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  1. 1d ago

    Internet governance; AI innovation; phone checks

    1. Nigeria needs stronger collaboration ‘to shape internet governance’: Mary Uduma, Director of Digital Solutions Limited West Africa, stated that Nigeria requires stronger collaboration among government, tech firms, and civil society to shape internet governance. Speaking at the NCC Internet Governance Symposium 2026, she urged stakeholders to adopt local policies that reflect national digital realities rather than merely adopting global decisions. 2. Turn AI research into real-world innovations, Nigerian universities told: Nigerian universities were urged to translate artificial intelligence research into practical innovations addressing national challenges. At the COLPHYS 2026 conference, NITDA leadership proposed a twelve-month action agenda for institutions to develop prototypes and test solutions. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic discovery and economic application. 3. NCC warns Nigerians to check phone approval before buying: The Nigerian Communications Commission warned consumers to verify mobile phone approval status before purchase. Devices failing to meet requirements may be denied network access. The regulator advised using the Device Checker service via USSD code star three one five hash or the official website to confirm type approval and verification status. 4. Nigeria’s cyber police warn developers of fake job offers carrying malware: Nigeria’s Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team warned developers about a cyber-espionage campaign using fake job offers. Attackers impersonate recruiters on LinkedIn and email to distribute NodeRabbit and PollCat malware disguised as coding assessments. The threat actor, Mirage Kitten, targets engineers to access sensitive source code and credentials.

  2. 1d ago

    NCC AI gaps; JAMB data privacy

    1. Bitflux and Nigeria’s wholesale broadband experiment: The 2014 deal that was meant to change telecoms: This premium article examines the 2014 Bitflux deal, a wholesale broadband initiative intended to transform Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. The piece reviews the historical context of the agreement and its intended impact on network infrastructure and market competition. Access to the full analysis requires membership in the Technology Times Premium Users’ Club. 2. NCC finds 27% of Nigeria’s licensees lack AI governance: The Nigerian Communications Commission reports that twenty-seven percent of surveyed telecom licensees lack artificial intelligence governance frameworks, despite widespread adoption. Dr Ibiso Kingsley-George noted that while seventy-three percent use AI, only thirty-nine percent have approved policies. The NCC plans to issue guidelines to clarify compliance requirements under the Internet Code of Practice 2026. 3. NCC launches Internet Governance Working Group for Nigeria’s digital ecosystem: The Nigerian Communications Commission inaugurated an Internet Governance Working Group to coordinate engagement among telecom operators and stakeholders. Engr. Abraham Oshadami stated the group aims to address online risks and support the implementation of the Internet Code of Practice 2026. The initiative seeks to build user confidence in digital services through structured dialogue and collaboration. 4. NDPC: JAMB’s 2 million-plus candidate data puts privacy in focus: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board is collaborating with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission to strengthen privacy safeguards for over two million annual candidates. NDPC CEO Dr Vincent Olatunji emphasized JAMB’s role as a major data controller. The commission offered training and virtual academy vouchers to support JAMB’s transition to paperless processes and compliance with the 2023 Act.

  3. 3d ago

    Phone checks, cyber threats, Lagos fibre

    1. NCC warns Nigerians to check phone approval before buying: The Nigerian Communications Commission advises consumers to verify mobile phone approval status before purchasing to avoid network access denial. The regulator’s Device Checker service, accessible via USSD or online, confirms Type Approval and verification. This strengthened system, effective October seventh, aims to enhance regulatory compliance and protect buyers from unregistered devices. 2. Nigeria’s cyber police warn developers of fake job offers carrying malware: Nigeria’s Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team warns software developers of a cyber-espionage campaign using fake recruitment offers. Attackers impersonate recruiters on LinkedIn and email, distributing NodeRabbit and PollCat malware disguised as coding assessments. These remote access trojans can compromise sensitive data, including source code and authentication tokens, by exploiting technical interview processes. 3. Lagos unveils 6,000km fibre network backed by $22m investment: Lagos State is investing twenty-two million dollars to expand its digital infrastructure with a unified six-thousand-kilometre fibre network. Deputy Governor Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat announced the project at TeXcellence, stating it builds on existing ducts to support connectivity and digital public services. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between innovation and mass adoption in the state. 4. Arsenal Fans Club Nigeria to unveil digital membership system: Arsenal Fans Club Nigeria will launch a digital membership system to streamline administration ahead of its Abuja event on October seventeenth. The club, led by National President Charles Ojugbana, plans to use the database alongside a new governance structure. The launch coincides with community outreach activities, including sanitation donations and awareness campaigns for vulnerable groups.

