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Nigeria ranks 72nd globally in 2025 government AI readiness index
By Deborah Nnamdi Nigeria has been ranked 72nd out of 188 countries in the 2025 Government AI Readiness Index, placing it among the top-performing nations in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to Oxford Insights. The annual index assesses governments’ preparedness to implement artificial intelligence in public service using 69 indicators across six…
Read More »Meta deleting under-16 accounts as Australia enforces youth ban
Tech giant Meta has begun removing users under the age of 16 from Instagram, Threads and Facebook in Australia as the country prepares to enforce a world-first ban on underage social media use. The move comes ahead of December 10, when a new law requiring major online platforms to block…
Read More »OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-Powered web browser
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has launched ChatGPT Atlas—an artificial intelligence-powered web browser that integrates its flagship chatbot directly into the browsing experience. The company announced the rollout on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, making the browser initially available for Apple’s macOS users. The move signals OpenAI’s entry into the web…
Read More »MTN to conduct network maintenance in Northern Nigeria October 25
MTN Nigeria has announced plans to carry out a scheduled network maintenance exercise on Saturday, October 25, 2025, which will temporarily affect connectivity across parts of Adamawa, Borno, and Kano States. According to the telecom company, the maintenance window will run from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., during which services…
Read More »OpenAI to add 7.5% vAT on ChatGPT subscriptions in Nigeria
By Deborah Nnamdi ChatGPT users in Nigeria will begin paying more for their subscriptions starting November 1, 2025, as OpenAI introduces a 7.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on all paid services in compliance with Nigerian tax laws. The new tax means the monthly cost of ChatGPT Plus will rise from…
Read More »NITDA warns Nigerians of major eSIM security flaw affecting over 2 billion devices globally
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a critical alert about a newly discovered vulnerability in embedded SIM (eSIM) technology, warning that the flaw could expose more than 2 billion smartphones, tablets, wearables, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices to large-scale cyber threats. The flaw is linked to…
Read More »Nigeria, Ethiopia join forces to boost African drone manufacturing
Ethiopia and Nigeria have joined forces to develop a fleet of domestically produced drones for both civilian and military applications. As part of the collaboration, Ethiopian officials recently hosted members of the Nigerian Air Force at the country’s aircraft manufacturing and maintenance facilities. In return, Nigeria has pledged to organize…
Read More »Nigeria’s internet user base dips in June, but Data Consumption holds steady
Despite a slight drop in internet subscriptions in June, Nigerians’ appetite for data remains strong, with consumption figures continuing to rise, according to new data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The latest industry statistics show that active internet subscriptions across mobile, fixed, and VoIP networks fell to 141.1 million…
Read More »Invest in Women-led Tech – Minister Urges Private Sector
The Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has urged the private sector to invest in women-led tech hubs and support workplace policies that empower women in the society. The Minister, Dr Bosun Tijani, made this call on Friday in Abuja, during a press conference to mark this year’s World…
Read More »Bill Gates Launches $200bn Giveaway for World’s Poorest
Microsoft co-founder pledges nearly all personal wealth to fight poverty, disease, and inequality worldwide. Bill Gates has announced plans to donate nearly his entire fortune—estimated at $108 billion—by 2045 through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, aiming to channel around $200 billion to global health, poverty reduction, and education initiatives.…
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