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PayPal faces a new wave of fake invoice scams just days after announcing its partnership with OpenAI. Cybercriminals are using real PayPal email accounts in a sophisticated TOAD attack to steal user credentials and payment details.Fake Invoice Alert: PayPal Hit by TOAD Cyberattack Days After OpenAI Partnership
MTN partners with Microsoft to launch EVA 3.0, a next-generation cloud analytics platform built on Microsoft Azure. The upgrade enhances customer experience, boosts operational efficiency, and supports responsible AI in South Africa and beyond.MTN Completes Major Cloud Modernisation with Microsoft, Launches EVA 3.0 in South Africa
The SEC has revealed that Nigerians lost ₦300.2 billion to Ponzi schemes like MMM, MBA Forex, and Famzhi Interbiz Ltd. The commission warns that actual losses may be higher due to unreported cases and online scams.Nigerians Lost Over ₦300 Billion to Ponzi Schemes in Recent Years – SEC Reveals
PayPal is integrating with ChatGPT through the Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP) to enable seamless in-chat payments by 2026. Here’s how Nigerians can benefit — and the major limitations they still face.PayPal Adopts Agentic Commerce Protocol to Power Payments in ChatGPT by 2026 — What It Means for Nigerians
The Digital Runway: Fashion in the Age of Search The surge in Google fashion searches demonstrates how Nigerians are using digital platforms to explore, create, and share their evolving sense of style. With fashion inspiration just a search away, the country’s youthful and connected population is driving a digital fashion renaissance — one that bridges the past and future, tradition and innovation. As Lagos Fashion Week unfolds, one thing is clear: Nigeria’s fashion story is being rewritten — online, on the runway, and in everyday wardrobes.Nigerians Are Reviving Heritage Fashion: New Google Search Trends Reveal Vintage and Cultural Comeback
PayPal faces a new wave of fake invoice scams just days after announcing its partnership with OpenAI. Cybercriminals are using real PayPal email accounts in a sophisticated TOAD attack to steal user credentials and payment details.Fake Invoice Alert: PayPal Hit by TOAD Cyberattack Days After OpenAI Partnership
MTN partners with Microsoft to launch EVA 3.0, a next-generation cloud analytics platform built on Microsoft Azure. The upgrade enhances customer experience, boosts operational efficiency, and supports responsible AI in South Africa and beyond.MTN Completes Major Cloud Modernisation with Microsoft, Launches EVA 3.0 in South Africa
The SEC has revealed that Nigerians lost ₦300.2 billion to Ponzi schemes like MMM, MBA Forex, and Famzhi Interbiz Ltd. The commission warns that actual losses may be higher due to unreported cases and online scams.Nigerians Lost Over ₦300 Billion to Ponzi Schemes in Recent Years – SEC Reveals
PayPal is integrating with ChatGPT through the Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP) to enable seamless in-chat payments by 2026. Here’s how Nigerians can benefit — and the major limitations they still face.PayPal Adopts Agentic Commerce Protocol to Power Payments in ChatGPT by 2026 — What It Means for Nigerians
The Digital Runway: Fashion in the Age of Search The surge in Google fashion searches demonstrates how Nigerians are using digital platforms to explore, create, and share their evolving sense of style. With fashion inspiration just a search away, the country’s youthful and connected population is driving a digital fashion renaissance — one that bridges the past and future, tradition and innovation. As Lagos Fashion Week unfolds, one thing is clear: Nigeria’s fashion story is being rewritten — online, on the runway, and in everyday wardrobes.Nigerians Are Reviving Heritage Fashion: New Google Search Trends Reveal Vintage and Cultural Comeback

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The Future of AI-Powered Browsing The introduction of Gemini in Chrome marks a major step in Google’s mission to integrate AI assistance into everyday tools. By blurring the lines between web browsing and intelligent productivity, Google is positioning Chrome as more than just a browser—it’s becoming a smart companion for work, learning, and exploration.

