Unregulated AI and Digital Abuse: How Grok Is Accelerating Non-Consensual Deepfake Content
xAI’s Grok chatbot is facing growing backlash for enabling non-consensual deepfake pornography. Legal experts outline Nigeria’s data protection laws, cybercrime risks, and platform liability.
Piggyvest 2025 Report Shows Nigerians Saved Mostly for Rent, Travel, and Business Goals
Piggyvest’s 2025 W.A.E.C. report reveals that Nigerian users prioritised rent, vacations, and business savings amid rising living costs, as payouts rose to ₦1.3 trillion.
Truebit’s TRU Token Crashes 99.9% After $26.6m Exploit Drains Ethereum Reserves
Truebit’s TRU token collapsed nearly 100% after a smart-contract exploit drained $26.6 million worth of Ethereum from the protocol, wiping out liquidity and leaving holders stranded.
Court Dismisses ₦1bn Lawsuit Against MTN Nigeria, Awards ₦3m Costs to Telecom Operator
A Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a ₦1 billion copyright and trademark lawsuit against MTN Nigeria, describing the case as frivolous and awarding ₦3 million in costs to the telecoms company.
Nigeria’s Telecom Industry in 2025: Mixed Performance Sets the Stage for Improved Network Experience in 2026
Nigeria’s telecom sector recorded infrastructure upgrades and rising broadband penetration in 2025 but faced outages and disruptions. With NCC pledging stronger oversight, Nigerians are hopeful for better service quality in 2026.
Flutterwave Says Mono Acquisition Strengthens Profitability Drive and IPO Readiness
Flutterwave says its acquisition of Nigerian open-banking startup Mono will cut costs, boost margins, and strengthen its position ahead of a potential IPO, according to CEO Olugbenga Agboola.
NCC and CBN Introduce 30-Second Refund Policy for Failed Airtime and Data Transactions
Nigeria’s NCC and CBN have launched a new consumer refund framework guaranteeing refunds within 30 seconds for failed airtime and data purchases, strengthening protection across telecoms and banking.
