…in agriculture and agro-processing, manufacturing, construction, tourism and digital services. “The private sector will be central to Nigeria’s transformation: businesses organise production, employ workers and connect markets. Yet they cannot fulfil this role without an enabling operating environment. “Our entrepreneu…

…ambitions into practical action as the country develops its AI ecosystem and expands digital services. The post UK, Nigeria deepen collaboration on AI governance, digital transformation appeared first on Vanguard News.

…agriculture, agro-processing, fashion and textiles, technology, creative industries and digital services. However, she said many of these businesses were yet to take advantage of export opportunities because of limited knowledge of international markets, export procedures, documentation, quality standards, certificatio…

…scale solutions rapidly across markets, integrating switching, issuing, acquiring, and digital services into a coherent, continent-wide proposition. In essence, Interswitch gives businesses one integrated backbone to serve many countries, many currencies, and many customer segments reliably, securely and at scale. 6. W…

…572,000 views within minutes of being published.The Central Bank of Nigeria lists OPay Digital Services Limited as a licensed mobile money operator, placing it within Nigeria's regulated payments system.OPay has advised customers and members of the public to verify any information about its services through its officia…

…as consumers moved from feature phones to internet-enabled devices and app-driven digital services. Android remained the dominant operating system, accounting for 88 per cent of smartphones in the study, compared with 86 per cent in 2023. Apple’s iOS accounted for 13 per cent in 2025. The country’s smartphone market wa…

…and connectivity, inadequate digital skills and limited participation in the design of digital services. “Digital inclusion must therefore encompass accessibility, affordability, digital skills, safety and meaningful use,” she said. Citing World Health Organisation data, Obi said approximately 1.3 billion people, repre…

…be combined with improved seeds, irrigation, organization, markets, finance, extension, digital services and efficient input systems.” On his part, Group Head, Agriculture and Solid Mineral Finance, Sterling Bank Plc, Dr. Olushola Obikanye, said weak market structures were also eroding farmers’ earnings, with smallhold…

…with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.OPay Digital Services Limited has issued a formal legal warning to an X user identified as Cute Hafserh, with the username @haifah_er_abba, over a post the fintech company says falsely claimed it would go on a long, indefinite break and…

…be explored. "The company's representative, Uche Ogwuda, said at the media event that "digital services have become the magic tool to transform lives, and anyone who understands that success is aided by the application of transformative telecommunication products and services will understand never to settle for less."…

…Lucky Jackpot Photo: NurphotoImagesDespite the strong numbers, MTN's Senior Manager for Digital Services Partner Management, Eyitayo Amushan, said the campaign has significant room to grow.He said: "With over 40 million active data subscribers and over 90 million subscribers on the network, 1.4 million playing today is…

…the individual situation of each minor or the varying levels of risk across different digital services. Judges also highlighted serious privacy concerns, pointing out that enforcing such a measure would force all users including adults to verify their identity online.In its decision, the court acknowledged the legitima…

…protected across public institutions. Perhaps, in strengthening confidence in government digital services, the president has just directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to fully comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act) This directive alone, reinforces a country willing to make responsible…

…expected the partnership to support Enugu’s ambition to become a leading destination for digital services, artificial intelligence, startup incubation, outsourcing, research and other technology-enabled activities. “We expect that this partnership will support Enugu’s ambition to become a leading destination for digita…

…direction, alongside rising demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence and digital services, was creating opportunities for investment in Nigeria’s data infrastructure ecosystem. He said several global hyperscalers and technology infrastructure companies had expressed interest in Nigeria, although he did not d…

…debit card.What is the full meaning of OPay?The mobile money platform is known as OPay Digital Services Limited. It was previously known as Paycom Nigeria Limited. Which country owns OPay Bank?The mobile platform is owned by a Chinese billionaire named Zhou Yahui through the Opera web browser. Opera owns a 9.5% stake i…

…fees; listing fees; advisory services; transaction facilitation fees; and other taxable digital services. Where cryptocurrency is used to buy goods or services, VAT applies to the underlying goods or services, not to the cryptocurrency itself. 30% company income tax Companies, including Virtual Asset Service Providers,…

…which is reported under interconnect and roaming revenue. Other revenue streams included digital services, which generated ₦58.66bn, value-added services at ₦77.06bn, handset and accessories sales of ₦11.03bn, interconnect and roaming revenue of ₦112.20bn, and other revenue of ₦23.90bn. The telecom operator a…

…Google €890 million ($1 billion) for breaching rules designed to promote competition in digital services, marking the first time the company has been penalized under the bloc's landmark Digital Markets Act (DMA).The fines highlight Europe's resolve to rein in the power of Big Tech, despite US President Donald Trump thr…

…to sensitive data, data exfiltration, or loss of information. Government systems and digital services remain secure and operational," Gitau said.The ministry added that appropriate mitigation measures have since been put in place and that work to fully restore the website is underway.Forensic investigation under wayAcc…

…base and a stronger platform for data-led growth. In a market where data consumption, digital services, mobile money and enterprise connectivity are becoming more important than simple SIM distribution, a cleaner base gives Airtel more reliable intelligence for pricing, segmentation and product design. For 9mobile, the…

…reach $16.5 trillion by 2028 (Statista, 2023). Artificial intelligence, automation, and digital services are dismantling old industries and birthing entirely new career paths at a breathtaking pace. Adding to this urgency, a 2023 McKinsey report estimates that by 2030, up to 30% of jobs in Nigeria could be partially or…

…of Facebook and Instagram or risk a substantial financial penalty under the bloc's Digital Services Act (DSA).In preliminary findings released on Friday, July 10, the European Commission said Meta had failed to adequately reduce the risks its platforms pose to users, particularly children and vulnerable adults, because…

…to address minor protection online”. The EU began its probe into Meta in 2024 under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The content law is a major weapon in the EU’s bolstered armoury adopted in recent years to curb what Brussels describes as Big Tech’s excesses. In Friday’s findings, Brussels said Facebook’s and Instagram…

…said responsible growth remains central to its strategy as it expands connectivity and digital services across the continent. "Our focus is on creating long-term value by balancing business growth with environmental responsibility, digital inclusion and socio-economic development," Taldar said. Beyond reducing diesel c…