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  1. 20h ago

    AI data gaps; revenue records; teacher training

    1. Africa contributes less than 2% of global AI training data, NITDA warns: NITDA Director-General Kashifu Abdullahi stated that Africa provides less than two percent of global AI training data, risking biased models. He highlighted government initiatives including the Three Million Technical Talent programme, digital literacy goals, and new startup funding facilities to boost local innovation and data representation. 2. FCCPC directs vegetable oil producers to adopt digital food traceability system: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission ordered vegetable oil producers to use the Digital Fortification Quality Traceability Plus platform after surveys revealed inadequate fortification in twelve percent of samples. Only six producers had registered, prompting the directive to ensure transparency and compliance with national food safety standards. 3. Nigeria nets record ₦33 trillion revenue in 10 months as digital systems boost collections, Minister says: Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele reported record revenue of thirty-three trillion naira in ten months, aided by digital invoicing systems. He warned that ninety percent of Nigerian data is hosted abroad, urging local infrastructure development to prevent economic leakage and ensure digital sovereignty for the nation. 4. Google to extend free AI training to Nigerian teachers in 2027: Google will expand its free AI training for teachers to Nigeria in twenty twenty-seven, following a launch in South Africa. The programme aims to help educators integrate AI into lessons and administration. Additionally, Google DeepMind is funding local innovators to develop AI educational tools using open Gemma models.

  2. 1d ago

    Bioenergy investment; email security; Lagos AI healthcare

    1. Nigeria taps bioenergy partnership to attract clean energy investment: Nigeria seeks international investment for waste-to-energy and sustainable aviation fuel sectors following admission into the Global Bioenergy Partnership. Dr Mustapha Abdullahi of the Energy Commission highlighted agricultural resources and biomass potential. The partnership aims to facilitate knowledge transfer, strategic alliances, and policy support to develop domestic bioenergy industries and address environmental challenges through sustainable energy production. 2. ngCERT warns businesses hackers can exploit email servers to spread malware: The Nigeria Computer Emergency Response Team warns that misconfigured email servers allow hackers to exploit open mail relays for distributing malware and phishing messages. ngCERT advises organisations to enforce strict authentication, disable unauthorised relaying, and monitor server logs. The agency stresses that encryption alone is insufficient, urging regular configuration reviews to prevent financial losses and reputational damage from compromised email infrastructure. 3. Lagos mulls AI deployment in primary healthcare: Lagos State explores artificial intelligence applications in primary healthcare, including electronic records and clinical support, to address service delivery challenges. Dr Kemi Ogunyemi disclosed discussions with technology group IED during a strategic retreat. The initiative aims to leverage innovation and frontline worker insights. An existing one million naira innovation award encourages health districts to develop feasible solutions for improving healthcare access and resource utilisation across the state. 4. Presidency seeks AI safeguards ahead of 2027 elections: Nigeria’s Presidency calls for urgent safeguards against artificial intelligence misuse in political communication ahead of the two thousand twenty-seven elections. Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga warned that synthetic content could manipulate voters and undermine democratic institutions. He highlighted social media platforms as key channels for such risks, urging measures to protect the electoral process from AI-generated videos and images designed to influence public opinion and advance political interests.

  3. 2d ago

    Revenue records; AI risks; malware warnings

    1. Nigeria nets record ₦33 trillion revenue in 10 months as digital systems boost collections, Minister says: Nigeria recorded thirty-three trillion naira in government revenue from January to October twenty twenty-six, aided by digital systems like electronic invoicing, according to Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele. He emphasized the need for local data infrastructure to prevent foreign dependency, noting that ninety percent of Nigerian data is currently hosted abroad. 2. Zenith Tech Fair 2026 puts agentic AI, digital payments and Nigeria’s tech future in spotlight: Zenith Bank’s sixth Tech Fair, themed Future Forward 6.0, opened on November fifth, focusing on agentic artificial intelligence and digital payments. Keynote speakers included Zack Kass and Megan Caywood Cooper. The virtual event features panels on AI evolution, financial infrastructure, and the strategic implications of autonomous systems for Nigeria’s technology ecosystem and business competitiveness. 3. AI-generated code raises software quality concerns for Nigerian startups, experts say at FrenchTech Summit 2026: Experts at the FrenchTech Summit twenty twenty-six warned that reliance on artificial intelligence for coding risks software quality in Nigerian startups. Bayo Puddicombe of Qore noted that developers often lack understanding of AI-generated code. He stressed that technical judgment remains essential for reliability, particularly in sensitive sectors like financial services where trust is critical. 4. ngCERT warns Nigerians of Gazavat malware targeting Windows systems: The Nigeria Computer Emergency Response Team warned of Gazavat malware, which targets Windows systems to steal credentials and spread through legitimate applications. Associated with the Expiro family, it poses risks of data theft and network disruption. ngCERT advised isolating infected devices, resetting passwords, and rebuilding compromised systems to ensure security and prevent further infection across organizational networks.

