FG Promotes 70,000 Paramilitary Officers, Launches High-Tech Immigration Centre to Strengthen Border Security
The Federal Government of Nigeria has promoted more than 70,000 paramilitary officers over the past three years and launched a technology-driven Integrated Operating Centre (IOC) aimed at strengthening border control and tracking immigration violations in real time. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in Abuja while declaring open the 2026 Sectoral Performance Retreat […]
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 […]
From Classrooms to Tech Hubs: NIWIIT Launches ‘Campus Tech Queens’ to Bridge Nigeria’s Gender Gap
LOKOJA – In a strategic move to shatter the glass ceiling in Nigeria’s technology sector, the Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT) has officially launched the Campus Tech Queens Initiative (NCTQI). The national programme, unveiled Wednesday at the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, is designed to transform female students into global digital leaders through a rigorous […]
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 […]
Jumia Unveils Tech Week 2026 with Massive Discounts on Smartphones, Gadgets
Jumia Nigeria has officially launched its highly anticipated Tech Week 2026, rolling out a two-week nationwide campaign packed with discounted technology products across multiple categories. Running from March 2 to March 15, the campaign is themed “Tech Products for Less,” reflecting the company’s push to make essential digital devices more affordable for Nigerian consumers. Wide […]
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 […]
Ogun Chief Judge Advocates Tech Adoption, Stakeholder Collaboration to Tackle Sexual Violence
The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Mosunmola Dipeolu, has called for stronger collaboration among justice sector stakeholders and the adoption of technology-driven solutions to improve the handling of sexual violence cases in Nigeria. Speaking through Justice Funke Odubanjo at a stakeholders’ forum in Abeokuta, Dipeolu stressed that coordinated efforts involving the police, judiciary, legal practitioners, […]
SERAP Urges FCCPC to Probe Big Tech Over Alleged Impact on Nigeria’s Digital Economy
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to launch an urgent investigation into major global technology companies over their alleged impact on Nigeria’s digital economy, media landscape, and citizens’ rights. In a formal petition addressed to FCCPC’s Chief Executive Officer, Tunji Bello, SERAP accused leading tech […]
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. […]
