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    Technology Times Daily — November 01, 2026 (Video)

    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.

  2. 6d ago ·  Video

    Technology Times Daily — October 26, 2026 (Video)

    1. Nigeria’s Telemedicine Gap: Over 80% interested, less than 20% using services: NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi revealed that while over eighty percent of Nigerians are willing to use telemedicine, fewer than twenty percent have adopted it. The findings highlight a significant gap between demand and actual usage in digital healthcare, presenting opportunities for investors and innovators to address barriers to technology adoption. 2. ngCERT flags critical PHP vulnerabilities threatening Nigerian websites: The Nigerian Computer Emergency Response Team warned of two critical PHP vulnerabilities, known as PHP2Shell, which allow unauthenticated remote code execution. With a severity score of nine point two, these flaws threaten web servers running WordPress, Drupal, and other platforms. ngCERT urges immediate upgrades to patched versions to prevent data exposure and server compromise. 3. Lotus Bank flags data privacy risks from unapproved workplace AI tools: Lotus Bank cautioned employees against entering confidential data into unapproved artificial intelligence tools during a cybersecurity webinar. The bank highlighted risks of data privacy breaches and cybercriminal exploitation of AI for phishing. Staff were advised to verify AI outputs, maintain human oversight, and use only approved platforms to protect sensitive customer information. 4. Meta’s $25bn US Fine: What it means for data privacy enforcement in Nigeria: A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay twenty-five billion dollars for consumer protection violations linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. This ruling raises questions about global tech accountability. In Nigeria, Meta previously faced a two hundred and twenty million dollar penalty from the FCCPC, highlighting ongoing regulatory scrutiny of data privacy practices.

  3. Oct 25 ·  Video

    Technology Times Daily — October 25, 2026 (Video)

    1. Cybercrime: INTERPOL traces $2.4m to Nigerian crypto fraud scheme: INTERPOL traced over two point four million dollars in suspected proceeds from a Nigerian investment fraud scheme during Operation Serengeti III. The international crackdown resulted in one thousand four hundred sixty-two arrests across twenty-one countries. In Nigeria, authorities arrested a suspect linked to cryptocurrency laundering and another involved in phishing operations that harvested millions of email addresses. 2. NCC, Customs take phone enforcement drive to Nigeria’s borders: The Nigerian Communications Commission and Nigeria Customs Service are strengthening enforcement of Type Approval requirements for SIM-enabled devices. The agencies will reconcile import records and verify compliance for phones entering the country. Manufacturers and importers must submit International Mobile Equipment Identity information for verification before devices are sold, ensuring all imported hardware meets regulatory technical standards under the Nigerian Communications Act. 3. NCC outage records uncover fibre cuts, vandalism behind Nigeria’s network disruptions: Nigerian telecom networks face significant disruptions from fibre cuts, vandalism, and equipment failures, according to Nigerian Communications Commission records. Analysis of the Major Outage Reporting Portal shows recurring incidents in Lagos and Abuja. The regulator defines major outages as disruptions affecting at least five percent of subscribers or multiple local government areas, highlighting persistent infrastructure challenges across the country. 4. Sri Lanka turns to Nigeria for data protection regulatory lessons: Sri Lanka’s Data Protection Authority conducted a study tour of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission to learn from its regulatory framework. The delegation aimed to strengthen Sri Lanka’s data protection ecosystem by exchanging experiences on institutional development. Nigeria’s National Commissioner highlighted the Commission’s progress since the signing of the Nigeria Data Protection Act in twenty twenty-three.

