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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
Looking for the best smartphones under ₦150,000 in Nigeria? Here are the top 10 midrange phones in 2025 that balance performance, battery life, and affordability — from Tecno and Infinix to Samsung and Redmi.Top 10 Midrange Smartphones Under ₦150,000 in Nigeria (2025 Edition)
Africa is rapidly becoming a global hub for artificial intelligence adoption, fueled by mobile connectivity, a young population, and local innovation. Learn how conversational AI is shaping the continent’s digital future.Africa Emerges as a Key Frontier for AI Adoption, Driven by Conversational Technologies
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
Looking for the best smartphones under ₦150,000 in Nigeria? Here are the top 10 midrange phones in 2025 that balance performance, battery life, and affordability — from Tecno and Infinix to Samsung and Redmi.Top 10 Midrange Smartphones Under ₦150,000 in Nigeria (2025 Edition)
Africa is rapidly becoming a global hub for artificial intelligence adoption, fueled by mobile connectivity, a young population, and local innovation. Learn how conversational AI is shaping the continent’s digital future.Africa Emerges as a Key Frontier for AI Adoption, Driven by Conversational Technologies

Policy and Tech

Meta Platforms is pursuing an out-of-court settlement with Nigeria’s Data Protection Commission (NDPC) over a $32.8 million data privacy fine. The court has adjourned the case to October 31, 2025, for a possible consent judgment.

Meta Seeks Out-of-Court Settlement with NDPC Amid $32.8 Million Data Privacy Fine

Meta Platforms is pursuing an out-of-court settlement with Nigeria’s Data Protection Commission (NDPC) over a $32.8 million data privacy fine. The court has adjourned the…

By: Adamu Garba

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Meta and TikTok Win EU Court Challenge Over Digital Services Act Fees

Meta and TikTok have won a legal challenge against EU regulators over flawed fee calculations under the Digital Services Act, forcing officials to revise their…

By: Adamu Garba

Conclusion Apple’s decision to hold down iPhone prices amid Trump tariffs reflects a strategic move to protect its market share while delivering stronger devices with enhanced features. The iPhone Air, iPhone 17, and iPhone 17 Pro position Apple to compete aggressively against global rivals, even as tariffs weigh on its bottom line.

Apple Sued by Authors Over Alleged Use of Books in AI Training

Apple faces a lawsuit from authors Grady Hendrix and Jennifer Roberson, accusing the tech giant of illegally using copyrighted books to train AI systems without…

By: Adamu Garba

What’s Next for DStv Subscribers in Ghana? The final pricing structure is expected to be announced by September 21, 2025. This development comes as a relief for millions of Ghanaian households who have long complained about high subscription costs compared to other African countries. The reduction will not only boost affordability but also strengthen regulatory oversight of the pay-TV market in Ghana.

MultiChoice Agrees to Cut DStv Prices in Ghana After Government Pressure

MultiChoice Ghana has agreed to reduce DStv subscription prices after weeks of negotiations and regulatory pressure. A pricing review committee will finalize the reduction plan…

By: Adamu Garba

Conclusion: A Turning Point in Singapore’s Online Safety Laws Singapore’s order to Meta highlights the government’s zero-tolerance stance on online scams. With the potential S$1 million fine under the Online Criminal Harms Act, this case sets a precedent for holding Big Tech accountable for user safety. As impersonation scams and e-commerce fraud continue to rise, Singapore’s actions may serve as a model for other countries tackling online criminal harms.

Singapore Orders Meta to Implement Anti-Scam Measures or Face Fine

Singapore has ordered Meta to enforce stricter anti-scam measures on Facebook under the Online Criminal Harms Act. The company faces a fine of up to…

By: Adamu Garba

WhatsApp moves to stay Tribunal’s ruling, appeals FCCPC’s $220 million fine 

The messaging platform, WhatsApp, has announced plans to urgently apply for a stay of execution and appeal the ruling of the Competition and Consumer Protection…

By: Emeka Nwachukwu

TikTok, X, others could create 200,000 jobs for Nigerians with physical offices – Ned Nwoko

A Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Ned Nwoko, has said that social media platforms like TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter), among others could create…

By: Cynthia Okafor

FCTA approves N2.1 billion contracts for FCT as FCT-IRS gets N242.8 million for Microsoft license 

The Federal Capital Territory Administration(FCTA) has approved N2,183,399,860 for contracts in the nation’s capital including N242.8 million for Microsoft 365 license procurement for its Internal…

By: Ibukun

“I tell you this very clearly, NIMC and NIS are 100 per cent integrated. It’s just an API simple integration solution which we have done. As a matter of fact, it is one of the first things that we did because the NIMC Act gives the mandate of identity management to NIMC and NIMC is supposed to be the primary source of data. It is just like in the UK when you talk about your NI and the US when you talk about your social security. That is what NIMC is supposed to do. And we have integrated that 100 per cent,” he said. While these are great, Nigerians would want to be certain that their identities and NIN are duly kept safe in the hands of their government.

NIN database breach very debatable – Tunji-Ojo, Nigeria’s Minister of Interior

The minister also said 102 million Nigerians have been enrolled for NIN…

By: Emeka Nwachukwu

FG to unlock $5bn annual funding for Nigerian startups with launch of Digital Trade Desk

Nigerian startups raised $410 million in 2024 while in Africa, startups raised $2.2 billion…

By: IBK

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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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