Nigeria Seeks Public Input on Proposed Child Online Safety Regulations
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has launched a nationwide public consultation on proposed regulations aimed at improving online safety for children using social media and digital platforms. Announcing the initiative on Tuesday, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, said the consultation is designed to gather feedback from […]
Nigeria Joins Global Pact to Combat AI Privacy Abuse
Nigeria has joined more than 60 countries in endorsing a global agreement aimed at protecting individuals from privacy violations linked to artificial intelligence technologies capable of generating realistic images and videos. The agreement, titled the “Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery and the Protection of Privacy,” was coordinated by the Global Privacy Assembly through its International […]
GSMA Launches ‘Open Telco AI’ to Fix Telecoms’ 84% Automation Gap
BARCELONA – The GSM Association (GSMA) has officially pulled back the curtain on Open Telco AI, a massive global offensive designed to bridge the gap between “general” artificial intelligence and the high-stakes world of telecommunications. Unveiled on Monday at MWC26, the initiative establishes a collaborative ecosystem where network operators, hardware vendors, and AI developers can […]
Global Tech Guard: Nigeria Joins 60 Nations in Major Crackdown on AI Deepfakes
ABUJA – In a decisive move to protect digital frontiers, Nigeria has teamed up with over 60 global data protection authorities to launch a coordinated offensive against the rising tide of AI-generated deepfakes and non-consensual digital content. The international coalition, operating under the Global Privacy Assembly (GPA), has endorsed a rigorous new set of standards […]
LASTMA Deploys Smart Technologies to Transform Traffic Management, Boost Road Safety in Lagos
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has significantly upgraded its operations with the deployment of advanced digital technologies aimed at improving road safety and emergency response across Lagos. The initiative, part of the state’s broader smart city drive, is already delivering measurable results, with faster response times and improved coordination during road accidents and […]
MTN, Airtel Post N6.8tn Revenue as Data Earnings Cross N3.5tn in Nigeria
Nigeria’s telecom giants, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Airtel Nigeria, have recorded a combined revenue of N6.782 trillion in their latest reporting cycles, highlighting a decisive shift from voice calls to data-driven earnings. MTN Nigeria Communications Plc posted N5.2 trillion in revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025, representing a 52.9 percent year-on-year increase. […]
African Leaders Launch $2.5tn Infrastructure Drive to Boost Cross-Border Development
African Heads of State have launched a major continent-wide financing initiative aimed at unlocking over $2.5 trillion in domestic capital to fast-track cross-border infrastructure and economic growth. The newly unveiled Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility (AIFF) is designed to support the preparation and funding of priority infrastructure projects aligned with Agenda 2063, the continent’s long-term development […]
Nigeria Distillers Plc Flags Rising Production Costs, Unveils 2026 Growth Strategy
Nigeria Distillers Plc has raised concerns over mounting pressures in the country’s manufacturing sector, citing escalating input costs, foreign exchange volatility, and infrastructure challenges as major constraints affecting production. The company disclosed this following its recent commercial conference, where executives and stakeholders assessed performance and mapped out strategies to navigate Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape. Cost […]
TECNO Rolls Out Valentine’s Campaign to Boost Camon 40 Series Sales
TECNO Mobile has unveiled a Valentine’s season campaign promoting its latest Camon 40 Series, positioning the smartphones as meaningful and practical gifts for loved ones. The campaign, which ran through mid-February, combines emotional storytelling with a structured cashback offer aimed at delivering immediate value to buyers. Smartphones as Lasting Gifts According to TECNO, the Camon […]
Temu Faces Possible 2% Revenue Fine as Nigeria Launches Probe Over Data Breach
Regulatory scrutiny is intensifying for Temu after the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) opened a formal investigation into alleged data privacy violations affecting an estimated 12.7 million Nigerian users. The ongoing probe could expose the fast-growing e-commerce platform to penalties of up to two per cent of its annual global revenue under Nigeria’s data protection […]