  4. Oct 24 ·  Video

    Technology Times Daily — October 24, 2026 (Video)

    1. Nigeria’s Telemedicine Gap: Over 80% interested, less than 20% using services: NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi revealed that while over eighty percent of Nigerians are willing to use telemedicine, fewer than twenty percent have actually adopted these services. This significant gap between interest and usage was highlighted at the Tech Outlook event in Lagos, indicating a major opportunity for digital healthcare innovation and policy intervention. 2. ngCERT flags critical PHP vulnerabilities threatening Nigerian websites: The Nigerian Computer Emergency Response Team has warned of two critical PHP vulnerabilities, known as PHP2Shell, which allow unauthenticated remote code execution. These flaws, rated nine point two on the CVSS scale, threaten web servers and sensitive data. Emergency security updates have been released for recent PHP versions to mitigate the risk of server compromise and data exposure. 3. Lotus Bank flags data privacy risks from unapproved workplace AI tools: Lotus Bank has cautioned employees against inputting confidential or customer data into unapproved artificial intelligence tools, citing significant privacy and cybersecurity risks. During a recent webinar, the bank emphasized the need for human oversight and verification of AI outputs, warning that unauthorized use could expose sensitive information to potential breaches and misuse by cybercriminals. 4. Meta’s $25bn US Fine: What it means for data privacy enforcement in Nigeria: A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay twenty-five billion dollars for violating consumer protection laws regarding user data privacy. This landmark ruling follows a jury verdict finding millions of violations. In Nigeria, Meta previously faced a two hundred and twenty million dollar penalty from regulators, raising questions about global accountability and data protection enforcement.

  5. Oct 23 ·  Video

    Technology Times Daily — October 23, 2026 (Video)

    1. Cybercrime: INTERPOL traces $2.4m to Nigerian crypto fraud scheme: INTERPOL traced over two point four million dollars in suspected criminal proceeds to an international investment fraud scheme promoted via messaging apps in Nigeria. This finding emerged from Operation Serengeti III, a coordinated cybercrime crackdown across twenty-one countries that resulted in one thousand four hundred sixty-two arrests and the recovery of over one hundred five million dollars in illicit funds. 2. NCC outage records uncover fibre cuts, vandalism behind Nigeria’s network disruptions: Nigerian Communications Commission records reveal that fibre cuts, vandalism, and equipment failures are primary causes of significant telecom network disruptions across Lagos and Abuja. Analysis of the Major Outage Reporting Portal shows repeated incidents, including specific fibre cuts in Abuja and equipment failures in Lagos, highlighting persistent infrastructure challenges affecting data services and subscriber connectivity in major urban areas. 3. Lagos regulator gives five telcos 48 hours to fix fibre cables: The Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency has ordered ipNX, FibreOne, Twenty-First Century, Airtel, and MTN to rectify sagging fibre-optic cables in Ikeja GRA within forty-eight hours. The directive follows a routine patrol identifying safety hazards and infrastructure defects. Operators must inspect and secure the cables, submitting confirmation of corrective measures to avoid regulatory penalties for non-compliance. 4. Nigeria losing influence over Africa’s internet resources, IXPN CEO warns: Muhammed Rudman, CEO of IXPN, warned that Nigeria is losing influence over African internet resources due to insufficient participation in governance decisions. Speaking at the Internet Governance 2026 Symposium, he urged ISPs and technical professionals to engage with AFRINIC and ICANN. He emphasized that active involvement is critical for managing IP addresses and domain names that underpin global internet operations.

  6. Oct 22 ·  Video

    Technology Times Daily — October 22, 2026 (Video)

    1. Lotus Bank flags dta privacy risks from unapproved workplace AI tools: Lotus Bank warned employees against using unapproved artificial intelligence tools for confidential data, citing privacy and cybersecurity risks. During a webinar, the bank advised staff to verify AI outputs and maintain human oversight. The presentation also highlighted how attackers exploit AI for phishing, urging employees to verify requests involving sensitive information or payments through independent channels. 2. Meta’s $25bn US Fine: What it means for data privacy enforcement in Nigeria: A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay twenty-five billion dollars for consumer protection violations linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. This ruling raises questions about global tech accountability in Nigeria, where regulators previously imposed a two hundred twenty million dollar penalty on Meta and WhatsApp for similar data privacy and consumer rights issues. 3. NCC, Customs take phone enforcement drive to Nigeria’s borders: The Nigerian Communications Commission and Customs Service are strengthening enforcement of Type Approval requirements for SIM-enabled devices. The technology-enabled process verifies import records and ensures phones meet regulatory standards. Manufacturers and importers must submit International Mobile Equipment Identity data for verification before distribution, while retailers are advised to confirm compliance for existing stock under the Nigerian Communications Act. 4. Sri Lanka turns to Nigeria for data protection regulatory lessons: Sri Lanka’s Data Protection Authority visited the Nigeria Data Protection Commission to study its regulatory framework. The delegation aimed to learn from Nigeria’s institutional development and public-private partnership models. NDPC officials shared insights on implementing the Nigeria Data Protection Act, marking the eighteenth country to engage in such knowledge exchange with the commission.

