Nigeria’s NITDA has warned users about newly discovered vulnerabilities in ChatGPT’s GPT-4o and GPT-5 models, exposing them to indirect prompt injection, memory poisoning, and unauthorized data disclosure. Here’s what users and organisations need to know.
Daniel Bwala Under Fire for Starlink Claim in Explaining Nigeria’s Inability to Track Terrorists
Presidential adviser Daniel Bwala faced criticism after claiming terrorists evade Nigerian security using Starlink and foreign networks. His explanation fell apart during a live radio interview, sparking debates on intelligence accountability.
Nigeria Hits 142 Million Internet Subscribers in October 2025 as Broadband Penetration Nears 50%
Nigeria’s internet user base reached 142 million in October 2025, led by MTN. Broadband penetration climbed to 49.89%, while the government’s $2 billion Project Bridge aims to expand fibre-optic connectivity nationwide.
Cloudflare Hit by Another Outage During Global Maintenance, Disrupting Major Platforms
Cloudflare suffered its second outage in a month as scheduled maintenance triggered global connectivity issues. Several major platforms and Nigerian news sites were briefly inaccessible while Cloudflare investigated rising system errors.
African Startup Funding Plunges to $162M in November 2025 as Investment Activity Slows
Startup funding in Africa dropped to $162 million in November 2025—a sharp 63% fall from October. Equity dominated the month’s deals, with South Africa leading large-ticket investments, including SolarSaver’s $60 million round.
Microsoft Announces Global Price Hike for Microsoft 365 Starting July 2026 as AI and Security Features Expand
Microsoft will implement worldwide price increases for Microsoft 365 on July 21, 2026. The update impacts business, enterprise, and government users, following major upgrades including Copilot AI integration and advanced security enhancement
Edo State Launches *668# USSD Code for Seamless Tax ID Registration Ahead of 2026 Tax Law Implementation
EIRS has introduced the *668# USSD code to ease Tax ID registration, verification, and certificate access as Nigeria prepares for the 2026 Tax Acts. The service expands tax accessibility across Edo State and nationwide.
Nigeria’s Active Telecom Subscribers Rise to 175 Million in October 2025 as NCC Reports Broad Market Expansion
Nigeria’s telecom subscriber base increased to 175.08 million in October 2025, according to NCC data. MTN, Airtel, and Globacom posted steady growth despite high operating costs, FX challenges, and rising infrastructure expenses.
OpenAI Moves to Acquire Neptune.ai to Boost AI Experiment Tracking and Advanced Model Research
OpenAI plans to acquire Neptune.ai to enhance experiment tracking, improve model training visibility, and strengthen the infrastructure behind its frontier artificial intelligence research.
Uber Studies Electric Bike Integration for Moto Service in South Africa as Two-Wheel Mobility Demand Rises
Uber is assessing the feasibility of introducing electric bikes to its Moto service in South Africa to lower operating costs, stabilise fares, and meet surging demand for affordable motorcycle-based transportation.