Telecom Shock: Nigerians to Pay More for Calls and Data as Senate Revives 5% Tax
Just months after a 40% tariff hike, Nigerians now face a fresh 5% tax on calls and data. Operators and consumer groups sound the alarm....
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FG Seals Defence Tech Deal With China to Boost Local Arms Production
Nigeria inks high-stakes defence deal with China to manufacture arms, overhaul military capability, and position itself as a regional security hub....
Tinubu Vows to Reclaim Nigeria’s Forests from Terrorists Using Surveillance Tech
President Tinubu says terrorists will no longer find sanctuary in Nigeria’s forests as he outlines new tech-driven security strategy amid rising violence in the Northwest....
“Your Likes Now Have a Law” — Court Upholds ARCON’s Power to Regulate Influencer Content
ARCON vs Digital Creators — the court ruling that just rewrote Nigeria’s influencer economy. This is not just a win for regulation — it’s a shake-up of how Nigeria’s digital voice is governed....
Nigeria’s Refinery Crisis: Warri Shut, Port Harcourt Underperforms as Transparency Concerns Grow
“A refinery that cost billions to restart shut down in weeks. Nigerians deserve answers.” – IDNN Analysis...
Nigerian Tribunal Upholds $220 Million Fine Against Meta Over Data Privacy Violations
A Nigerian competition tribunal has upheld a $220 million fine against Meta Platforms Inc. and WhatsApp for violating Nigerian user data rights, ordering strict compliance with national privacy laws....
MTN Cybersecurity Breach: Africa’s Largest Mobile Operator Confirms Data Exposure in Select Markets
MTN Group has confirmed a cybersecurity breach affecting customer data in certain markets, though its core network and financial systems remain intact....
Nikon unveils AI-incorporated camera
Nikon has launched its latest camera, the Z50II, an AI-incorporated device for photography and videography. In a statement, Nikon said it showcased the camera’s features......
WhatsApp for iPhone could soon get multi-account support
WhatsApp rolled out multi-account support for Android users in October 2023, allowing people to simultaneously use two different WhatsApp accounts on the same smartphone, eliminating the need......
Bento Africa under investigation by LIRS and EFCC; CEO Okubanjo denies allegations
Bento Africa, a Nigerian technology HR startup founded in 2019, is facing allegations of failing to remit tax and pension payments on behalf of clients.......