8 h. ago Nigeria’s Digital Pioneers Set For Spotlight As 50MVPs Awards Return In 2025

Nigeria’s digital economy will take center stage as the prestigious ’50 Most Valuable Personalities’ (50MVPs) in Nigeria’s Digital Economy event unfolds in Lagos. Spearheaded by Knowhow Media, publishers of IT Edge News.Africa, the gathering, which will take place on May 22, 2025, will honour the architects of Nigeria’s ongoing digital transformation—visionaries, innovators, and policy drivers […]

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43 h. ago Shipowner advocates single digit rate for disbursement of $700m CVFF

By Steve Agbota The President of the African Shipowners Association (ASA), Captain Ladi Olubowale, has said that the disbursement of the $700 million Cabotage Vessels Finance Fund (CVFF) to Nigerian shipowners at a single-digit interest rate will create abundant growth opportunities, boost capacity-building, local content development and develop Nigeria as a maritime nation in Africa. […] The post Shipowner advocates single digit rate for disbursement of $700m CVFF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago NCAC, Africa Centre partner to champion Africa heritage, innovations among Nigeria youths

…To promote intellectual, digital development The Nigeria leading cultural agency, the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and The read more NCAC, Africa Centre partner to champion Africa heritage, innovations among Nigeria youths

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s digital titans to be crowned as 50MVPs set to ignite Lagos

By Chinenye Anuforo The digital revolution in Nigeria is about to get its due recognition as the highly anticipated “50 Most Valuable Personalities (50MVPs) in Nigeria’s Digital Economy 2025” prepares to take center stage on May 22, 2025. This landmark event, planned to be hosted at the BON Hotel in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, promises to […] The post Nigeria’s digital titans to be crowned as 50MVPs set to ignite Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago SEC urges Nigerians to report illegal investment schemes after CBEX collapse

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged Nigerians to report suspected illegal investment schemes for investigation and enforcement, following the collapse of the fraudulent cryptocurrency platform CBEX, which caused losses exceeding $1 billion. In a Thursday notice, the SEC warned that Ponzi schemes and unregistered digital asset platforms threaten Nigeria’s […] The post SEC urges Nigerians to report illegal investment schemes after CBEX collapse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Empowering Nigerians to maximise their financial journey in the digital age

As Nigeria’s economic landscape continues its dynamic evolution, a palpable demand for smarter, faster, and more inclusive financial solutions has read more Empowering Nigerians to maximise their financial journey in the digital age

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6 d. ago Infinix Nigeria Champions Local Gaming Talent at Gamers Assembly 2025 in France

Poitiers, France – April 23, 2025 – Infinix Nigeria proudly announces its participation in the prestigious Gamers Assembly 2025, held from April 19–21 in Poitiers, France. As a key supporter of Nigeria’s burgeoning gaming and esports industry, Infinix joined a delegation of 14 leading Nigerian video game and esports companies, showcasing the nation’s vibrant digital […] The post Infinix Nigeria Champions Local Gaming Talent at Gamers Assembly 2025 in France appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Rack Centre’s LGS2 12MW data centre to reform Nigeria’s digital landscape

The newly commissioned LGS2 12MW IT Load Data Centre built by Rack Centre, West Africa’s leading Tier III carrier and read more Rack Centre’s LGS2 12MW data centre to reform Nigeria’s digital landscape

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6 d. ago Africa’s digital gap crippling business competitiveness –Adumike

By Chinenye Anuforo chinenyeanuforo@gmail.com  For Africa, a continent teeming with untapped digital promise, the need for a resilient and interconnected digital infrastructure has never been more urgent. Leading this charge is Obinna Adumike, Head of Converged Digital Infrastructure at Open Access Data Centre (OADC), a subsidiary of the WIOCC Group. Armed with deep expertise in […] The post Africa’s digital gap crippling business competitiveness –Adumike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Nigeria Customs Generates N1.75trn In Q1 2025, Breaks Revenue Record

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported a record-breaking revenue performance in the first quarter of 2025, raking in N1.75 trillion. The announcement was made during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday , where the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, attributed the impressive figures to sweeping reforms, increased surveillance, and enhanced digital operations. […] The post Nigeria Customs Generates N1.75trn In Q1 2025, Breaks Revenue Record appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Improved accounting syllabus targets public finance gaps, digital competence

