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Can AI judges fix Nigeria’s justice system? Binance founder CZ proposes an “AI Judge Companion” to speed up court cases. Experts say it could help—but only with transparency, human oversight, and local reforms.Can ‘AI Judges’ Fix Nigeria’s Justice System?
Facebook hosted a VIP Lounge at Lagos Fashion Week 2025, celebrating creativity, culture, and community. The event showcased how Nigerian creators use Facebook tools like Reels, Groups, and Marketplace to connect and grow.Facebook Hosts VIP Hub for Creators at Lagos Fashion Week 2025
Globacom (Glo) confirms network outage across FCT, Kano, Kaduna, Jos, and Bauchi due to multiple fibre cuts. NCC reports over 19,000 fibre cuts in 2025, threatening Nigeria’s digital economy.Fibre Cut: Glo Confirms Network Outage in FCT, Kano, Jos, Kaduna, and Bauchi
OpenAI and AWS announce a $38 billion partnership to power next-gen AI with NVIDIA GPU infrastructure. The deal scales ChatGPT and future AI workloads using AWS’s secure, high-performance compute clusters.OpenAI and AWS Announce $38 Billion Strategic Partnership to Power Next-Gen AI with NVIDIA GPU Infrastructure
MTN Nigeria and Ericsson deploy the energy-efficient AIR 3284 triple-band radio to enhance 4G capacity and prepare for 5G rollout. The new system boosts speed, cuts power use, and optimizes network performance in real time.MTN Nigeria and Ericsson Deploy Energy-Efficient Triple-Band Radio to Support 5G Evolution
Can AI judges fix Nigeria’s justice system? Binance founder CZ proposes an “AI Judge Companion” to speed up court cases. Experts say it could help—but only with transparency, human oversight, and local reforms.Can ‘AI Judges’ Fix Nigeria’s Justice System?
Facebook hosted a VIP Lounge at Lagos Fashion Week 2025, celebrating creativity, culture, and community. The event showcased how Nigerian creators use Facebook tools like Reels, Groups, and Marketplace to connect and grow.Facebook Hosts VIP Hub for Creators at Lagos Fashion Week 2025
Globacom (Glo) confirms network outage across FCT, Kano, Kaduna, Jos, and Bauchi due to multiple fibre cuts. NCC reports over 19,000 fibre cuts in 2025, threatening Nigeria’s digital economy.Fibre Cut: Glo Confirms Network Outage in FCT, Kano, Jos, Kaduna, and Bauchi
OpenAI and AWS announce a $38 billion partnership to power next-gen AI with NVIDIA GPU infrastructure. The deal scales ChatGPT and future AI workloads using AWS’s secure, high-performance compute clusters.OpenAI and AWS Announce $38 Billion Strategic Partnership to Power Next-Gen AI with NVIDIA GPU Infrastructure
MTN Nigeria and Ericsson deploy the energy-efficient AIR 3284 triple-band radio to enhance 4G capacity and prepare for 5G rollout. The new system boosts speed, cuts power use, and optimizes network performance in real time.MTN Nigeria and Ericsson Deploy Energy-Efficient Triple-Band Radio to Support 5G Evolution

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Social tech provides commentaries on how tech is influencing the lifestyle of Africans and everything in-between.

On March 17, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Copyright Bill 2022 into law months after the National Assembly passed it. The copyright law, which repeals the Copyright Act of 2004, provides effective administration, regulation, enforcement, and copyright protection in the digital environment in line with global best practices.

What does the new copyright law mean for Nigerian content creators?

On March 17, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Copyright Bill 2022 into law months after the National Assembly passed it. The copyright law, which…

By: IBK

This week Twitter users had mixed feelings after different women came online to lament their experience with the writer Terdoh Bendega, who, through multiple aliases, solicited nude selfies from women and shared them on the internet across four social media platforms; Twitter, Snapchat, Telegram and WhatsApp.

#SurvivingTerdoo: a new movement that seeks to end the digital culture of voyeurism

This week Twitter users had mixed feelings after different women came online to lament their experience with the writer Terdoh Bendega, who, through multiple aliases,…

By: IBK

All through this election cycle, an ethnic clash has dominated social media.

‘The belly of the beast’: Ethnic hostilities peak on social media ahead of 2023 guber polls

All through this election cycle, an ethnic clash has dominated social media….

By: IBK

In October 2020, long before the ‘Obidient’ Movement began, mostly young Nigerians gathered around the country in large clutters. Some held placards, and others held bottled water, snacks, and branded T-shirts.

Social media birthed a youthful ‘Obidient Movement’; it may have changed Nigerian politics forever

In October 2020, long before the ‘Obidient’ Movement began, mostly young Nigerians gathered around the country in large clutters. Some held placards, and others held…

By: IBK

Riding a wave of populism, late last year, Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk said he had come to break the backbone of what he described as the “current lords & peasants system for who has or doesn’t have a blue checkmark.”

How big techs’ paid blue checkmarks will affect the creator economy

Riding a wave of populism, late last year, Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk said he had come to break the backbone of what he described…

By: IBK

Since the Central Bank of Nigeria’s policy to drastically reduce the flow of cash in the country went into effect, customers have been experiencing glitches and malfunctions with their bank apps.

Why your bank apps are malfunctioning and ‘won’t stop soon’

Since the Central Bank of Nigeria’s policy to drastically reduce the flow of cash in the country went into effect, customers have been experiencing glitches…

By: IBK

For logo-branded pyjamas, loafers, towels, two-piece sets, hoodies, bathroom robes, entire walls, weekly challenges named after them, and brand names repeated during live broadcasts, founders of tech companies in Africa have been paying billions to snag the coveted spot as headline sponsors of various interactions of the Big Brother franchise in Africa.

How influential is the power of being a Big Brother headline sponsor for tech companies?

For logo-branded pyjamas, loafers, towels, two-piece sets, hoodies, bathroom robes, entire walls, weekly challenges named after them, and brand names repeated during live broadcasts, founders…

By: IBK

FG signs agreements with Google, Meta to tackle fake news during general elections

The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed agreements with tech giants, Meta and Google, to tackle the menace of fake news and protect the integrity of the forthcoming general…

By: Author Africa

As the Nigerian tech news corp reported critical analytical pieces and countless groundbreaking investigative reports all through last year, increasing accusations of bias, a lack of balance and sensationalism have been levied against the media, on both social media, via emails and sometimes in person.

Nigerian tech media vs Founders; how to be an honest broker of news

As the Nigerian tech news corp reported critical analytical pieces and countless groundbreaking investigative reports all through last year, increasing accusations of bias, a lack…

By: IBK

4 problems the Nigerian tech ecosystem failed to solve in 2022

The Nigerian tech ecosystem is a burgeoning industry that has grown in leaps and bounds in the last few years….

By: IBK

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Feature Posts

Apple releases iOS 26.1, improving battery life, performance, and security for iPhones. The update fixes bugs, enhances privacy, and adds new child safety features for users across Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and beyond.

Apple Rolls Out iOS 26.1 Update with Major Performance and Security Improvements

WhatsApp now supports passkeys for encrypted backups, offering a passwordless, more secure way to restore chats. The update uses Face ID, fingerprint, or PIN for seamless authentication across Android and iOS.

WhatsApp Finally Adds Passkey Support for Encrypted Backups

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