NCC, CBN, and Industry Stakeholders Tackle Failed Telecom Recharges in Nigeria
The NCC, in collaboration with the CBN and telecom stakeholders, is taking decisive steps to address the persistent issue of failed electronic recharge transactions in Nigeria, ensuring better consumer protection and service reliability.
Amazon Web Services Outage Disrupts Major Global Platforms — Snapchat, Canva Among Those Affected
Amazon Web Services (AWS) suffered a major outage affecting several global platforms, including Snapchat and Canva. The disruption, traced to AWS’s US East Coast region, left millions of users facing downtime across multiple services
NCC Blames Poor Telecom Service in Lagos, Abuja on Network Congestion
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has linked poor telecom service quality in Lagos, Abuja, and other major cities to inadequate network capacity and heavy internet usage in densely populated areas.
Another “Gate” Hashtag Strikes iPhone Users — A Look Back at Apple’s Biggest Controversies
From #Antennagate to #Batterygate, Apple’s iPhones have faced a long history of design and performance controversies. Here’s a look at how another “gate” hashtag is once again impacting iPhone users in 2025.
Samsung Reportedly Delays Galaxy S26 Launch to March 2026 Amid Design Challenges
A new leak suggests Samsung has postponed the launch of its Galaxy S26 series from January to March 2026 due to design and development delays. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is reportedly complete, while the base model is still under development
Mozambique to Install 60 New Mobile Stations to Boost Rural Connectivity
Mozambique’s Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM) plans to install 60 new mobile stations across nine provinces to expand rural connectivity and bridge the nation’s digital divide under its Rural Connectivity Project.
UNESCO Partners with KIX Africa 21 Hub to Embed AI Skills and Digital Literacy in African Classrooms
UNESCO and the KIX Africa 21 Hub have launched an initiative to integrate AI skills and digital literacy in schools across francophone Africa, starting with Benin, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal, to ensure equitable and inclusive digital transformation in education.
Agentic AI and the Five Skills Powering Nigeria’s Next Tech Leap
As Lagos cements its place in Africa’s AI revolution, five high-demand skills—NLP, knowledge graphs, cloud deployment, reinforcement learning, and prompt engineering—are driving Nigeria’s agentic AI boom and reshaping the continent’s innovation landscape.
ChatGPT Now Accepts Naira: Here’s How Much Subscriptions Cost in Nigeria
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Go in Nigeria, introducing Naira-based pricing that makes AI more affordable and accessible. Here’s a breakdown of the new subscription tiers and what each plan offers.
CBN’s Open Banking System Hasn’t Launched Yet — Here’s Why
Nigeria’s Central Bank has delayed the launch of its Open Banking system, despite having the regulatory framework in place. Here’s why the rollout was postponed and what’s next for the financial industry.
