Category: Tech
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NIGERIA DEFEATS EUROPEAN TECH FIRM, SAVES $6.2M IN LANDMARK ARBITRATION WIN
In a major legal victory, Nigeria has successfully defended itself against a $6.2 million claim by a European technology contractor, avoiding billions in potential payouts. Nigeria secured the decisive win after an arbitration tribunal in Abuja dismissed all claims filed by European Dynamics UK Ltd over a disputed national e-Procurement project handled by the Bureau…
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GLOBACOM TEAMS UP WITH NCWS TO SAFEGUARD CHILDREN ONLINE
New initiative aims to keep Nigerian kids safe on the internet while learning. Globacom has joined forces with the National Council for Women Societies to scale its “Safe SIM Programme,” a tech-driven initiative that protects children from harmful online content. The programme uses a specially configured SIM card for phones and tablets that blocks inappropriate…
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NSE PUSHES FOR ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF 2027 ELECTION RESULTS
Engineers say real-time digital results can boost transparency, cut disputes The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has backed real-time electronic transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 polls, despite the Senate rejecting the proposal. NSE President Ali Rabiu said electronic transmission is faster, more secure, and less prone to manipulation than manual processes, citing…
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PRIVACY FIRST: NDPC RALLIES NIGERIA ON ETHICS IN THE DIGITAL AGE
As AI and big data reshape the economy, stakeholders say trust, ethics and teamwork must come first. Stakeholders across Nigeria’s digital ecosystem have called for stronger collaboration, ethical governance and public trust as the country deepens its digital transformation. The message came through loud and clear at the National Data Privacy Summit organised by the…
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AI DEEPFAKES TARGETING CHILDREN SPARK GLOBAL ALARM – UNICEF
One classroom, one victim: UNICEF says AI is being used to sexualise children faster than laws can stop it. UNICEF is sounding a loud warning over the exploding use of AI to create sexualised images of children, saying weak laws and patchy safeguards are leaving millions exposed. New research across 11 countries shows at least…
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TRUST, ETHICS KEY TO NIGERIA’S DIGITAL FUTURE – STAKEHOLDERS
Experts urge stronger collaboration to protect personal data as Nigeria embraces emerging tech. At the National Data Privacy Summit in Abuja, stakeholders from government, regulators, and the private sector highlighted that trust, ethics, and collaboration are central to safeguarding personal data amid Nigeria’s digital transformation. The summit marked Global Data Privacy Day 2026 and the…
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FAKE LOVE, REAL MILLIONS: POLICE BUST 24-YEAR-OLD OVER ₦48.5m ROMANCE SCAM
He was heading for a flight out of Lagos when police closed in. Airport Police operatives in Lagos have arrested a 24-year-old man over an alleged ₦48.5 million romance scam, just as he was about to board a flight to Asaba. According to police spokesperson ASP Mohammed Adeola, the suspect was picked up by the…
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TARABA COURTS GO DIGITAL WITH ONLINE CRIMINAL CASE FILING
Goodbye paperwork, hello faster justice Taraba State has taken a big leap in judicial reform with the launch of an online portal for filing criminal cases, officially moving court processes from manual to digital. Governor Agbu Kefas, through the Secretary to the State Government Timothy Kataps, unveiled the Nigerian Case Management System (NCMS) in Jalingo,…
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10 MONTHS IN DARKNESS: EPE RESIDENTS CRY OUT OVER POWER BLACKOUT
No light, no relief — and no end in sight. Residents of Epe, Lagos, are raising the alarm over a 10-month electricity blackout, calling on Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) to urgently restore power to the community. The prolonged outage, they say, has crippled businesses, disrupted schooling, and worsened insecurity. Youth leader Tobi Jaiyesimi said…
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KWASUTH REOPENS RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT WITH MODERN IMAGING EQUIPMENT
Good news for patients in Kwara — no more long trips or expensive referrals just to get proper scans 🏥✨ The Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH) has officially reopened its Radiology Department after months of upgrades and refurbishment, bringing cutting-edge medical imaging services back to the hospital. The revamped department is now fitted with…
