Lagos to Automate Telecom Infrastructure Permit Approvals with TIRS Platform in 2026
Lagos State will launch the Telecommunication Infrastructure Regulatory System (TIRS) in February 2026 to automate telecom permit approvals, enhance transparency, and strengthen compliance for masts, towers, and fibre projects.
Chowdeck Hits 1 Million Monthly Orders for Meals and Essentials in Nigeria
Chowdeck, a Nigerian on-demand delivery startup, hit 1 million monthly orders in October 2025, becoming Africa’s first platform to reach this milestone. The company serves 1.5 million users and 20,000 riders, following its $9 million Series A funding.
WhatsApp Finally Adds Passkey Support for Encrypted Backups
WhatsApp now supports passkeys for encrypted backups, offering a passwordless, more secure way to restore chats. The update uses Face ID, fingerprint, or PIN for seamless authentication across Android and iOS.
Apple Rolls Out iOS 26.1 Update with Major Performance and Security Improvements
Apple releases iOS 26.1, improving battery life, performance, and security for iPhones. The update fixes bugs, enhances privacy, and adds new child safety features for users across Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and beyond.
LG Electronics and Flex Partner to Develop Advanced Cooling Solutions for AI Data Centres
LG Electronics partners with Flex to co-develop advanced modular cooling solutions for AI-powered data centres, combining air and liquid cooling technologies to boost efficiency, scalability, and sustainability worldwide.
MTN Nigeria and Ericsson Deploy Energy-Efficient Triple-Band Radio to Support 5G Evolution
MTN Nigeria and Ericsson deploy the energy-efficient AIR 3284 triple-band radio to enhance 4G capacity and prepare for 5G rollout. The new system boosts speed, cuts power use, and optimizes network performance in real time.
OpenAI and AWS Announce $38 Billion Strategic Partnership to Power Next-Gen AI with NVIDIA GPU Infrastructure
OpenAI and AWS announce a $38 billion partnership to power next-gen AI with NVIDIA GPU infrastructure. The deal scales ChatGPT and future AI workloads using AWS’s secure, high-performance compute clusters.
Fibre Cut: Glo Confirms Network Outage in FCT, Kano, Jos, Kaduna, and Bauchi
Globacom (Glo) confirms network outage across FCT, Kano, Kaduna, Jos, and Bauchi due to multiple fibre cuts. NCC reports over 19,000 fibre cuts in 2025, threatening Nigeria’s digital economy.
Facebook Hosts VIP Hub for Creators at Lagos Fashion Week 2025
Facebook hosted a VIP Lounge at Lagos Fashion Week 2025, celebrating creativity, culture, and community. The event showcased how Nigerian creators use Facebook tools like Reels, Groups, and Marketplace to connect and grow.
Can ‘AI Judges’ Fix Nigeria’s Justice System?
Can AI judges fix Nigeria’s justice system? Binance founder CZ proposes an “AI Judge Companion” to speed up court cases. Experts say it could help—but only with transparency, human oversight, and local reforms.
