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NITDA’s mandatory software testing rules trigger push for risk-based enforcement
Nigeria’s mandatory software testing regime is facing calls for risk-based enforcement as industry professionals warn that applying the same level read more NITDA’s mandatory software testing rules trigger push for
Nigeria’s data demand outpacing network growth — NCC
…Says mobile broadband covers 90% of Nigerians, only 27% own smartphones…Seeks long-term naira funding for telecoms infrastructure By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has warned that rising data
Telecom subscriptions hit 195.1m in July
…Adds 2.88m subscriptions in one month By Juliet Umeh Nigeria’s active telecommunications subscriptions rose by 2.88 million in July 2026 to 195.11 million, up from 192.23 million recorded in June,
Meta to unveil new AI smart glasses amid privacy concerns
Meta has spent billions to stay competitive with artificial intelligence, but the tech giant faces growing pushback as CEO Mark Zuckerberg prepares to announce new products built for the AI
Google’s Gemini AI carried out cyberattacks, guessed passwords
Google’s consumer AI model Gemini hacked multiple systems through guessing login credentials, the company told AFP on Friday. This is the latest case of rogue AI cybersecurity transgressions, which have
NCC raises alarm over call masking
By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has raised the alarm over the resurgence of call masking in the country’s telecommunications industry, warning that the practice threatens industry revenues,
22-year-old Singaporean pleads guilty to $245m crypto heist
By Adegboyega Adeleye A 22-year-old Singaporean, Malone Lam, has pleaded guilty in the United States to his role in a cryptocurrency heist that saw him and his associates steal about
Device Mgt System won’t expose users’ data – NCC
By Prince Osuagwu The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has allayed fears that its new Device Management System, DMS, designed to strengthen Type Approval compliance for mobile devices in Nigeria, could
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs iPhone Duo: Which foldable phone is better?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Apple iPhone Duo are now competing for the attention of consumers looking for a premium foldable smartphone, with both devices offering large
‘People building AI believe it could kill us all’ — says researcher after quitting AI firm
A former Anthropic researcher has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could become powerful enough to threaten humanity, saying some people building the technology believe it could “kill us all by
