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NCC trains judges on telecom law as infrastructure attacks threaten Nigeria's digital gains

Techeconomy • May 15, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) organised a two-day workshop with the National Judicial Institute to train judges on legal issues in telecommunications, held in Lagos.NCC Executive Vice Chairman Dr. Aminu Maida cited rising vandalism, fibre… Read full article →

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Dangote Refinery plans NGX IPO at $50 billion valuation, accessible via fintech apps and POS terminals

Technext • May 14, 2026

Dangote Refinery is preparing to list on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) this year at a target valuation of about $50 billion (approximately N70 trillion), with the possibility of selling up to a 10% stake.To… Read full article →

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NCC warns telcos to improve service or face sanctions as N2.5 trillion invested in upgrades

Premium Times • May 14, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) issued a statement warning mobile network operators and internet service providers that stricter enforcement will continue if poor service quality persists, following public complaints about dropped calls, slow internet, and… Read full article →

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Jumia cuts 200 jobs via AI automation, targeting profitability by end of 2026

WeeTracker • May 14, 2026

Jumia CEO Francis Dufay announced plans to cut 200 jobs. About 10% of its roughly 1,980-person workforce, powered by AI automation across logistics, customer service, finance, and marketing, targeting breakeven in Q4 2026 and full-year… Read full article →

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African startups warned against building businesses dependent on continuous venture capital rounds

Innovation Village • May 14, 2026

Many founders structure their entire growth plan around raising the next funding round, creating companies that cannot survive without constant capital injections, a model the article argues is fundamentally fragile, especially in emerging markets like… Read full article →

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Nigeria launches sovereign cloud strategy to keep national data on home soil

ITPulse Nigeria • May 14, 2026

NITDA Director General Kashifu Inuwa is driving Nigeria's Sovereign Cloud Strategy, framing local data control as a matter of national security and economic self-determination, not just a technical upgrade.NITDA has partnered with the International Data… Read full article →

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Nigeria and Angola are Africa's most cyber-attacked countries, with ransomware and AI data leaks rising

Techtrends Africa • May 14, 2026

Angola and Nigeria topped the EMEA cyber attack rankings in April 2026, with 4,599 and 4,469 attacks per organisation per week, respectively, ahead of Russia and South Africa, which ranked 13th at 1,777 attacks per… Read full article →

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Dangote Refinery hits 99% capacity in April as local crude supply surges

Business AM • May 14, 2026

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery operated at 99.12% average capacity utilisation in April, processing the bulk of approximately 18.37 million barrels of crude oil received by domestic refineries during the month, with 17.96 million barrels sourced… Read full article →

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Otedola spends N43.4bn to raise his First HoldCo stake to 19.35 per cent

Techeconomy • May 14, 2026

Olufemi Otedola, through his company Calvados Global Services Limited, bought 549,535,653 ordinary shares at N79 per share, lifting his stake in First HoldCo Plc from 18.12 per cent to 19.35 per cent, making him the… Read full article →

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Ecobank pledges $3 billion over three years to boost intra-African trade finance

Vanguard (Business) • May 14, 2026

Ecobank Group announced a $3 billion trade finance commitment over the next three years, targeting intra-African and global trade acceleration.Funds will be deployed in partnership with Development Finance Institutions, including Proparco, focusing on agribusiness, manufacturing,… Read full article →

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Nigeria's federal government offers N600bn in bonds via auction scheduled for May 18

Business AM • May 13, 2026

The Debt Management Office (DMO) announced a N600 billion bond auction on behalf of the federal government, scheduled for May 18, 2026, settling on May 20, 2026.The offer comprises two re-opened FGN bonds, a 22.60%… Read full article →

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Nigeria's FX inflows hit $112 billion in 2025 as private-sector flows dominate over CBN supply

Nairametrics • May 13, 2026

Total FX inflows into Nigeria reached $112.27 billion in 2025, up from $99.44 billion in 2024 and $65.76 billion in 2023, according to the Financial Market Dealers Association (FMDA) full-year 2025 report.Autonomous sources remittances, portfolio… Read full article →

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NCC says telecom upgrades are underway but warns operators to deliver measurable results

BusinessDay Nigeria — Technology • May 13, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) acknowledged widespread consumer frustration over dropped calls, slow internet, and unstable data connections affecting work, education, and business across Nigeria.Telecom operators invested more than N2.13 trillion in network infrastructure in… Read full article →

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PenCom drops pre-approval for PFA ads but introduces strict new content and compliance rules

Business AM • May 13, 2026

PenCom has removed the requirement for Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) to obtain prior written approval before publishing advertisements, replacing it with a mandatory pre-release notification to the regulator.The notification must include campaign duration, creative materials,… Read full article →

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IHS Towers cuts infrastructure spending, risking slower network upgrades for Nigerian subscribers

TechCabal • May 13, 2026

IHS Towers reported capital spending of $41.4 million in Q1 2026, a 5.3% drop year-on-year, as the company delays or phases out non-essential expansion projects across African markets.The slowdown could mean slower 4G/5G rollout, weaker… Read full article →

