3 h. ago Mastercard, Zenith bank launch Essential Debit Card to boost financial inclusion

Mastercard and Zenith Bank have collaborated to launch the Essential Debit Card, scalable solution designed to enhance access to secure digital payments in Nigeria. The card is tailored to meet the everyday financial needs of underserved populations, including low-income earners, who have historically faced barriers to formal banking services. The introduction of this card comes […]

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3 h. ago We’ve grown Nigeria’s digital broadcast subsector by 35%—NIGCOMSAT

The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd has said that the country’s digital broadcast subsector  has expanded by 35 per cent to 75 per cent utilisation in two years. It said this represented a milestone in the country’s digital transformation drive. The Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT, Mrs Jane Egerton-Idehen, said this earlier in the week in […]

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19 h. ago Digital Economy: VAS revenue explodes 470% as digital lifestyle services boom in 2024

Nigeria’s digital economy witnessed one of its most dramatic growth surges in 2024 as the Value-Added Services (VAS) segment recorded read more Digital Economy: VAS revenue explodes 470% as digital lifestyle services boom in 2024

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20 h. ago Protectionism vs AfCFTA: Nigeria debates its trade future as logistics market hits $10.95bn

Nigeria is racing to modernise its supply chain as global conflicts, climate shocks, and digital disruptions reshape trade across Africa. read more Protectionism vs AfCFTA: Nigeria debates its trade future as logistics market hits $10.95bn

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36 h. ago Linkage Assurance mobile app to deepen digital insurance access in Nigeria

As part of its strategic commitment to enhance customer experience and expand digital access to insurance services, Linkage Assurance Plc read more Linkage Assurance mobile app to deepen digital insurance access in Nigeria

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45 h. ago FG, UAE Partner To Expand Digital Education For Young Nigerians

 The development followed an earlier engagement held in July 2025 with key UAE government officials and development partners. The post FG, UAE Partner To Expand Digital Education For Young Nigerians appeared first on Channels Television.

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45 h. ago Nigerian Women Football League Unveil Digital Portal To Curb Age Fraud, Boost Governance

The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has introduced a mandatory digital portal for player registration and club licensing ahead of the 2025/26 Premiership season, marking a major shift toward full digitisation of its administrative processes. The announcement was issued by NWFL Media Director Samuel Ahmadu, who described the initiative as part of the league’s broader […]

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3 d. ago Catholic youth urged to leverage digital platforms as agents of change

Michael Ayanleke Banjo, the Secretary General, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, has urged Catholic youth organisations to use their digital platforms read more Catholic youth urged to leverage digital platforms as agents of change

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4 d. ago Schneider Electric Doing Alot In Nigeria’s Energy Transformation — Akindele

Global energy technology leader, Schneider Electric, has highlighted the company’s impact in electrifying, automating, and digitising 95 per cent of Nigeria’s energy sector, thereby powering critical infrastructure and advancing industrial automation across the country. Country President of Schneider Electric for English-Speaking Africa, Ajibola Akindele, disclosed this in his welcome address at the company’s Innovation Day […]

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4 d. ago 9 lucrative skills Nigerians are using to earn in Dollars today

In recent years, Nigerians have acquired digital skills as a reliable means of earning dollars, especially as the cost of read more 9 lucrative skills Nigerians are using to earn in Dollars today

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4 d. ago Airtel Nigeria launches smartphone financing scheme to pull millions into 4G era

Airtel Nigeria has launched a new Smartphone Financing Programme aimed at accelerating the country’s transition to 4G and expanding digital read more Airtel Nigeria launches smartphone financing scheme to pull millions into 4G era

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4 d. ago Federal Government Targets Economic Growth With ‘Nigeria Talent Accelerator’ Initiative

The Federal Government has launched the ‘Nigeria Talent Accelerator Network’, a game-changing initiative aimed at strengthening the nation’s workforce capabilities, addressing critical productivity gaps, accelerating digital transformation, and preparing Nigeria’s workforce for the future of work. The initiative is part of the World Economic Forum’s Reskilling Revolution in Nigeria, co-chaired by the Federal Ministry of […]

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4 d. ago Olowolafe calls for collaborative investment to build Nigeria’s $1tr digital economy

Tunji Olowolafe, Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU) and chairman of the Tunji Olowolafe Foundation, has called for deeper collaboration read more Olowolafe calls for collaborative investment to build Nigeria’s $1tr digital economy

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5 d. ago Transparent digital lending key to unlocking Nigeria’s youth

Nigeria’s bold target of a $1 trillion economy by 2030 rests on its youthful population, but without transparent digital lending, read more Transparent digital lending key to unlocking Nigeria’s youth-driven $1trn ambition by 2030 – FairMoney MD

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5 d. ago FCCPC moves to ensure transparency in digital lending market

In bid to ensure transparency and accountability in the Nigerian growing digital lending market, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has

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5 d. ago HoganHost, First Bank, Others Bag Global Recognition At World Business Outlook Awards 2025

Nigeria’s corporate and digital innovation landscape has received yet another moment of global spotlight as several Nigerian companies emerged winners at the prestigious World Business Outlook Awards 2025. Among the standout honorees was HoganHost, one of the country’s fastest-rising web hosting companies, which secured two major international awards ‘Most Reliable Hosting Solutions Provider Nigeria 2025’ […]

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s manufacturers unlock new productivity as AI adoption rises

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping Nigeria’s manufacturing floor as top firms adopt digital tools to boost productivity. According to read more Nigeria’s manufacturers unlock new productivity as AI adoption rises

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6 d. ago Nigeria’s digital trade gap hits $95bn as imports dwarf exports 10

Nigeria racked up a $94.53 billion deficit in digitally delivered services from 2005 to 2024, spending nearly $10 on imports read more Nigeria’s digital trade gap hits $95bn as imports dwarf exports 10-to-1

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7 d. ago ALTON seeks clear rules to strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy

THE Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has urged Lawmakers to provide unambiguous regulatory guidance in the proposed National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, 2025, emphasising that clarity and structured collaboration are essential to drive investors’ confidence and sustainable growth in the country’s digital sector. Mr Gbenga Adebayo, chairman, ALTON, presented the association’s […]

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7 d. ago Digital Innovation Is Nigeria’s Fastest Route to Prosperity — VP Kashim Shettima

Outlining the nation's long-term strategy, the VP said the government's digital transformation agenda rests on three core pillars — People, Infrastructure, and Policy. The post Digital Innovation Is Nigeria’s Fastest Route to Prosperity — VP Kashim Shettima appeared first on Channels Television.

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