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Mr Sheriff Adepoju, a Senior Software Engineer at Oracle, says that Nigeria’s plan to fine telecommunication operators about N12.4 billion for poor service will not significantly change consumers’ experience unless operators invest in “recovery engineering”. Adepoju, who designs large-scale automation systems, described

The Federal Government has appointed Quest Merchant Bank as Transaction Advisor for Project BRIDGE, its flagship broadband infrastructure initiative aimed at expanding Nigeria’s fibre-optic network. The Acting Managing Director of Quest Merchant Bank, Mr Afolabi Olorode, disclosed the appointment in a statement

The partnership between Nigeria and Sweden has indeed reached a new high this week, specifically centered on making Nigeria a “hub” for digital and green technology in West Africa. ​The Swedish government has officially upgraded its commercial presence by establishing a Swedish

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to advance, creating highly realistic voices, faces, and even emotions, Nigerians are becoming vulnerable to scams, identity theft, and privacy violations. Experts warn that the rapid adoption of AI technology has outpaced regulatory safeguards, leaving individuals vulnerable

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to protecting citizens’ rights and privacy in the digital space, unveiling a series of policy and regulatory frameworks designed to bolster the country’s cybersecurity infrastructure. Dr. Ayodele Bakare, Assistant Director of the Cybersecurity

Security, media, and technology professionals have thrown their weight behind the establishment of an independent Crisis Communication Hub (CCHub) aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to monitor and respond to misinformation, disinformation, and other digital threats that could undermine national stability. The endorsement

Ms Patricia Eromosele, President, Women in cyber security Nigeria (WiCyS), has warned that constant exposure to online scams underscores the urgent need for stronger awareness about digital space security. She said the cyber space was evolving hence the need to make cyber

A Nigerian technology expert, Gunu Usman, has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) application (app) called, “BAT-BOT AI” to assist the Federal Government in combating fake news and misinformation. Speaking at the launch, Usman said the app is also designed to fight fake

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sustainability in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector through policies that encourage renewable energy adoption, energy‑efficient infrastructure and responsible electronic waste management. This position was highlighted in a keynote address delivered at the Green

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Kingsley Udeh, has said that Nigeria is yet to realise the expected economic benefits from the significant investments made in research and development across its academic and research institutions. Udeh made this known on Thursday