…solutions that address local payment needs while supporting broader participation in the digital economy. Through collaborations with banks, fintechs, merchants and payment service providers, Verve continues to drive financial inclusion and enable seamless payment experiences for millions of consumers across the contin…

…Government Area of Cross River State. The Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Digital Economy, Philip Obin, raised the alarm, saying the incident occurred on Friday, July 4, 2026. Obin alleged that the victim, Nkeruwem Ikoh, popularly known as Obong Ikor Obong, was shot dead on his farmland in Urugbam by armed me…

…national security and strengthen public confidence? It plays a massive role. There is no digital economy without trust. Trust is not what organisations say; trust is what they do. Banks, telecommunications companies, fintech firms, and other organisations must demonstrate through their actions that they can be trusted…

…with global best practices, emerging technologies and the demands of a rapidly evolving digital economy,” Kayode Adegoke, NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, said in a statement announcing the law. The new law gives NIMC legal responsibility for securing digital identities, protecting sensitive personal data, mana…

…betting that trust will become as valuable as transactions. Why now? Africa’s digital economy is projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030, but cybercriminals are scaling just as quickly. Interpol reported that cybercrime has cost the continent over $3 billion since 2019. South Africa alone recorded nearly 18,000 ransom…

…discussions to Nairobi reflects the city’s growing importance in shaping the continent’s digital economy. Kenya has long been regarded as East Africa’s innovation gateway, helped by the early success of mobile money, a relatively mature startup ecosystem, and the presence of regional offices for global technology compa…

…Origbo, said technological progress alone would not be enough to build a competitive digital economy. He said sustained investment in skills development, partnerships, and trust would be equally important in ensuring that innovation delivered inclusive economic growth. Software developer Omolara Oladipupo also highligh…

…produce citizens that can compete internationally. The world is now digital. We have a digital economy. The global economy is largely digital now. We must produce people who can compete at that level internationally. So we look at education and equip our children with the ICT, not the ones you read about in newspapers.…

…What you should know The TikTok partnership adds to NITDA's expanding portfolio of digital economy initiatives aimed at equipping Nigerians with in-demand digital skills and improving their participation in the global digital economy. Earlier this month, Nairametrics reported that the National Information Technology De…

…like Equiano and Umoja are important. They help create the capacity needed for the digital economy to grow. Talent is another critical area. We’ve trained about eight million people in digital skills, giving them the foundations they need to participate in and benefit from the digital economy. We also need to support s…