Malaysia Bars Under-16s from Opening Social Media Accounts
Malaysia has begun restricting children under the age of 16 from registering accounts on major social media platforms, as the government tightens efforts to...
DuckDuckGo Launches ‘no AI’ Browser Extensions as Users Seek Traditional Search
DuckDuckGo has introduced new browser extensions that allow users to make its AI-free search experience the default option, as growing numbers of internet users...
CBN Eases PoS Geo-Fencing Rules, Extends Radius to 70 Metres
The Central Bank of Nigeria has expanded the permitted operating radius for Point-of-Sale terminals from 10 metres to 70 metres and extended the compliance...
Apple Smart Glasses Reportedly Delayed until 2027
Apple’s much-anticipated smart glasses may arrive later than previously expected, with the device now reportedly targeted for launch in late 2027.
According to reports, the...
Verve Card Transactions Face Disruption as Payment Firms Threaten Suspension
Millions of Nigerians who rely on Verve for everyday payments could face transaction disruptions after a coalition of payment processors, acquirers, and switches threatened...
FEATURE: How Fintech Skills Can Empower Youths Financially
FEATURE: How Fintech Skills Can Empower Youths Financially
By Abbas Badmus,
When the chief executive officer of one of Nigeria’s leading fintech companies publicly admits that...
FG Launches AI-powered Platform for Access to Government Services
The Federal Government has launched an artificial intelligence-powered platform, GovGuideNigeria, aimed at simplifying access to government information and public services for Nigerians across the...
NITDA Urges Responsible AI Adoption, Launches Internal Transformation Plan
The National Information Technology Development Agency has called on public institutions and organisations across Nigeria to adopt artificial intelligence responsibly while prioritising human accountability,...
GitHub Confirms Hack, Says Attackers Stole Data from 3,800 Internal Repositories
GitHub has confirmed that hackers breached its systems and stole data from about 3,800 internal code repositories following a compromise involving a malicious Visual...
Nigeria Customs Launches Digital Baggage Declaration Platform at Airport
The Nigeria Customs Service has launched the Simplified Customs Advanced Declaration System (SCADS) at the international wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport as part...