  4. 3d ago

    Google AI training; MTN board changes

    1. Google to extend free AI training to Nigerian teachers in 2027: Google plans to expand its free artificial intelligence training programme to Nigerian teachers in twenty twenty-seven. The initiative, part of the Google AI Educator Series, aims to equip educators across Sub-Saharan Africa with skills to integrate AI into classrooms. It will combine virtual and in-person sessions, offering micro-credentials and practical tools for lesson planning and administrative efficiency. 2. MTN Nigeria appoints five new directors, names ex-Etisalat executive Ibrahim Dikko, Ajogwu: MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has appointed five new directors to its board, effective December first, twenty twenty-six. The appointments include Ibrahim Dikko and Professor Fabian Ajogwu, bringing expertise in telecommunications, corporate governance, and risk management. The company stated these additions strengthen leadership oversight and support its strategic growth ambitions and operational direction. 3. Lagos hands ISPs November 9 deadline over alleged cable neglect: The Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency has issued a directive for internet service providers to secure and clean up telecommunications infrastructure by November ninth, twenty twenty-six. The order targets areas including Ilasan and Ikeja, warning of sanctions for non-compliance. The agency aims to address environmental nuisances caused by poorly maintained fibre-optic cables. 4. IXPN targets 90% local internet traffic by 2046 as Nigeria eyes African content hub status: The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria targets ninety percent domestication of internet traffic by twenty forty-six. Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Rudman outlined plans to position Nigeria as a major African content hub. The strategy involves expanding local exchange infrastructure, increasing locally hosted content, and fostering collaboration among ISPs and data centre operators to reduce international data reliance.

  5. 4d ago

    Zenith Tech Fair; AI code risks; Gazavat warning; French funding

    1. Zenith Tech Fair 2026 puts agentic AI, digital payments and Nigeria’s tech future in spotlight: Zenith Bank’s sixth virtual Tech Fair opens on November fifth, focusing on agentic artificial intelligence and digital payments. The event, themed “AI: Embrace or Extinct,” features international experts and Nigerian policymakers discussing AI’s impact on financial services. It includes panels on infrastructure, security, and the launch of the bank’s new Finopay platform. 2. AI-generated code raises software quality concerns for Nigerian startups, experts say at FrenchTech Summit 2026: Experts at the FrenchTech Summit in Lagos warned that reliance on AI-generated code risks software quality for Nigerian startups. Bayo Puddicombe of Qore noted that developers often lack understanding of AI-assisted applications. He emphasized that technical judgment and reliability remain essential, particularly in financial services, despite faster development speeds. 3. ngCERT warns Nigerians of Gazavat malware targeting Windows systems: The Nigeria Computer Emergency Response Team warned of Gazavat malware, which targets Windows systems to steal credentials and spread via legitimate applications. Associated with the Expiro family, it poses risks of data theft and network disruption. ngCERT advised isolating infected devices, resetting passwords, and rebuilding compromised systems to ensure security. 4. France backs Nigeria’s digital skills drive with €100m iDICE financing: France is providing one hundred million euros in financing through the iDICE programme to support digital skills development in Nigeria. Consul General Laurent Favier stated that investing in human capital is critical for sustaining the country’s technology ecosystem. The funding aims to equip the workforce for emerging opportunities and support startup growth.