By Chukwuma Umeorah To support Nigeria’s fiscal reform agenda and improve public sector accountability, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has said that its reviewed syllabus targets critical gaps in public finance while equipping accountants with digital competencies to meet emerging global demands. Speaking at the launch in Lagos, Chairman of the Syllabus […] The post Improved accounting syllabus targets public finance gaps, digital competence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago The cost of cyber insecurity: How it affects Nigeria’s digital economy

Nigeria’s digital economy is expanding quickly. More people are conducting business online, through fintech firms, mobile banking, and e-commerce platforms. read more The cost of cyber insecurity: How it affects Nigeria’s digital economy

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9 d. ago MTN Nigeria, Digital Encode Partner To Inspire Next Generation Of Female Tech Leaders

MTN Nigeria and cybersecurity firm Digital Encode have joined forces with eBusiness Life Communication Limited to support the 2025 International Girls in ICT Day campaign. The event, scheduled for May 15, 2025, in Lagos, is part of a global initiative by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) aimed at bridging the gender gap in Information and […]

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1 week ago Rack Centre’s LGS2 12MW Data Centre, Gamechanger To Revolutionise Nigeria’s Digital Landscape

The newly commissioned LGS2 12MW IT Load Data Centre built by Rack Centre-West Africa’s leading Tier III carrier and cloud neutral data centre, has been described as the best-in-class and a game changer that would revolutionise Nigeria’s digital landscape. The Chairman, Rack Centre, Maher Jarmakani, disclosed this during the official commissioning of the data centre […]

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1 week ago The writer and his audiences: Jerry Alagbaoso and digital natives

By Henry Akubuiro Zoomers, iGeneration, Centennials, Post-Millennials, Generation Z: they mean one thing – individuals born between 1997 and 2012. They are also called digital natives, having grown up with the internet and immersed in various new technologies in the 21st century. They grew up with smartphones and iPads. If you hide anything anywhere on […] The post The writer and his audiences: Jerry Alagbaoso and digital natives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Over 1.9 million students to sit for Nigeria’s first digital WASSCE

In a major technological shift, the West African Examinations Council has introduced the first-ever Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates. According to the council, it is aimed at improving examination delivery and curbing malpractice. Speaking during a press briefing held at the WAEC National Office in Yaba, Lagos, on Thursday, Head Read More

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1 week ago CBEX: Investors hospitalised following trading platform crash

Over 27 people are reportedly receiving treatment in various hospitals after digital asset trading platform CBEX crashed earlier this week. Nigerians who invested in CBEX continue to bemoan their losses after the Ponzi scheme allegedly swept more than N1.3 trillion from investors’ accounts on Monday. One of the victims named Sherif Latifu, who resides in […] The post CBEX: Investors hospitalised following trading platform crash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rack Centre’s LGS2 12MW facility to drive Nigeria’s digital revolution –Mgt

The newly commissioned LGS2 12MW IT Load Data Centre built by Rack Centre-West Africa’s leading Tier III carrier and cloud neutral data centre, has been described as the best-in-class and a game changer that would revolutionise Nigeria’s digital landscape. The Chairman, Rack Centre, Maher Jarmakani, disclosed this during the official commissioning of the data centre […] The post Rack Centre’s LGS2 12MW facility to drive Nigeria’s digital revolution –Mgt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago FG consoles CBEX victims, calls for collective fight against ponzi schemes

The Federal Government on Wednesday sympathised with victims of the digital investment platform CBEX, stressing that Nigerians must work together to put an end to the rise of Ponzi schemes in the country. The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, made the appeal in his keynote address at the Read More

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1 week ago We’re Working With Interpol, We’ll Bring CBEX Perpetrators To Justice – EFCC Assures Nigerians

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced investigation into the alleged N1.3tn stolen through a digital investment platform, Crypto Bank Exchange. EFCC assured Nigerians that the anti-graft agency, in collaboration with International Criminal Police Organisation and other international partners are currently investigating the incident. Recall that many Nigerians lamented over sudden crash of the ponzi […] The post We’re Working With Interpol, We’ll Bring CBEX Perpetrators To Justice – EFCC Assures Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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