Google set to permit Crypto ads in January 2024 after 5-year ban

Google announced on January 29, 2024, that advertisers offering Cryptocurrency Coin Trust can now promote their products on the platform….

By: IBK

Key Takeaways: Vietnam’s National Credit Information Center database hacked. Shiny Hunters hacker group suspected of orchestrating the cyberattack. No operational disruption, but cybersecurity risks remain high. Experts warn banks may face higher cybersecurity costs to protect data. As Vietnam works to contain the breach, the incident underscores the urgent importance of cybersecurity in banking and finance, especially in emerging economies.

Fraud: US takes over Binance account of 32-year-old Nigerian, Olamide Shanu over fraud

Investigations reveal that Olamide Shanu’s account, which had 0 BTC balance at the time of trial, has received over 84.66478598 bitcoin (approximately $2.6 million)……

By: IBK

What Lies Ahead The government’s current position suggests India may continue with limited oversight rather than full-fledged regulation, balancing innovation with systemic risk management. Both the finance ministry and the RBI have yet to issue public comments on the latest developments.

Crypto payments startup Due Network expands into Nigeria with its stablecoins offering

Due Network provides multi-currency accounts, global transfers/remittances and merchant acquiring for businesses and individual…

By: IBK

Fact-checking is paramount in the age of Web3, where misinformation can spread rapidly and damage reputations

PR and marketing integrity in the age of Web3 – by Terry Kunle

Fact-checking is paramount in the age of Web3, where misinformation can spread rapidly and damage reputations…

By: IBK

The G20 move marks a notable step towards a global consensus on the need to address the ever-evolving digital currency landscape

G20, African Union adopt IMF strategy for crypto regulation

The G20 move marks a notable step towards a global consensus on the need to address the ever-evolving digital currency landscape…

By: IBK

Etienne believes the government should bring crypto fintechs aboard to help build use cases

FG should allow eNaira wallets to be used for crypto transactions to boost adoption –BitBarter CEO

Etienne believes the government should bring crypto fintechs aboard to help build use cases…

By: IBK

Regulatory uncertainty is why police would term crypto traders fraudsters- Blockchain leader

He said if regulators know how powerful blockchain is, people won’t be begging the government to sit down…

By: IBK

Blockchain SIM cards and how they can benefit Nigeria and other African markets

Blockchain technology, though far from reaching its full potential, is set to revolutionize all traditional business models. Its inventive offerings are capable of alleviating numerous…

By: IBK

CBN introduces USSD code, ‘recharge’ vouchers, ATM withdrawal for eNaira amid Naira scarcity

Nigerians may yet embrace eNaira if FG commits to G7’s resolution of transparency, data protection and sound economics

On October 25, 2021, The Federal government of Nigeria launched the country’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), the eNaira….

By: IBK

In a recent case of crypto cybertheft, a hacker identified as DEV-0139 has earmarked wealthy cryptocurrency funds through the use of Telegram group chats, Microsoft’s (MSFT) Security Intelligence team stated in a report on Wednesday.

Hackers eye wealthy crypto funds using telegram chats 

In a recent case of crypto cybertheft, a hacker identified as DEV-0139 has earmarked wealthy cryptocurrency funds through the use of Telegram group chats, Microsoft’s…

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The Digital Runway: Fashion in the Age of Search The surge in Google fashion searches demonstrates how Nigerians are using digital platforms to explore, create, and share their evolving sense of style. With fashion inspiration just a search away, the country’s youthful and connected population is driving a digital fashion renaissance — one that bridges the past and future, tradition and innovation. As Lagos Fashion Week unfolds, one thing is clear: Nigeria’s fashion story is being rewritten — online, on the runway, and in everyday wardrobes.

Nigerians Are Reviving Heritage Fashion: New Google Search Trends Reveal Vintage and Cultural Comeback

If your iPhone shows a “Slow Charger” warning after the iOS 26 update, don’t panic. Here are 8 key things to know about what it means, why it happens, and how to fix slow charging on your iPhone.

8 Things to Know About iPhone’s “Slow Charger” Warning — and How to Fix It

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