Nigeria: Technology

The rapid expansion of digital lending platforms in Nigeria has significantly improved access to short-term consumer credit.

1. The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), in partnership with Meta Inc., has translated the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act) 2023 into Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba to improve nationwide accessibility and public awareness of data protection rights.

The early skepticism surrounding cryptocurrencies is giving way to broader acceptance, with stablecoins playing a central role in this shift. Stablecoins are digital tokens that are designed to remain stable in value...

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought about increased productivity and innovation, but it also raises concerns about the ownership of AI-generated content.

In early 2026, a digital reinterpretation of Papaoutai, the 2013 global hit by Belgian artist Stromae, went viral across social media and streaming platforms.

The traditional understanding of copyright protection is built on the principle that authors and rightsholders possess the exclusive power to control how their works are used, reproduced...

The rapid expansion of digital lending platforms in Nigeria has significantly improved access to short-term consumer credit.

Cross-border digital fraud, encompassing cryptocurrency theft, business email compromise, wire fraud and romance scams, has evolved into a sophisticated global phenomenon.

The publication of the Fintech Report (the "Report") by the Central Bank of Nigeria on February 2, 2026 represents a significant milestone in Nigeria's fintech regulatory landscape.