Your National Identification Number (NIN) is becoming more important than ever. From opening a bank account to accessing healthcare, education, government benefits and digital services, Nigeria’s new identity law could change how millions of people interact with public and private institutions. But will it make life easier for ordinary Nigerians, or create new challenges? Imagine...
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MTN Channels 62% Of $2.7 Trillion Spent In 2025 To Nigerian Suppliers – CFO
“The real measure is not the invoice. The real measure is actually the capability that remains in the economy after the investment is made,” he said.
Kadiri stressed some categories remain difficult to source locally at scale because of the highly technology-dependent nature of the telecommunications industry.
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Meta In Court Over Child Social Media Addiction
Opening arguments begin Tuesday in the federal trial of Meta, the social media titan accused of deliberately making Instagram and Facebook platforms addictive to children, with a coalition of states seeking $200 billion dollars in penalties. In what many experts have called social media’s “big tobacco moment,” Meta stands charged with harming children by using...
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Tinubu Signs NIMC ACT 2026 Into Law
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2026 National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act into law.The law is expected to modernise identity management, enhance national security, improve public service delivery, and deepen the nation’s digital economy. A statement by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President said the signing took place at the State House,...
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Altman Tells G7 Not To Leave Control Of AI To Developers
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman urged world leaders at the G7 summit on Wednesday not to surrender control over artificial intelligence to the companies building it. He called on governments to set global standards for deploying the rapidly advancing technology. “Do not cede your responsibilities to AI labs like mine,” Altman told leaders and tech...
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Germany Announces Plan To Create AI Safety Agency
Germany says it plans to set up an institute for artificial intelligence safety to analyse the performance and risks of AI models. A government spokesperson after the council met said “The National Security Council has assessed the implications of advanced AI models for cybersecurity in Germany” and decided to create the institute. The government said...
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NCC Promotes Digital Inclusion Through Girls ICT Programme
The NCC gave the commendation while hosting 185 contestants of the 2026 National Girls in ICT Competition on an excursion to the National Communications Museum in Abuja. Representing the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, Director of Research and Development, Babagana Digima, said the programme aligns with the NCC’s digital literacy drive and efforts to inspire greater participation of girls in ICT and STEM fields.