Nigeria’s Digital Literacy Tracker Records 1.03million Verified Learners
Nigeria’s National Digital Literacy Dashboard has recorded 1,031,857 verified digitally literate people, with all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory covered as the country tracks progress towards its 50 million-person digital literacy target by…
5 Ways South-East Businesses Can Use WhatsApp to Get More Customers
For many small businesses, WhatsApp is already part of how they communicate with customers. However, simply putting a phone number on a flyer does not mean the platform is being used effectively. The free WhatsApp Business app provides tools that can…
5 Cybersecurity Checks Nigerian Small Businesses Should Make Before the Next Attack
Cybersecurity is no longer only a concern for banks and large technology companies. Small businesses now depend on digital payments, cloud services, social media accounts, email, websites, and online business platforms. The CBN has also warned financial…
How an Enugu Startup Is Building a Global Financial Platform
Xend Finance is a financial technology company based in Enugu, Nigeria. It is building a platform that allows individuals and businesses to manage digital assets, save, make transfers, and access financial products across different markets. The company…
After First Pitch Competition, SEDC Advances $50million South-East Venture Fund
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has concluded the inaugural pitch competition under its South East Venture Capital Program (SEVCP), marking the completion of its first major startup selection exercise as it develops a proposed $50 million…
Next Gen Fellowship 2026 Opens Applications for 120 Young Innovators in Southeast Nigeria
Innovation Growth Hub (IG Hub) is inviting applications from young innovators across Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo States for the Next Gen Fellowship 2026, a programme designed to help participants strengthen and implement technology-driven…
Nigeria’s Data Consumption Grows 47% in One Year
Nigeria’s internet data consumption increased by nearly 47 per cent between July 2025 and July 2026, as broadband subscriptions rose to 124.42 million, according to figures released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The NCC recorded 1.66…
STN Enters Nigeria’s Telecom Market as MTN and Airtel Hold 86%
Swift Telephone Network Limited (STN) has received a Unified Access Service Licence from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), authorising it to provide mobile, voice, data, fixed, and other telecommunications services in Nigeria from 1st October…
5 Free Cybersecurity Resources Nigerian Small Businesses Can Use Right Now
Cybersecurity does not always require an SME to buy expensive security software or hire a full-time security team. Several organisations provide free cybersecurity tools, guides, training materials, and support that small businesses can use immediately.…
CBN’s New Market-Share Rules Could Force Nigeria’s Biggest Fintechs to “Pick a Lane”
Payment companies that control more than 25% of either card issuing or merchant acquiring will be limited to 15% of the other market. They have until December 31 to comply, but one big question remains: how exactly will the CBN calculate market share?…