  6. 5d ago

    IXPN goals; sovereign cloud talks; market power

    1. IXPN targets 90% local internet traffic by 2046 as Nigeria eyes African content hub status: The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria aims to domesticate ninety percent of internet traffic by two thousand forty-six. CEO Muhammad Rudman stated this goal supports positioning Nigeria as an African content hub. The plan involves expanding infrastructure across thirty-six states and increasing local hosting to reduce reliance on international data routes. 2. Galaxy Backbone, 2 companies in talks to deploy sovereign cloud in Nigeria: Galaxy Backbone Limited is negotiating with two unnamed technology firms to deploy sovereign cloud infrastructure via public-private partnership. The initiative supports data localization under the Integrated Digital Transformation Strategy. The company also reported securing its Lagos Data Centre and training over one thousand six hundred seventy public servants in digital skills. 3. MainOne’s Opeke: Africa must turn connectivity into digital businesses that last: MainOne Managing Director Funke Opeke argues Africa must convert internet access into sustainable digital businesses. She cited recent corporate withdrawals as evidence that connectivity alone is insufficient. Opeke emphasized the need for stable economic conditions and local solutions to retain investment and create lasting jobs across the continent. 4. NCC flags significant market power in Nigeria mobile voice market: A study by the Nigerian Communications Commission and PwC identifies significant market power in six telecom subsegments. The retail mobile voice market shows high concentration, with MTN and Airtel holding approximately eighty-six percent of subscriptions. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index for this sector reached five thousand four hundred twenty-one.

  7. 6d ago

    MTN data revenue; Telegram flaw; payment fraud

    1. Nigerians’ data appetite drives MTN Nigeria revenue to ₦2.68tn: MTN Nigeria reported data revenue of two point six eight trillion naira for the first nine months of twenty twenty six, a thirty-five point eight percent increase. Data consumption now accounts for fifty-eight point five percent of service revenue, driven by a rise in active subscribers and higher monthly usage per user. 2. Telegram Desktop flaw could expose exported chats, Nigeria warns users: Nigeria’s Computer Emergency Response Team warned of a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in Telegram Desktop’s HTML chat export feature. The flaw, tracked as CVE-two thousand twenty six nine four four eight eight, could expose sensitive information if exported chat files are opened in browsers with JavaScript enabled. 3. Zenith Bank: Fake payment alerts put Nigerian businesses at risk: Zenith Bank’s IT Security Architect Uzoma Anosike warned Nigerian businesses against accepting payment screenshots or transaction notifications as proof of funds. He advised merchants to verify incoming payments directly through official banking channels to prevent fraud, noting that digital payment infrastructure is increasingly exploited by criminals. 4. NDPC warns judiciary over data privacy risks as technology reshapes justice system: The Nigeria Data Protection Commission warned that increased technology use in the justice system raises data privacy concerns. National Commissioner Dr Vincent Olatunji emphasized the need for judicial officers to understand data protection laws and their role in providing remedies for privacy violations under the Nigeria Data Protection Act.

  8. Nov 1

    Sovereign cloud push; AI voter probe

    1. MainOne’s Opeke: Africa must turn connectivity into digital businesses that last: Funke Opeke, Managing Director of MainOne, argues that Africa must shift focus from expanding internet connectivity to building sustainable digital businesses. She highlights recent market withdrawals by Uber and Microsoft as evidence of challenges like currency instability and high costs. Opeke urges stakeholders to prioritize long-term economic value and job creation over mere market entry. 2. NITDA, CBN join forces on Nigeria’s Sovereign Cloud Initiative: The National Information Technology Development Agency and the Central Bank of Nigeria are collaborating on the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative to reduce external technology dependencies. The plan focuses on data localisation and strengthening national control over critical digital infrastructure, particularly in the financial sector. It aims to enhance security, resilience, and local innovation while exploring national certification frameworks. 3. Nigeria targets Top-20 global IP export status: Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Finance proposes a new economic framework aiming for the country to become a top twenty global exporter of intellectual property, finished goods, and machinery. The draft policy places technology and digital connectivity at the center of industrial strategy. It remains open for public consultation and does not yet specify individual targets for software or tech exports. 4. INEC probes suspected AI-generated photos in Nigeria Voter Register: The Independent National Electoral Commission is investigating suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs found in Nigeria’s Preliminary Register of Voters. Identified during public displays, these images raise concerns about verification processes. INEC states the online register is preliminary and does not reflect ongoing data cleanup. The commission will take action based on verified findings before the final certification.

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