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SEC Introduces New Website to Boost Market Transparency and Investor Safety
SEC Nigeria has launched a redesigned website to boost transparency, investor protection, and market credibility.…
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FG Warns Power Firms of Grid Disconnection Over Failure to Install Frequency Control Systems
The Federal Government has warned GenCos to comply with new grid control rules or face…
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FG Unveils Automotive Training Centre in Ikorodu to Boost Electric Vehicle Production
The Federal Government has opened a new automotive training centre at LASUSTECH, Ikorodu, to boost…
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Ooni of Ife Launches Nigeria’s First Indigenous Social Media Platform, 2geda
The Ooni of Ife has launched 2geda, Nigeria’s first indigenous social media platform. Leaders say…
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Nigeria Unveils Groundbreaking Digital Museum to Celebrate and Share Cultural Heritage Worldwide
Nigeria has unveiled its first digital museum, a bold step to preserve heritage and share…
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Google to Train 1,000 Nigerian Developers in Generative AI
Google has launched “Build with AI” to train 1,000 Nigerian developers in generative AI skills.…
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AI Firm Perplexity Proposes $34.5 Billion Purchase of Google’s Chrome Browser
Perplexity has offered $34.5 billion to buy Google’s Chrome browser amid U.S. antitrust pressure. The…
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FIRS Launches e-Invoicing Platform as 1,000 Companies Begin Integration
FIRS has begun nationwide rollout of its e-Invoicing system, with over 1,000 firms already onboard.…
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xAI to Launch Grok 4.20 With Upgraded AI Capabilities
xAI is set to launch its upgraded Grok 4.20 AI model later this month with…
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OpenAI Launches GPT-5 with Smarter Reasoning, Coding, and Multimodal Enhancements
OpenAI has launched GPT-5, boasting improved reasoning, multimodal capabilities, and reduced errors in responses. The…
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Tizel Cybersecurity Wins “Digital Transformation Company of the Year” at Technology Africa Awards
Tizel Cybersecurity named Digital Transformation Company of the Year at 2025 Technology Africa Awards. The…
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NCC Raises Alarm as Telecom Firms Suffer Over 1,100 Fibre Cuts Weekly
NCC raises alarm as telecom vandalism spikes, with over 1,100 fibre cuts reported weekly. Officials…
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OpenAI Partners with U.S. Government to Provide ChatGPT Enterprise for $1
OpenAI offers ChatGPT Enterprise to U.S. federal agencies for just $1 per year. The deal…
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Tesla Announces 10X More Powerful Full Self-Driving System
Tesla has revealed a major upgrade to its self-driving system with 10 times more parameters.…
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PalmPay, Youth Ministry Launch Data Protection Training for One Million Nigerian Youths
PalmPay has launched a major youth training program with the Ministry of Youth Development to…
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Tinubu Urges Digital Creators to Use Influence for National Unity, Not Division
President Tinubu has urged digital creators to use their platforms to promote unity and national…
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Australia to Ban Under-16s from YouTube and Major Social Platforms Over Algorithm Concerns
Australia to ban under-16s from YouTube and social media by December in major online safety…
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Lagos Government Partners with Siemens for Waste-to-Energy Technology Support
Lagos has partnered with Siemens Group to boost its waste-to-energy drive for cleaner power. Officials…
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SEC to Launch USSD Code to Combat Ponzi Schemes, Verify Legitimate Investment Operators
SEC plans new USSD code to help Nigerians check fake investment platforms using mobile phones.…
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Akwa Ibom Commissioner Urges Youths to Drive Tech Innovation
Akwa Ibom youths have been urged to embrace tech and create digital solutions to solve…
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TikTok Deletes 3.6 Million Nigerian Videos in Q1 2025 Over Policy Violations
TikTok removes 3.6 million Nigerian videos in Q1 2025 for violating content rules, up 50…
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Meta Deletes 500,000 Fake Facebook Accounts in 2025 Crackdown on Content Fraud
Meta deletes 500,000 spammy accounts and 10 million fakes to protect authentic Facebook creators. The…
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Thomas Sule Honored for Tech Innovation at Africa’s Illustrious Awards
Thomas Sule honoured at Africa’s Illustrious Awards for driving tech solutions across key sectors. He…
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MTN Deploys AI in Nigeria to Boost Network Efficiency
MTN has launched AI-powered tools in Nigeria to boost network efficiency and improve service delivery.…
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Nvidia Becomes First Company to Hit $4 Trillion Market Value, Cementing AI Dominance
Nvidia has become the first public company to hit a $4 trillion market value globally.…
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Google Introduces ‘Manage Subscriptions’ Tool to Simplify Gmail Unsubscribing
Google is rolling out a new Gmail tool to help users manage and unsubscribe from…
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Jack Dorsey Launches Bitchat, a Private Offline Messaging App
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has unveiled Bitchat, a secure messaging app that works without internet.…
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Heirs Technologies Graduates New Cloud, Cybersecurity Experts to Boost Africa’s Digital Workforce
Heirs Technologies celebrates fresh graduates trained in cloud computing and cybersecurity at Lagos academy. The…
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Apple in Talks with OpenAI and Anthropic to Revamp Siri with External AI Models
Apple eyes major Siri upgrade as talks with OpenAI, Anthropic reach advanced stage. Shift toward…
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MTN and 9Mobile Sign Landmark National Roaming Deal Supported by NCC
MTN and 9Mobile sign national roaming deal to boost connectivity and bridge telecom gaps. NCC-approved…
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SIM Service Interruptions Expected Nationwide Amid NIMC’s New Identity Verification Platform Rollout
SIM swaps, replacements, and activations may face delays as Nigeria upgrades identity verification systems. ALTON…
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SEC Bars CEOs from Immediate Chairman Role, Bans INEDs from Executive Posts
SEC rolls out strict new rules to curb CEO power and boost board independence. Three-year…
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FG Commits to Digital Inclusion for 35 Million Nigerians with Disabilities
Nigeria is set to include 35 million persons with disabilities in its digital economy plans.…
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Meta Invests $10 Billion in Scale AI, Enlists CEO Alexandr Wang to Advance Its AI Strategy
Meta has invested over $10 billion in Scale AI, now valued above $29 billion. The…
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Cyber Alert: ngCERT Warns of Malware Hijacking WhatsApp, Telegram on Android Devices
Nigeria’s cyber defense agency has issued a high-security alert as a new Android malware spreads…
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Nigeria Partners with Meta to Launch National AI Accelerator
Nigeria has launched a major AI initiative in partnership with Meta, unveiling the Nigeria AI…
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ChatGPT Experiences Widespread Outage, Users Across the Globe Left Stranded
Global ChatGPT outage leaves millions stranded as AI service crashes for hours. Users worldwide report…
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Nigeria’s Tech Future Hinges on Stable Power Supply, Says NACC Acting DG Wofai Samuel
NACC’s Acting DG Wofai Samuel says Nigeria’s tech growth depends heavily on solving persistent electricity…
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Google Fixes Critical Bug That Exposed Users Private Phone Numbers in Under 20 Minutes
Google has patched a major security flaw that could’ve exposed users’ recovery phone numbers, thanks…
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NCC Increases Telecom Protection with a Strategic Cybersecurity Framework
To secure Nigeria’s fast-growing telecom sector, the Nigerian Communications Commission has unveiled a national cybersecurity…
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