Nigerian Crypto Startups Warn SEC’s Capital Rules Could Stifle Innovation
Nigerian crypto startups have raised concerns over the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new minimum capital requirements, describing the regulations as a “disproportionate burden”...
Telegram Dismisses Russian Allegations Over Encryption
Telegram has dismissed claims by the Russian government that foreign intelligence services can access messages sent by Russian soldiers via the messaging app.
Russia’s state...
Fibre Optic Cable Damage in Nigeria Surges 900% in January
Telecommunications operators in Nigeria recorded a dramatic rise in fibre optic cable damage in January 2026, with incidents jumping 900% compared to December 2025,...
Prof. Pantami Applauds Nigerian Software Engineering Scholar After Successful PhD Defence in Egypt
Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Nigeria’s former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has commended the academic resilience and technical ingenuity of Ahmad Ahmad...
European Union Moves to Regulate Social Media “Doom-Scrolling”
The European Commission has reportedly asked TikTok to redesign key features, including endless scrolling, in a bid to combat addictive social media behaviour. The...
Meta Patents AI to Simulate Activity of Deceased Users
Meta Platforms Inc., the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has patented an AI system capable of simulating the social media activity of deceased...
Court Orders OpenAI to Stop Using “Cameo” Name for AI Video Feature
A federal district court in Northern California has ruled in favor of Cameo, the celebrity video messaging platform, ordering OpenAI to stop using the...
FG to Review MTN’s $6.2 Billion Acquisition of IHS Towers Over National Security Concerns
The Federal Government has announced plans to subject MTN Group’s proposed $6.2 billion acquisition of IHS Holding Limited to a comprehensive regulatory review, citing...
Apple Schedules March 4 Event in New York Amid Product Launch Speculation
Apple has scheduled a press event for March 4 in New York, where the company is widely expected to unveil new products, potentially including...
OpenAI Adds Lockdown Mode, ‘Elevated Risk’ Alerts to ChatGPT
OpenAI has introduced two new security features for ChatGPT users: Lockdown Mode and “elevated risk” warnings, aimed at strengthening protections for high-risk users and...
