Frank Eleanya

Eight major government agencies hold some of Nigeria's most valuable datasets on citizens. But these databases remain siloed, with little interoperability or data sharing. Industry experts say that unless this changes, Nigeria's push to become a leading artificial intelligence power in Africa could struggle before it truly begins.

MTN Group, the continent's largest operator, plans to shut down some of its 3G networks before 2030 as telcos across Africa move customers to newer technologies

Pendant près de deux décennies, la 3G a été le réseau qui a permis au Nigeria de passer d'un marché des télécommunications axé sur la voix à une économie basée sur l'internet mobile.

Starlink now operates in 27 African countries and delivers faster download speeds than most traditional fixed broadband providers, according to the latest

The new NIMC law expands its statutory responsibilities to include digital identity, Public Key Infrastructure, Digital Public Infrastructure

Afreximbank says its $125 million stake in electric mobility company Spiro is part of a bigger plan to help Africa build its battery industry

By January 1, 2027, all financial institutions will be mandated to move their transactional data to local servers under new directive from CBN

The Nigerian government has halted the enforcement of overlapping rules for internet platforms, marking its strongest move yet to create a single regulatory framework for the digital economy.

Yet despite this growing digital footprint, hundreds of kidnappings occur every year, and relatively few perpetrators are identified or prosecuted through telecommunications evidence alone.

Nigeria has emerged as Africa's highest-ranked country, overtaking Egypt and Kenya in responsible AI in the latest global index.