, restored positive financial positions, and declared an interim dividend, all while accelerating key network investments. The turnaround was underpinned by a significantly improved macroeconomic environment, namely a stronger Naira, easing inflation, and the start of monetary policy easing which allowed the company’s strategic execution and efficiency initiatives to deliver outsized results. Key Financial Highlights: A Return to Profitability and Strength The most striking aspect of the…

Life’s Good Initiative” Delivers Sustainable Water, Hygiene, and Hope to Anfeyin Olokuta Community in Kwara State LG Electronics, a global leader in consumer technology and corporate social responsibility, has commissioned a solar-powered borehole and free mobile laundry station for the Anfeyin Oja Olokuta community in Ilorin under its Life’s Good Initiative. This marks the 16th borehole donated by LG across Nigeria, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to clean water, health, and community development. The new facility will provide reliable, year-round access to safe water for thousands of residents, while the free mobile laundry station available for three months will promote hygiene…

By Ray Umukoro Nigeria’s maverick entrepreneur and Group Chief Executive Officer of Konga, Africa’s fastest growing e-commerce powerhouse, Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, last weekend made history for himself and the nation as he was honoured with two global awards of distinction by Forbes and Euro Knowledge. The Oxford-trained Prince Ekeh who had the privilege of giving the fire-starter speech inside the House of Lords, London, venue of the event, was bestowed with the Distinguished Euro Knowledge Award for Emerging Leadership in Digital Transformation: e-Commerce, digital infrastructure and financial technology as well as the Forbes Best of Africa E-commerce Leadership Award 2025…

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has established a new premier system for recognizing excellence in the communication industry with the launch of the annual Public Relations, Reputation, Ideas, Concepts and Excellence (PRICE) Awards and Prizes. In a statement issued and signed by Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, Vice Chairman, National Planning Committee, NIPR Annual PRICE Awards and Prizes 2025, the new awards will serve as the body’s official platform for the curation, recognition, exhibition, and celebration of outstanding public relations campaigns and accomplishments across Nigeria. the statement disclosed that the maiden edition of the prestigious event is scheduled to take place on…

By Martin Ekpeke Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has hailed the formal launch of the Coleman Technical Industries Limited (CTIL) fibre optic cable factory in Sagamu, describing it as a truly significant milestone that perfectly aligns with the government’s ambitious digital connectivity goals. The factory, which is now the largest fibre optic cable manufacturing facility in Africa, was officially launched as part of CTIL’s celebration of 50 years of excellence in cable manufacturing. Minister Tijani expressed his immense excitement, noting that the local establishment of this critical manufacturing component factory comes at an opportune…