TECHNOLOGY
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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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FG, Gates Foundation Launch $7.5M AI Hub to Revolutionize Healthcare, Farming, and Learning in Nigeria
In a bold move to lead Africa’s AI revolution, Nigeria has signed a $7.5 million…
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dLocal to Acquire AZA Finance in $150 Million Deal to Expand African Footprint
Global payments firm dLocal is set to acquire African fintech leader AZA Finance in a…
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WhatsApp Shuts Down on iPhone 6, Galaxy S4, and 11 Other Devices as Support Ends for Older Phones
WhatsApp has officially stopped working on 13 older smartphones, including iPhone 6 and Galaxy S4,…
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FG Deploys AI to Identify Poor Nigerians, Expands Cash Transfer Scheme to 19.7 Million Beneficiaries
In a bold step toward modernizing social welfare, Nigeria’s federal government has deployed Artificial Intelligence…
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Samsung Plans Bold AI Move with Perplexity Integration
Samsung is on the brink of a game-changing partnership with AI startup Perplexity to revolutionize…
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Microsoft Brings Rich Text to Notepad on Windows 11
Microsoft revamps Notepad with bold, italics, links, and Markdown support, rolling out first to Windows…
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Binance Scores Big Win as SEC Withdraws Civil Suit With Prejudice
The SEC has dropped its landmark lawsuit against Binance, marking a major policy shift under…
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Telegram to Integrate Elon Musk’s AI Assistant Grok in Major xAI Partnership
Telegram has sealed a groundbreaking $300 million deal with Elon Musk’s xAI to embed the…
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Victoria’s Secret Shuts Down U.S. Website After Cybersecurity Breach
Victoria’s Secret has pulled the plug on its U.S. website after a serious security breach,…
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Tinubu Govt Launches HND in AI, Cybersecurity to Power Nigeria’s Tech Future
The Federal Government has introduced new HND programs in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, and…
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Blockchain Bets on Nigeria’s Evolving Crypto Regulations with New Local Office Lead
Blockchain.com is setting up shop in Nigeria this quarter, tapping into the nation’s booming crypto…
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Government Encourages Tech Professionals to Use AI for Agricultural Development
Minister of Communication, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has urged Nigerian tech experts to harness AI for…
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