Consumers to Get Faster Refunds Under NCC–CBN Failed Transaction Policy THE NCC and the CBN have developed a new consumer protection framework designed to ensure faster refunds for failed airtime and data transactions across Nigeria’s telecom and banking systems. The policy follows extensive engagements with industry players, including telecom operators, banks, and VAS providers, amid […]
By TOSI ORE 📡 The Growth Curve No One Saw Coming NIGERIA’S internet consumption has entered a defining acceleration phase. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), national data traffic for 2025 is projected to exceed 13.2 million terabytes (TB) — a 35% rise from 2024. The growth rate mirrors the 34.3% leap recorded between […]
AI Image Tools and the Governance Vacuum Feature Rollout, Safety Fallout ELON Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, triggered global outrage days after unveiling a new “edit image” feature integrated into X in late December 2025. Designed to let users manipulate images directly on the platform, the tool was swiftly accused of being weaponised for explicit harm—most […]
By IKE UZOR-NZUBECHI NIGERIA is entering a new creative-tech cycle after the Nigerian Film Corporation partnered with PlotWeaver, an AI storytelling platform, to deploy intelligent film-development tools nationwide over the next three years. The agreement aims to expand scriptwriting capabilities, improve cultural referencing accuracy, optimise character design and unlock deeper market insights for filmmakers and […]
By TOSI ORE Nigerian Police Arrest Alleged Microsoft Phishing Kingpin NIGERIA’S cybercrime authorities have arrested three individuals in connection with phishing attacks targeting Microsoft 365 users, including the alleged creator of the RaccoonO365 phishing-as-a-service platform. The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre said the arrests followed months of investigation carried out with support from Microsoft […]
By TOSI ORE A Red Carpet for a New Professional Class THE 2025 TikTok Sub-Saharan Africa Awards in Johannesburg did more than crown viral stars—it formally inducted a new professional class into Africa’s economic and cultural elite. Doctors, nurses, researchers, historians, and experimental chefs walked the same red carpet as pop stars and DJs, signalling […]
By TOSI ORE WEB infrastructure provider Cloudflare experienced a network issue on Tuesday that temporarily restricted access to several popular websites, but the company confirmed the problem has now been fixed. “A fix has been implemented and we believe the incident is now resolved,” Cloudflare stated on its status page at 9:40 a.m. ET. Dane […]
By TOSI ORE VITEL Wireless has unveiled its nationwide communication service, introducing a unified platform that blends traditional GSM with cloud-based technology to help businesses cut costs and improve team coordination. At the official launch on Tuesday, business leaders, SMEs, and industry experts gathered to explore how the company’s system is designed to deliver affordable, […]
By TOSI ORE THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will hold its first Digital Awareness and Sensitisation Forum on 13 November in Abuja to advance inclusion, innovation, and policy alignment in Nigeria’s digital economy. According to NCC’s Head of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, the forum themed “Leaving No One Behind: Digital Assets, Equity, and Empowerment” aims […]
By TOSI ORE AFTER months of legal battle, both parties reach undisclosed terms to end high-profile data breach case Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has reached an out-of-court settlement with the Nigerian government in its long-running legal dispute over a $32.8 million fine imposed for alleged data protection violations. The […]