  4. 3d ago

    Lagos betting crackdown; fintech licensing proposal

    1. Lagos hands telcos 30 days to verify betting licences: The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority has ordered mobile network operators and value-added service providers to verify the licensing status of betting businesses within thirty days. The directive warns that unlicensed services must be suspended, clarifying that Nigerian Communications Commission approvals do not authorize gaming activities in the state. 2. SEC warns Nigerians against investing through ‘unregistered’ WayvePay: The Securities and Exchange Commission has warned Nigerians against investing through WayvePay, stating the platform is not registered to solicit investments or operate in the capital market. The regulator advised the public to verify entity status on official portals to avoid fraud risks associated with unregistered online investment channels. 3. Africa fintech leaders propose common licensing framework: Fintech leaders in Lagos proposed a common licensing framework to reduce regulatory duplication and facilitate cross-border digital payments across Africa. The initiative suggests mutual recognition of licenses and minimum standards, allowing companies licensed in one jurisdiction to operate in others without adopting identical national regulatory systems. 4. MTN, Airtel take 90% of Nigeria’s 15m new subscribers as Glo shifts ground: Nigeria’s mobile market added over fifteen million subscribers between January and August 2026, with MTN and Airtel capturing ninety percent of net additions. MTN surpassed one hundred million subscribers, strengthening its market share, while Globacom’s share declined despite adding users, indicating a consolidation of market power among top operators.

  5. 4d ago

    AI sovereignty, BRIDGE costs, livestock tech, sextortion

    1. Nigeria must stop ‘renting’ AI, APC chairman says: Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, urged Nigeria to develop its own artificial intelligence ecosystem rather than relying on foreign technologies. He highlighted the need for legislative backing for the national AI strategy and raised concerns that over eighty percent of sovereign data is hosted abroad. 2. Project BRIDGE: Nigeria’s 90,000km fibre backbone advisory costs top $3.6m | Exclusive: An exclusive report reveals that advisory costs for Project BRIDGE, Nigeria’s ninety-thousand-kilometer fibre backbone initiative, have exceeded three point six million dollars. This premium content details the financial implications of the infrastructure project, which aims to expand digital connectivity across the country through extensive fibre optic deployment. 3. Tinubu links youth, women participation in livestock sector to digital technology: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stated that digital technology and access to finance are essential for increasing youth and women participation in the livestock sector. Represented by George Akume, he emphasized modernizing agricultural production through innovation and value-chain development to create jobs and enhance food security across Nigeria. 4. Nigerians warned as AI creates new sextortion threat: The National Information Technology Development Agency warned that artificial intelligence is enabling new forms of sextortion, where criminals use fake intimate images to blackmail victims. NITDA advised against paying perpetrators, noting that compliance often leads to further demands and that AI-generated content can appear convincing without authentic source material.

  6. 5d ago

    INEC AI security; FCCPC promo rules

    1. Inside INEC’s AI and cybersecurity plans to secure Nigeria’s 2027 Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission has deployed artificial intelligence auditing tools and multi-layer firewalls to protect electoral databases ahead of the 2027 general election. Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan stated that technology partnerships with Google and Microsoft aim to prevent cyberattacks, distributed denial-of-service incidents, and unauthorized data injection, ensuring system integrity. 2. Nigeria Elections 2027: INEC, GOCOP mull partnership to fight fake news: The Independent National Electoral Commission proposed a formal partnership with the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers to combat election misinformation. The three-point pact includes digital fact verification, editorial self-regulation, and voter education. Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan emphasized that accurate reporting is essential to maintaining public trust in electoral institutions. 3. FCCPC reviews rules for Nigeria’s online sales promotions, giveaways: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission opened public consultation on draft regulations updating Nigeria’s sales promotion rules. The review addresses the shift to digital commerce, proposing changes to how online discounts and giveaways are regulated. Businesses and consumers can submit comments by October 20, 2026, regarding the new compliance framework. 4. From TikTok to Policy: Nigeria taps AI to turn youth ideas into govt input: The National Information Technology Development Agency plans to use artificial intelligence to organize youth ideas from social media into policy themes. Director-General Kashifu Inuwa announced the initiative at the National Youth Conference, aiming to structure contributions on digital innovation, jobs, and security for government consideration through virtual and physical sessions.

