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Data Demand Drives Growth As Telcos Expand Networks Nationwide

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Nigeria’s Telecom Sector Maintains Growth Momentum NIGERIA’S telecommunications industry continued its upward trajectory in March 2026, with active mobile subscriptions rising to 185.7 million as network operators intensified investments in infrastructure and digital connectivity. Industry analysts say the sustained growth reflects increasing consumer demand for voice and data services, alongside continuous efforts by operators to […]

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Cross River Trains 100 Youths For Electric Vehicle Revolution

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Cross River Unveils Electric Vehicle Skills Initiative THE Cross River State Government has announced plans to train 100 youths in electric vehicle (EV) maintenance and manufacturing as part of a broader strategy to prepare the state’s workforce for opportunities emerging within Nigeria’s renewable energy and sustainable transportation sectors. The programme, scheduled to commence in June […]

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Dangerous Toys, Faulty Chargers Cost Temu Millions In EU Sanctions

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EU Cracks Down on Temu Over Consumer Safety Violations CHINESE-owned online retail giant Temu has been hit with a massive €200 million fine by the European Union after regulators concluded that the company failed to adequately prevent the sale of illegal and potentially dangerous products on its platform. The sanction, announced by the European Commission, […]

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Hezbollah’s Fibre-Optic Drones Reshape Israel-Lebanon Conflict

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Hezbollah Expands Use of Fibre-Optic Drone Warfare THE conflict along the Israel-Lebanon border is entering a new and more technologically complex phase as Hezbollah increasingly deploys fibre-optic drones against Israeli military positions and civilian communities. Security analysts and Israeli officials now describe the small explosive-laden drones as one of the most dangerous tactical threats facing […]

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Digital Rights Groups Warn BVN Policy Could Hurt Financial Inclusion

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Civil Society Groups Challenge CBN Policy on BVN Phone Number Changes Advocates Raise Concerns Over Data Rights CIVIL society organisations and digital rights advocates have called on the Central Bank of Nigeria to review its restrictions on changing phone numbers linked to Bank Verification Numbers (BVN), warning that the policy could undermine financial inclusion and […]

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Nigeria Expands Digital Identity System To Strengthen Governance

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NIMC Advances Digital Public Infrastructure for National Development Building a Unified Digital Identity Ecosystem THE National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) framework aimed at improving governance, enhancing public service delivery, and reinforcing national security. Speaking at a digital conference in Abuja themed “Building Africa’s Digital […]

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Allegation Of Silent 4GB AI Download In Chrome Sparks Privacy Concerns

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Silent Deployment Allegations Surround Chrome’s On-Device AI System REPORTS circulating among security researchers have raised concerns about a potential background deployment of Google’s on-device artificial intelligence system, known as Gemini Nano, within the Chrome browser. The claims suggest that a large AI model file may be downloaded and stored locally on user devices without explicit […]

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Catholic Church Calls For Ethical Use Of AI, Warns Against Misuse

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Church Raises Ethical Concerns Over AI Growth THE Catholic Church has called for urgent ethical reflection on the rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence, warning that its misuse could threaten human dignity, truth and moral responsibility. The call was made during the 60th World Communications Day celebration hosted by St. Augustine Major Seminary in collaboration with […]

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Inside China’s Landmark Rulings That Make AI-Based Firings Illegal

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When AI Replaces Workers: China’s Courts Step In A series of Chinese court rulings is reshaping the global conversation on artificial intelligence and employment, with judges declaring that companies cannot legally dismiss workers simply because machines can now perform their roles. The decisions, emerging from courts in Hangzhou and Beijing, are being interpreted as a […]

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Nigeria Prize For Science Hits Record 237 Entries In 2026

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Record-Breaking Entries Signal Rising Interest in Innovation THE 2026 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation has recorded its highest number of submissions since inception, attracting 237 entries and marking a significant milestone in the country’s scientific and innovation landscape. The submissions were formally handed over to the prize’s Advisory Board during a […]

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