Africa: Pope Leo and the Global Charge for Ai Regulation

Less human control of AI weaponry increases the appetite for wars, without their ending in sight, the Pontiff cautioned. Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC Trains Staff On Digital Human Rights Abuses

NHRC's executive secretary said the digital ecosystem has ceased to be a separate entity in society, but the "fabric of our economic, social and political existence", adding that… Read more »

Nigeria: Otti Launches Techrise Cohort 3 to Equip 850 Abia Youths With Digital Skills

The governor, represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Uzor Nwachukwu, urged the participants to maximise the opportunity to become… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Intercept 400 Starlink Devices Allegedly Used By Terrorists - Official

Mr Martins said the recovered Starlink terminals were intercepted during sustained operations across Sambisa Forest, the Timbuktu Triangle and other terrorist enclaves in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal High Court Launches E-Filing System in Lagos

The time for a file to reach a judge's desk has been reduced from days to seconds, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court said. Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - Inside Nigeria's Deal to Write Off $32.8 Million Fine Against Meta

The deal between Nigeria and Meta, details of which have not been previously disclosed, is replete with concessions by Nigeria, including writing off the $32.8 million fine and… Read more »

Africa: Four Nigerian Startups Selected for Google's 10th Accelerator Africa Cohort

The four selected Nigerian startups focus on leveraging artificial intelligence to bridge gaps in financial inclusion and communications. Read more »

Nigeria: How Ai Will Change How Nigerians Use Online Casinos

AI helps sort information and answer small questions before money moves. In a country with 109 million internet users and 38.7 million social media user identities as of October… Read more »

Nigeria: Experts Discuss AI Governance, Urge Nigerian Govt to Set Up Regulatory Body

Experts raised security concerns that Nigeria lacks AI-specific standards to address threats such as fraud, disinformation, data poisoning, and automated cybercrime. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Digital Strategy Needs More Than Federal Momentum

The question is not whether the Federal Government is doing enough. It is whether the rest of the federation is doing its part. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Maybe It's Ai' - Wife of Suspended Cross River Lawmaker Dismisses Assault Video

"Look at me, I am okay, I am good. Did you see any marks on my face or anything like that? Nothing of such ever happened..." Read more »

Nigeria: FEC Approves Digital Postcode System for Accurate, Faster Parcel Processing

In 2023, the Communications Ministry launched its strategic blueprint, with Mr Tijani stating that it would guide efforts to expand ICT use and optimise communications… Read more »

Nigeria: Nmec Targets 50mn Nigerians for Digital Literacy As Govt Restates Ban On New Tertiary Institutions

The council also granted comprehensive insurance coverage for the 180 federal unity schools nationwide. Read more »

Nigeria: What Pentagon's Switch From Anthropic to Openai Actually Signals

The more consequential dimension of this episode is what it demonstrates about how states are managing the AI governance problem in the absence of a formal regulatory architecture. Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria's Ai Readiness and Insights From India's Seven Chakras

India's Department of Rural Development, for instance, has quietly solved a challenge that continues to elude many countries, including Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Bill to Establish Fintech Regulatory Commission Splits Sector's Operators

While telecom and agent groups say a dedicated regulator will end fragmented oversight, fintech operators warn it could duplicate the roles of the Central Bank of Nigeria and other… Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria Wins $6.2 Million Arbitration Case Against European Tech Contractor

The dispute centred on a national electronic government procurement (eGP) project meant to enhance transparency and efficiency in federal procurement processes. Read more »

Nigeria: Digital Payments Driving Nigeria's Nightlife - Moniepoint

The study analysed transactions from more than 27,000 bars, clubs and lounges on Moniepoint's payment network. Read more »

Nigeria: NCC Sets Deadline for Review of Nigeria's National Telecommunications Policy

"In the ongoing review, there are 15 key policy proposals, which form the baseline for the review and potential changes to the existing NTP." Read more »

Nigeria: MTN Strikes Deal to Acquire Ihs Towers for $6.2 Billion

The transaction requires various approvals for it to reach closure, and HIS will give up its quoted company status by delisting from the New York Stock Exchange once the whole… Read more »

Nigeria: How We Used Smart Tech to Reduce Trucking Time At Lagos Ports - Ttp's CEO

The co-founder and CEO of Truck Transit Parks, Jama Onwubuariri, details how his company is leveraging digital mobility infrastructure to revolutionise truck traffic management at… Read more »

Nigeria: NDPC Investigates Temu for Alleged Violation of Data Protection Act

The NDPC noted that the investigation into Temu was triggered by concerns around online surveillance through personal data processing, accountability, and data minimisation. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Convicts Two Chinese Nationals for Cyber-Terrorism, N3.4bn Fraud

The convicts, alongside one Friday Audu, were among a syndicate of 792 fraudsters arrested for cryptocurrency, investment and romance fraud on 19 December 2024 in Lagos. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Rejects Sowore's Documents in Cyberstalking Trial, Warns Against Live Streaming Hearing

The trial judge, Mohammed Umar, rejected two caches of documents brought by Mr Sowore's defence team in separate rulings. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Press Bodies Urge FG, Nass to Act Against 'Big Tech Threat' to Information Sovereignty

The groups warned that Nigeria risks surrendering control of its democratic conversation, national cohesion, and information sovereignty to unregulated foreign technology companies… Read more »