  7. Oct 21 ·  Video

    Technology Times Daily — October 21, 2026 (Video)

    1. NCC outage records uncover fibre cuts, vandalism behind Nigeria’s network disruptions: Nigerian Communications Commission records reveal that fibre cuts, vandalism, and equipment failures are primary causes of network outages in Lagos and Abuja. The regulator’s portal tracks major incidents affecting data services, with recent reports highlighting repeated infrastructure damage in key urban areas, underscoring persistent challenges to telecom reliability. 2. Nigeria losing influence over Africa’s internet resources, IXPN CEO warns: Muhammed Rudman, CEO of the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria, warned that Nigeria is losing influence over African internet resources due to insufficient participation in governance bodies like AFRINIC. He urged ISPs and technical professionals to engage more actively in managing IP addresses and domain policies. 3. Verizon, Ericsson test 6G as Nigeria pushes 90,000km fibre expansion: Verizon and Ericsson completed a pre-standard sixth-generation field trial in the United States, marking a step toward future wireless technologies. Concurrently, Nigeria is advancing Project BRIDGE, an initiative to deploy ninety thousand kilometres of fibre-optic cable to strengthen the national digital infrastructure backbone. 4. Nigeria needs stronger collaboration ‘to shape internet governance’: Mary Uduma of Digital Solutions Limited called for stronger multi-stakeholder collaboration to shape internet governance policies in Nigeria. Speaking at the NCC symposium, she emphasized that while the internet is global, governance must address local realities through active participation from government, private sector, and civil society.

  8. Oct 20 ·  Video

    Technology Times Daily — October 20, 2026 (Video)

    1. Sri Lanka turns to Nigeria for data protection regulatory lessons: Sri Lanka’s Data Protection Authority conducted a study tour of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission to learn from its regulatory framework. The delegation, led by Director-General Dimuth Bhashitha Atapattu, focused on institutional development and emerging priorities. NDPC National Commissioner Dr. Vincent Olatunji highlighted the commission’s progress and public-private partnership models during the exchange. 2. Lagos regulator gives five telcos 48 hours to fix fibre cables: The Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency ordered ipNX, FibreOne, 21st Century, Airtel, and MTN to rectify sagging fibre-optic cables in Ikeja GRA within forty-eight hours. The directive followed a patrol identifying safety hazards. Operators must inspect installations, secure cables, and submit confirmation of corrective measures to avoid regulatory penalties and further enforcement action. 3. NCC-Approved Data Bundle: How Airtel, MTN and Glo compare on price, data allowance: This report compares NCC-approved data bundles from Airtel, MTN, and Glo regarding price and data allowances. The detailed analysis is restricted to Technology Times Premium Users’ Club members. Readers are directed to sign up for free access or log in to view the full comparison of telecommunications pricing structures and data benefits. 4. NUCAP: Nigeria targets 20 million people with 3,700 telecom towers: Nigeria plans to deploy three thousand seven hundred telecommunications towers under the Nigerian Universal Connectivity Access Project to reach nearly twenty million people in underserved communities. Minister Bosun Tijani announced the initiative to bridge the digital divide. The project aims to improve connectivity for farmers, traders, and families, with further deployments expected in the coming months.

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