Technology and education stories.
OPay has opened applications for its scholarship programme under a ₦1.2 billion, 10-year education commitment, alongside a ₦10 million Innovation Challenge with Google aimed at supporting Nigerian students through funding, mentorship, and tech-driven problem-solving opportunities.
Akinteye Babatunde Afeez has been elected National President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) after winning a majority vote at the Abuja convention, pledging to focus on student welfare, unity, and stronger engagement with government and education stakeholders.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced draft regulations to prevent anti-competitive practices and delays by major telecom operators, aiming to improve MVNO access, boost competition, and lower costs.
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has expanded its financial literacy program for secondary school students, teaching practical money management skills to build early saving habits, promote financial inclusion, and empower long-term economic growth.
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to youth employability by expanding vocational and non-formal education systems, including TVET and alternative learning programs, to equip Nigerians with practical, market-ready skills and reduce out-of-school rates.
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has expanded its digital investor education campaign to improve financial literacy and attract more retail investors, hosting a large X Spaces session that introduced beginners to stock market fundamentals, trading tools, and investor protection systems.
Visa has identified stablecoins as a key driver of future financial inclusion in Africa, highlighting their potential to reduce cross-border payment friction, lower transaction costs, and accelerate the shift toward fully digital, seamless payment systems across the continent.
Africa’s next phase of digital transformation will depend more on structured partnerships than isolated innovation.
Global telecom regulators have adopted new international guidelines to strengthen digital governance, improve network resilience, and reduce the global digital divide.
Businesses in Nigeria and West Africa have been urged to urgently strengthen cyber resilience as AI, cloud computing, and decentralized systems increase exposure to advanced cyber threats.
The Federal Government says Nigeria can no longer operate with outdated telecom rules, warning that the country must urgently overhaul its 2000 National Telecommunications Policy.
The Kingdom of Iwopin has partnered with Digital Transformation Media Limited (DTML) to digitise and globally promote the historic Okosi Festival.