  7. Oct 11

    Project BRIDGE costs; livestock tech; AI sextortion; data privacy

    1. Project BRIDGE: Nigeria’s 90,000km fibre backbone advisory costs top $3.6m | Exclusive: Advisory costs for Nigeria’s Project BRIDGE, a ninety thousand kilometer fibre optic backbone initiative, have exceeded three point six million dollars. This exclusive report details the financial scope of the consultancy services involved in developing the national infrastructure project, highlighting the significant expenditure allocated to strategic planning and technical advisory roles for the network expansion. 2. Tinubu links youth, women participation in livestock sector to digital technology: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stated that digital technology, innovation, and access to finance are essential for increasing youth and women participation in Nigeria’s livestock sector. Represented by George Akume, he emphasized modernizing agricultural production to create jobs, strengthen food security, and shift the industry from traditional methods to commercially competitive, technology-driven operations. 3. Nigerians warned as AI creates new sextortion threat: The National Information Technology Development Agency warned that artificial intelligence is enabling new forms of sextortion, where criminals use convincing fake intimate images to blackmail victims. NITDA advised Nigerians against paying perpetrators, noting that compliance often leads to further demands. The agency urged immediate reporting to preserve evidence and involve law enforcement authorities. 4. How much personal data should you really give an app?: The Nigeria Data Protection Commission advises users to apply the principle of data minimisation when sharing personal information with digital services. Citizens should question whether apps truly need access to contacts, location, or photos. Requests should be limited to what is necessary for the specific service, ensuring fair, lawful, and transparent data processing practices.

  8. Oct 10

    INEC AI security; FCCPC promo rules

    1. Inside INEC’s AI and cybersecurity plans to secure Nigeria’s 2027 Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission states it has deployed artificial intelligence auditing tools and multi-layer firewalls to protect electoral databases for the 2027 general election. Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan highlighted partnerships with Google and Microsoft, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity, prevent cyber intrusion, and ensure the integrity of biometric voter accreditation and electronic result transmission systems. 2. Nigeria Elections 2027: INEC, GOCOP mull partnership to fight fake news: The Independent National Electoral Commission has proposed a formal partnership with the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers to combat election-related misinformation ahead of the 2027 polls. The three-point pact includes digital fact verification, stronger editorial self-regulation, and a national voter education initiative, aiming to address information disorder and protect public confidence in electoral institutions. 3. FCCPC reviews rules for Nigeria’s online sales promotions, giveaways: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has opened public consultation on the Draft Sales Promotion Amended Regulations, 2026. The review updates rules governing discounts and giveaways, originally introduced in 2005, to reflect the shift toward digital marketplaces and social commerce. Comments are invited by October 20, 2026, to ensure fair conduct and consumer protection in online promotional activities. 4. From TikTok to Policy: Nigeria taps AI to turn youth ideas into govt input: The National Information Technology Development Agency plans to use artificial intelligence to organize youth ideas from social media into policy themes such as digital innovation and security. Announced by Director-General Kashifu Inuwa, the initiative aims to structure contributions from the National Youth Conference and virtual sessions, creating an auditable trail for public policy input from young Nigerians.

  9. Oct 9

    INEC AI security; FCCPC promo rules

    1. Inside INEC’s AI and cybersecurity plans to secure Nigeria’s 2027 Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission has deployed artificial intelligence auditing tools and multi-layer firewalls to protect electoral databases ahead of the 2027 general election. Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan stated that technology is central to preventing fraud, citing new partnerships with Google and Microsoft to strengthen system integrity and voter authentication. 2. Nigeria Elections 2027: INEC, GOCOP mull partnership to fight fake news: The Independent National Electoral Commission proposed a partnership with the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers to combat election misinformation. The three-point pact includes digital fact verification, editorial self-regulation, and voter education. Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan emphasized that online publishers must prioritize accuracy over speed to maintain public trust. 3. FCCPC reviews rules for Nigeria’s online sales promotions, giveaways: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission opened public consultation on updated sales promotion regulations. The draft aims to modernize rules from 2005 to address digital marketplaces and online promotions. Businesses and consumers can submit comments by October 20, 2026, as the commission seeks to ensure fair conduct in e-commerce. 4. From TikTok to Policy: Nigeria taps AI to turn youth ideas into govt input: The National Information Technology Development Agency will use artificial intelligence to organize youth ideas from social media into policy themes. Director-General Kashifu Inuwa announced the initiative to structure contributions on digital innovation, jobs, and security. The system aims to create an auditable trail for public policy input from young Nigerians.

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