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NITDA partners with IDCA to build AI-powered data centres and digital infrastructure across Nigeria

ITPulse Nigeria • May 13, 2026

NITDA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Data Center Authority (IDCA) to launch a national digital infrastructure programme aimed at transforming Nigeria into a fully integrated digital economy.The centrepiece of the… Read full article →

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Heirs Insurance launches Prince AI, Nigeria's first multi-language generative AI insurance assistant

Techeconomy • May 12, 2026

Heirs Insurance Group has launched Prince AI, described as Nigeria's first multi-language generative AI assistant for the insurance industry, available on WhatsApp, the SimpleLife Mobile App, and the Heirs Insurance website.Prince AI supports multiple languages,… Read full article →

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First HoldCo seeks shareholder approval to raise N253 billion, targeting N1 trillion capital base

Nairametrics • May 12, 2026

First HoldCo Plc, parent of First Bank of Nigeria, is seeking shareholder approval at its 14th AGM on May 29, 2026, to raise up to N253.099 billion in fresh equity capital through public offerings, private… Read full article →

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NESG warns Nigeria's debt stress remains high despite a 2024 improvement in headline figures

Techeconomy • May 12, 2026

Nigeria's Debt Burden Index (DBI), a measure of fiscal stress, fell to 70.9 points in 2024 from a record 83.6 in 2023, but the NESG says this reflects temporary relief in debt servicing costs, rather… Read full article →

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Nigerian stock market gains ₦6.40 trillion in single session as institutions return

Investors King • May 12, 2026

The All-Share Index rose 2.33% to close at 250,481.42 points, pushing market capitalisation from ₦153.86 trillion to ₦160.25 trillion, a ₦6.40 trillion single-day gain.Institutional investors drove the rebound, with First HoldCo Plc leading value trades… Read full article →

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NAICOM launches crackdown on fake insurers under new 2025 reform law

Business AM • May 11, 2026

Nigeria's insurance regulator, NAICOM, is intensifying enforcement against unlicensed operators, mis-selling, and unlawful rate-cutting under the Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025.NAICOM met with the Association of Registered Insurance Agents of Nigeria (ARIAN) to… Read full article →

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OPay targets a $4 billion U.S. IPO that could reshape African fintech's global standing

Investors King • May 11, 2026

OPay is reportedly preparing for a U.S. stock market listing at a valuation of approximately $4 billion, working with Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase and Deutsche Bank on the process, though no official filing has been made… Read full article →

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Nigeria's five biggest banks hit N17.3 trillion combined revenue in 2025

Business AM • May 11, 2026

The FUGAZ banks First HoldCo, Access Holdings, UBA, Zenith Bank, and GTCO collectively earned over N17.3 trillion in gross revenue for the full-year 2025, one of the strongest performances in Nigerian banking history.Growth was driven… Read full article →

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Access ARM Pensions grows revenue 50% to N42.4bn in first full post-merger year

The Punch (Business) • May 11, 2026

Access ARM Pensions reported gross revenue of N42.4bn for the 2025 financial year, up 50.4% from N28.2bn in 2024. It's the first full year since the merger of Access Pensions and ARM Pensions.Profit after tax… Read full article →

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Nigerian stock market hits record high, gaining 1.03% in the week ended May 8, 2026

Nairametrics • May 10, 2026

The All-Share Index closed at 244,775.83 on May 8, 2026, its highest weekly level on record, gaining 1.03% and adding 2,498.02 points from the prior week's close of 242,277.81, with market capitalisation rising to N157.09… Read full article →

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Anthropic's Claude AI now works across Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in one conversation

The New Stack • May 10, 2026

Anthropic has expanded Claude's Microsoft 365 integration to include Outlook (public beta), while Word, Excel, and PowerPoint integrations move into general availability. This means Claude can now carry context across emails, documents, spreadsheets, and slide… Read full article →

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Airtel Africa posts $6.4bn revenue in FY2026, with Nigeria driving 52.8% mobile growth

Techeconomy • May 8, 2026

Airtel Africa's revenue rose 29.5% to $6.42 billion for the year ended March 31, 2026, with profit after tax surging 147.4% to $813 million, driven by data demand, tariff adjustments in Nigeria, and mobile money… Read full article →

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Airtel Africa reports 91 million smartphone users and major infrastructure expansion across Africa

Techeconomy • May 8, 2026

Airtel Africa's FY2026 results show smartphone customers grew 22% to 91 million, driving nearly 50% growth in data traffic across its network.The company rolled out over 3,250 new telecom sites, now operates more than 3,100… Read full article →

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Nigeria's data regulator signs deals with procurement bureau and governors to enforce privacy standards

Techtrends Africa • May 9, 2026

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) signed separate MoUs with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) to embed data protection standards across federal procurement and all 36 states.As part… Read full article →

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Airtel Money hits 54 million active users as mobile payments surge across Africa

Techeconomy • May 9, 2026

Airtel Money's customer base grew 21.3% year-on-year, surpassing 54 million active users, according to Airtel Africa's FY2026 results.App transacting customers surged 74% year-on-year, and total processed value on the MyAirtel app jumped 79% to $8.3… Read full article →

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