NCC and NDPC Sign Landmark Deal to Stop Telecom Operators from Misusing Subscriber Information The days of “free” digital platforms quietly profiting from your personal information may be numbered. In a major step toward digital sovereignty, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) joined forces on Thursday to launch a […]
“Dig at Your Own Risk!” NCC and NSCDC to Jail Contractors for 10 Years Over Fibre-Optic Cable Damage The era of “accidental” internet blackouts caused by reckless road construction is officially over. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have issued a stern joint warning: any contractor caught […]
First Lady and Ooni of Ife Launch High-Tech ‘Dream Centre’ to Fix Nigeria’s Lack of Role Models In a powerful blend of tradition and modern governance, the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and the Ooni of Ife have joined forces to tackle a “silent crisis” facing the nation’s youth: the shortage of real-life […]
Tinubu Orders Two New Satellites to Blast Nigeria’s Digital Economy Into Space Nigeria is officially heading back to the stars. In a major move to fix the country’s patchy internet and jumpstart a $1 trillion economy, President Bola Tinubu has given the “all systems go” for the purchase of two state-of-the-art communication satellites. The news […]
Governor Sanwo-Olu Rallies Lagos APC for E-Registration; Declares Digital Membership ‘The Key’ to Party Transparency and 2026 Success Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has issued a strong call for modernization within the All Progressives Congress (APC), urging every member across Lagos State to fully embrace and participate in the party’s electronic registration (e-registration) exercise. Speaking at a […]
NIS Raises Alarm Over Traffickers’ Use of Encrypted Apps and Falsified Documents to Outsmart Security, Deploys E-Border Trackers The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has raised a serious security alarm over the increasing sophistication of transnational human trafficking and migrant smuggling syndicates, warning that these criminal networks are exploiting highly encrypted messaging applications and falsified travel […]
EFCC Adopts Advanced Blockchain Forensics and Crypto Tracking Tools to Dismantle Virtual Asset Fraud Syndicates The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the successful integration of advanced blockchain forensics and cryptocurrency tracking tools into its operational infrastructure, marking a critical step in Nigeria’s efforts to combat the rapidly evolving landscape of virtual asset […]
Federal Government Unveils ‘Inspire Live(s)’ Real-Time Online Classes to Democratize Quality Education and Tackle Teacher Shortages The Federal Ministry of Education today, Tuesday, November 25, 2025, launched the nationwide rollout of the Inspire Live(s)! Online Real-Time Classes Initiative, a groundbreaking digital learning programme designed to fundamentally expand equitable access to quality education for every Nigerian […]
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Urges Coordinated Action to End Online Harassment and Make Digital Spaces Safe for Women and Girls First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, today, Monday, November 24, 2025, issued a strong appeal for comprehensive action to protect women and girls from rising online abuse, specifically demanding that all stakeholders work together […]
Lagos State Governor Calls for Innovation and Youth Empowerment at Zenith Bank Tech Fair 5.0 The Governor of Lagos State yesterday joined leading industry figures at the Zenith Bank Tech Fair 5.0, a major technology and innovation event themed “Future Forward: Tech for Success – Innovate, Adapt, Accelerate.” The event brought together innovators, young tech […]
Paystack Suspends Co-Founder Ezra Olubi Over Sexual Misconduct Allegation Involving Subordinate Paystack, the prominent Nigerian fintech company, has confirmed the suspension of its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Ezra Olubi, following serious allegations of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate employee that circulated widely on social media platforms this week. The suspension was made public […]
Minister Idris Declares President Tinubu a ‘Personification of Resilience’ of the Nigerian Media The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, today, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a true reflection of the resilience and enduring struggle that has characterized the Nigerian media through the nation’s history. The Minister made […]
US-Based Tech Innovator, Seun Mafa, Urges Nigeria to Reject Foreign Intervention, Fix Internal Rot The national debate over the potential for foreign intervention intensified today, Saturday, November 8, 2025, as US-based tech entrepreneur and healthcare innovator, Seun Mafa, strongly cautioned against relying on external promises to solve Nigeria’s deep-seated problems. Mafa, who serves as the […]
Kwara Creative Economy Booms as Sugar Factory Film Studios Unveils Maiden Movie ‘Ajuwaya Series’ with N350m First Lady Grant Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is elated over the successful unveiling of the maiden movie, “Ajuwaya Series,” produced by the state-owned Sugar Factory Film Studios. The Governor hailed the project as a major milestone for the […]
Federal High Court Sets October 27 for Arraignment of Sowore, X Corp, and Meta over Alleged Cyber-Bullying of President Tinubu The legal battle between the Federal Government and activist-publisher Omoyele Sowore is set to commence as the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 27 for the arraignment of Sowore, alongside social media giants […]
US Government Seeks to Break Up Google’s Ad Business in Antitrust Trial In a landmark legal move, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has formally requested a federal court to order the breakup of Google’s digital advertising business, marking a significant escalation in its antitrust case against the tech giant. The request was made today […]
Chinese Regulator Launches Two-Month Campaign to Clean Up Social Media Content China’s digital landscape is undergoing another major shakeup. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the country’s top internet regulator, has launched a two-month crackdown on social media content, explicitly targeting what it calls “malicious incitement of conflict” and “negative outlooks on life.” The campaign […]
Free ICT Training Offered to Enugu Indigenes In a move to boost digital literacy and combat unemployment, a private technology firm, the S.Mobile Tech Institute, has launched a one-month, free training program in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for indigenes of Enugu State. The initiative is aimed at empowering participants with skills to thrive in […]
Nigerian Students Increasingly Turn to AI for Academic and Career Support Nigerian students are rapidly embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a crucial tool for their studies, according to a recent report released by Google. New data from Google Search trends reveals a significant shift in academic habits, with searches combining “AI + studying” soaring by […]
Tinubu Puts Financial Regulators on Alert as Nigerians Shift to Digital Currencies In a move signalling his administration’s heightened focus on the digital economy, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the country’s financial and capital market authorities to step up their monitoring of digital currencies and stablecoins. The directive, conveyed by Finance Minister Wale Edun, is […]