Taming social media misinformation
In Nigeria, social media misinformation is no longer a hypothetical threat; it is a lived reality. During elections, fabricated results inflame partisan tensions, while in periods of insecurity, recycled videos…
Why Atiku Abubakar will never be president (2), by Ochereome Nnanna
Most people say that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has vied for president of Nigeria six times over 30 years (1993 – 2023). For me, it’s seven times. In 2003…
Truckers, operators clash as Apapa gridlock returns
•Operators lose N100bn due to congestion —NCJTFLCA•AMATO blames Strait of Hormuz disruption•Gridlock under control — TTPBy Efe Onodjae LAGOS— FRESH concerns have emerged over the return of the Apapa gridlock…
Digital commerce accelerates shift to pre-owned goods in Nigeria
By Juliet Umeh Digital marketplaces and rising economic pressures are speeding up Nigeria’s shift toward a tech-driven second-hand goods market, where online platforms are changing how people buy, sell, and…
Stakeholders highlight co-location as key solution to Africa’s digital infrastructure challenges
By Juliet Umeh Key stakeholders in Africa’s digital infrastructure ecosystem have identified co-location services as a critical solution to the continent’s persistent challenges, including energy constraints, infrastructure gaps, and investment…
Cybercrime surge hits Nigeria’s digital economy as losses hit N12bn annually
…Country records 4,000 cyberattacks weekly — NDPC…Innovation without security deepening exposure across infrastructure-ObadareBy Juliet Umeh Nigeria’s digital economy is growing fast, but cyber attacks are also increasing, and security is…
NITDA, Galaxy Backbone move to fix startup failure with local cloud, cost relief
By Juliet Umeh In a direct response to rising startup failures driven by high infrastructure costs, data insecurity and foreign exchange instability, the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, has…
These ‘structures of criminality’, by Rotimi Fasan
The African Democratic Party was at this time last year a nondescript organisation struggling to stay afloat as a political party. Ralph Nwosu, the founder of the party, had turned…
Wike Urges EU Countries To Partner With FCT On Investments, Others
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on European Union (EU) countries to deepen investment ties, strengthen cultural exchanges, and partner with the Federal Capital Territory…
2027: Rep Member, ADC Chieftain Disagree Over Obi, Others’ Defection
A member of the House of Reps, Ifeanyi Uzokwe, and the National Deputy Financial Secretary of the African Democratic Party (ADC), Oladimeji Fabiyi, have disagreed over defections from the party…