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PalmPay and AfriGO have announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to redefine the payment landscape by issuing over 5 million AfriGO cards to Nigerians. Through this initiative, PalmPay and AfriGO are set to empower underserved communities, drive financial inclusion, and strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy. AfriGO Card, powered by Afrigopay …

Interswitch Group, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has reaffirmed its commitment to driving innovation in healthcare through its sponsorship of the 2025 edition of the Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) Annual Conference. The event, themed “Expanding Access to Quality Healthcare: Transforming Nigeria through Innovation, Partnership, …

Leading telecommunications company, MTN Nigeria, has been awarded a “B-” in Climate Change and a “C” in Water Security by the global Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These scores underscore the telco’s approach to addressing environmental challenges and commitment to transparency in managing climate and water-related risks. The ratings also reflect …

The African Union (AU) has officially designated Nigeria as the Digital Trade Champion under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Trade Protocol, citing the country’s leadership in digital enterprise and innovation.   The endorsement came at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and …

Chinese tech startup DeepSeek has announced it was hit by a cyber attack on Monday that disrupted users’ ability to register on the site. The company, whose artificial intelligence chatbot has sent the tech world into a frenzy, said that it had suffered “large-scale malicious attacks” on its services. Registered users could …

QNET, a global leader in lifestyle and wellness-focused direct selling, celebrates the UNESCO International Day of Education 2025 by advancing educational access for learners of all ages through its innovative e-learning platform, QLearn. This year’s theme, “AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in an Automated World,” highlights the critical role …

…Says Broadband Expansion and Digital Pakistan Vision Threatened   Pakistan’s broadband expansion efforts are facing a new challenge: a 300 percent price hike for fiber broadband routers. The Telecom Operators Association (TOA) has kicked against this move, saying the increase threatens and could jeopardise the country’s Digital Pakistan Vision. In …

Continuing its efforts to foster sustainability in Nigeria, Ecobank Nigeria has unveiled a new art installation, Kong in a Cage, by artist Toyeeb Ajayi. The installation, made entirely from recycled materials, is now on display at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) on Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos. .This thought-provoking …

The esteemed Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the telecommunications industry and society at large. The prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) conferred an honorary doctorate on Toriola during its 48th Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Karl Toriola, who is also an …

Foreign digital companies, including major social media platforms, have made a significant contribution to Nigeria’s economy, generating over N2.55 trillion in tax revenue during the first half of 2024.   This revelation was made by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in a recent report. The substantial tax contribution …