NCC, CBN Introduce 30-Second Refund Rule for Failed Airtime, Data Transactions
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have introduced a new consumer refund framework that guarantees subscribers an automatic...
Internet Blackout Hits Iran Amid Nationwide Protests
Iran experienced a near-total internet blackout on Thursday amid widespread protests across the country, according to multiple internet monitoring organisations.
Web monitoring firms including NetBlocks,...
xAI Restricts Grok Image Generation to Paid X Users After Backlash
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has restricted image generation and editing features on its Grok chatbot to paid subscribers on social media platform...
Nigeria’s Mobile Data Usage Jumps 140% as NCC Warns of Network Strain
Nigeria’s monthly mobile data consumption has risen by about 140 percent over the past three years, climbing from roughly 518,000 terabytes in January 2023...
UK Presses X Over AI-Generated Deepfake Images
Britain has urged Elon Musk’s social media platform X to urgently address the spread of non-consensual AI-generated intimate images produced through its chatbot Grok.
Technology...
HP Unveils Keyboard-Based AI PC, 4K Monitor at CES 2026
HP has unveiled a keyboard-based artificial intelligence computer and a new professional-grade 4K monitor at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas.
The...
Google, Character.AI Move Toward Settlement in AI Harm Lawsuits
Google and AI startup Character.AI are negotiating settlements with families who allege that chatbot interactions contributed to the suicide or self-harm of teenagers, in...
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health for Dedicated Medical Conversations
OpenAI on Wednesday announced the launch of ChatGPT Health, a new feature that provides users with a dedicated space to discuss health and wellness-related...
FCCPC Brings 521 Digital Lenders Under Regulation as Compliance Deadline Lapses
A total of 521 digital lending companies are now under the regulatory oversight of Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), following the...
PRrev: Rethinking Press Review in a Digital Age By Haroon Aremu
PRrev: Rethinking Press Review in a Digital Age
By Haroon Aremu
There are jobs that stretch the intellect, and there are jobs that quietly drain the...
