When an AI-driven decision produces an outcome that no one is comfortable defending, something revealing happens inside organisations. Conversations quickly shift away from what the system recommended and toward who approved it, who relied on it, and who is ultimately responsible for the consequences. In that moment, the technology fades into the background, and questions

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved a temporary two-month waiver allowing banks to process imports using expired NAFDAC licences, easing pressure on traders affected by ongoing system changes. Under the arrangement, authorised dealer banks (ADBs) may continue to accept NAFDAC licences that expired on December 31, 2025, for the purpose of processing Forms

Nigeria’s biggest fintech companies are now estimated to be worth about $10.6 billion combined as of January 2026. This is one of the clearest signs that, despite tighter funding and higher operating costs, investors still see long term value in Nigeria’s digital finance market. It is important to understand what this means. Most of these

FG Allocates N580m for Airport Chillers, Software Upgrades The Federal Government has allocated N580m for the procurement of chillers and software upgrades at airports. This forms part of the total budget of N87.3bn earmarked for the aviation industry in the 2026 proposed budget. The specific software was not specified, but the budget document showed that

Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price to ₦799/Litre, As MRS Adjusts Pump Rate to ₦839 Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the ex-gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) from ₦699 to ₦799 per litre, triggering an upward adjustment in pump prices at partner retail outlets, including MRS Oil Nigeria Plc. The price review, which took effect

‎NITDA, NBC Move to Deepen Collaboration on Digital Transformation, Regulatory Alignment ‎ ‎The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) have initiated steps to strengthen collaboration aimed at accelerating digital transformation and aligning regulatory frameworks across Nigeria’s media and technology sectors. ‎ ‎This followed a meeting in Abuja where the

FG Begins Mapping Disputed Oil, Gas Wells to Resolve Ownership Claims The Federal Government has commenced the plotting of coordinates for disputed and newly drilled oil and gas wells as part of efforts to resolve long-standing ownership claims and ensure accurate attribution of petroleum assets across the country. The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation

How AI Stories Quietly Took Over My Screen — And What It Means for Kannywood, by Fatimah Yusuf Usman I’ve been hyper-fixated on something lately, and it has quietly taken over my attention. Just before the 1st Kannywood Roundtable on Reputation Management and Digital Advancement in Kano—hosted by Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), publishers of

Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in its quest for energy sustainability. The aviation sector, a significant component of the nation’s economy, faces increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. Given the dire need for cleaner alternatives, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) emerges as a pivotal solution, promising to reshape not only the aviation industry but

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has accused Abba Yusuf, the governor of Kano State, of betraying both the party’s leadership and the electorate following his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Yusuf formally joined the ruling party on Monday, ending weeks of speculation and stalled negotiations over his planned exit from the NNPP.

A prominent political figure, Abba Atiku, son of the former Vice President, has openly declared President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the only leader capable of moving Nigeria forward, citing his vision, experience and commitment to national development. Abba Atiku made the assertion on Monday in Yola while announcing his defection from his former political party

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Monday commenced registration process for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), assuring candidates of a smooth and transparent exercise nationwide. Details of the exercise were contained in JAMB’s weekly bulletin published on its official website on Monday. According to Is-haq Oloyede, JAMB’s registrar, UTME registration for