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Can the NCC sanction Starlink over its “unapproved” 97% price increase?
It was reported that Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, increased its subscription rates in Nigeria by 97% without approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This move...
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Nigeria Police’s arrest of POS operator over a ₦4 million deposit shows a...
A recent incident involving the arrest of a Point of Sale (POS) operator by men of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has sparked discussions about the security risks and responsibilities of the POS...
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POS registration: Has CAC enforced its deadline or was it just another media...
Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) issued a directive to POS operators in the country in May 2024 to register their businesses with the agency. According to it, this step will encourage...
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After 100% SIM card local production, Nigeria’s NODITS seems to have gone to...
On July 5, 2021, Nigeria launched the Nigeria Office for Developing the Indigenous Telecom Sector (NODITS) as a critical step to localise production within its telecom industry. Tasked with...
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NIN database breach very debatable – Tunji-Ojo, Nigeria’s Minister of Interior
Nigeria’s minister of the interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has responded to a reported breach of Nigeria’s national identity database and the selling of people’s NIN, describing it as “very debatable”....
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Nigerian Telcos have 267 different tariff plans, subscribers are confused – NCC
The four major Nigerian telecommunications companies, MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9Mobile have a combined 267 tariff plans. This was revealed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) through its...
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Lagos awards N100m grant to PricePally, 25 other agri-businesses at...
As part of its commitment to transforming agriculture and building a sustainable food system, the Lagos Ministry of Agriculture & Food Systems department in collaboration with the Lagos State...
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Kenyan government approves cultivation and consumption of GMO crops
The Kenyan government has approved the growing and consumption of genetically modified crops (GMO crops). This was announced by the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the country’s National Biosafety...
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If they are natural why patent them? – Nigerian food experts urge govt to ban...
A coalition of food safety experts and farmers under the umbrella of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation, (HOMEF), has asked the Nigerian Federal government to ban genetically modified organisms...
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12-year-old Nigerian pupil gets $11.5m to install her virus-removal air...
A 12-year-old Nigerian pupil, Eniola Shokunbi has been awarded a grant of $11.5 million to develop and install her air filter system. According to reports out of Connecticut, Eniola, a fifth grader,...
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How the UN’s new global framework could affect you and Nigeria’s...
At the United Nations Summit of the Future held in New York from September 20-23, world leaders reached a significant milestone by agreeing on the final text of the Global Digital Compact (GDC). The...
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SEC warns Nigerians against “unlicensed” crypto exchange, Marino FX
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned investors and Nigerians to refrain from engaging with Marino FX Ltd, a cryptocurrency exchange company. The capital market regulator...
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Federal Government projects N800bn electronic money transfer tax revenue by 2027
The Federal Government of Nigeria has projected a revenue of N230 billion on the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) in 2025. The 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy...
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Ghana elections: Nigeria is an example of how not to use the BVAS – analyst
As the Ghana elections wind to an end, Nigerians couldn’t help comparing their electoral process with that of their smaller albeit more democratically acclaimed neighbours. This is especially so given...
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Police move to arrest 601 bank customers that received proceeds of N11bn...
The Nigeria police have concluded plans to arrest 601 customers of various banks suspected to have received the proceeds of fraudulent transfers following a Flutterwave breach last year. According to...
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POS registration: Has CAC enforced its deadline or was it just another media...
Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) issued a directive to POS operators in the country in May 2024 to register their businesses with the agency. According to it, this step will encourage...
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ESET responds to EFCC’s arrest of 792 cryptocurrency fraud suspects in Lagos
ESET, a global leader in digital security, has provided insights into the rising threat of online scams. In a significant operation earlier in the week, Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and...
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Malaysia orders Facebook, TikTok, X, Telegram and others to obtain licences...
The Malaysian Government has announced that social media and online messaging platforms will be required to obtain a license in 2025. The development is coming amidst the country’s effort to combat...
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Nigeria’s SEC set to stamp out Ponzi and pyramid schemes in 2025
In its efforts to revamp Nigeria’s commodities market, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has vowed to eradicate Ponzi and Pyramid schemes in 2025. In line with its New Year agenda, the...
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Inside the UK’s plan to build Open AI’s rival and become global AI leader
In its efforts to challenge OpenAI to claim a global AI leading spot, the United Kingdom (UK) is working on building a model that will increase national computing technologies. This follows the plans...
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