New Controversy Around Electoral Credibility A fresh political and technological debate has emerged after a forensic report reportedly cleared the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, of allegations linked to controversial online activity. The report, which became public amid growing scrutiny of the electoral body, has generated mixed reactions among […]
Growing Threat to Election Infrastructure RISING attacks on telecommunications infrastructure across Nigeria are generating fresh concern over the readiness of the country’s digital systems ahead of the 2027 general elections. Industry operators and civil society voices warn that continued vandalism of base stations, fibre optic cables, generators, batteries, and power systems could weaken communication networks […]
Fresh Fraud Case Hits 2026 UTME THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the arrest of two candidates and a parent over alleged falsification of 2026 UTME results through artificial intelligence tools. The suspects were reportedly caught after presenting manipulated score messages designed to appear genuine. JAMB said such actions amount to criminal misconduct […]
A Digital Backbone With a Physical Footprint ACROSS the United States and other advanced digital economies, data centres have become one of the fastest-growing forms of industrial infrastructure. They are the silent engines behind cloud storage, artificial intelligence systems, streaming platforms, financial transactions, and the everyday functioning of the internet. But behind the seamless experience […]
A Gaming Culture Shaped by Economic Reality ACROSS Nigeria’s growing gaming community, a quiet but widespread practice continues to redefine how players engage with global entertainment platforms: the jailbreaking of PlayStation consoles produced by Sony. For many Nigerian gamers, this is not framed as piracy or ethical compromise, but as economic necessity. In a country […]
Stakeholders Examine AI’s Promise and Perils THE increasing use of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare has triggered renewed calls for regulation, as experts warn that the technology’s benefits must be carefully balanced against its risks. This formed the focus of discussions at a high-level forum hosted at the French Institute Abuja, bringing together stakeholders from government, […]
Social Media Rumour Sparks Confusion A viral image claiming to show a newly designed ₦5,000 banknote featuring President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been dismissed as fake by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The image circulated widely across social media platforms, prompting mixed reactions from users, many of whom questioned the authenticity and timing of such […]
Nigeria’s Digital Growth Meets Global Reality NIGERIA’S ambitions to become a leading digital economy are confronting a harsh global reality: despite heavy investments in local data centres, the country remains deeply reliant on foreign cloud infrastructure. Recent findings indicate that Nigerian businesses and public institutions spend approximately $850 million annually on offshore hosting services, even […]
The Changing Face of Knowledge Consumption NIGERIA’S intellectual landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as digital media reshapes how people engage with ideas. Long-form essays and books, once the cornerstone of scholarly and public discourse, are increasingly being overshadowed by short-form, fast-paced online content. This shift reflects the realities of the modern attention economy, where […]
FOI Funding Gap Sparks Transparency Concerns MEDIA Rights Agenda (MRA), a civil society organisation, has raised concerns over what it describes as inadequate funding for the implementation of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act in the Federal Government’s 2026 budget. In a statement issued in Lagos, the organisation warned that the funding shortfall could undermine […]