TikTok denies blocking access in Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto
TikTok has denied imposing restrictions on its platform in parts of Northern Nigeria following weeks of complaints from users in Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi and Sokoto states.
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24+ articlesTribargain enters Nigeria’s digital commerce market
A new digital marketplace, Tribargain, has commenced operations in Nigeria, offering users options to shop online, exchange goods through barter and participate in auctions on a single platform.
NLNG unveils AI tool to cut MRI scan time by 90%
Nigeria LNG Limited has unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered innovation that could cut magnetic resonance imaging scan times by up to 90 per cent without requiring new MRI equipment.
Kaduna: Army warns residents, farmers ahead of live-fire exercise
The exercise will take place at the Nigerian Army Military Training Area, Kachia, according to a statement signed by Maj. G.A. Okupe, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery, on Friday in Kaduna.
Technology: AI will help achieve 2030 health targets – Stakeholders
They made the call on Friday in Abuja, at a meeting on implementation of the 2026/2027 Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan (CAAP).
Meta files appeal against $100,000 Nigerian privacy judgment
The company filed its notice of appeal on September 30, five days after Justice A.F. Pokanu of the Lagos High Court, Ikorodu Judicial Division, ruled that Meta’s collection, profiling and use of users’ data for targeted advertising without valid consent violated their privacy rights.
FG launches digital postcode to tackle poor addressing
The Federal Government has introduced a digital addressing system that assigns unique codes to buildings across Nigeria, as it seeks to reduce delivery failures and address losses estimated at up to N80bn annually.
New telecom firm gets 10-year licence, takes on MTN, Airtel
The licence, which took effect on Thursday, October 1, 2026, authorises the Nigerian-owned company to provide voice, data, fixed and mobile telecommunications services, placing it in the same regulatory category as established operators such as MTN Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria.
UK-backed rover to drill Mars for signs of life in £490m search
The Rosalind Franklin rover is scheduled to launch in late 2028 as part of the European Space Agency’s ExoMars programme, according to an updated case study by the UK Space Agency.
Telecoms sector contributes over 9% to GDP as data consumption rises by 47%
Nigeria’s growing appetite for internet services is creating fresh investment opportunities in telecommunications infrastructure, with the Nigerian Communications Commission reporting a 47 per cent increase in data consumption within one year.
SpaceX Starship reaches orbit after 14th test, deploys 26 Starlink satellites
The test was expected to last about 10 hours, with Starship scheduled to orbit the Earth several times before completing its journey in the Pacific Ocean.
NITDA-backed AI framework wins two IPRA Golden World Awards
Nigeria’s efforts to use artificial intelligence in managing misinformation and digital threats during crises have received international recognition, with a framework backed by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) winning two 2026 IPRA Golden World Awards.
IT expert urges businesses to prioritise data security
The Country Manager, Zoho Nigeria, Mr Kehinde Ogundare has urged Nigerian businesses to prioritise data security, privacy, access control and business continuity in their technology decisions.
Nigerian doctor performs first tele-robotic surgery in West Africa
Nigeria has recorded its first tele-robotic surgery, and what has been described as the first such procedure in West Africa, following a collaboration between Redeemer’s Health Village (RHV), RoboMed Global and Nisa Premier Hospital, Abuja.
OpenAI reveals six cases of AI misbehaviour
OpenAI has announced plans to publicly report a wider range of incidents involving its artificial intelligence models going off track, as the company disclosed six previously unreported cases of AI misbehaviour.
Tegbe seeks EFCC’s intervention on growing vandalism, energy theft
The Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has solicited the intervention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to tackle the growing menace of vandalism and energy theft in the power sector.
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