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$9.7B Submarine Cable Investments Propel Nigeria's Internet

Investments in global submarine cables hit $9.7 billion, with Nigeria landing 8 major systems. This infrastructure now delivers 1Tbps traffic, boosting broadband to 50.58%. Discover how it transforms Nigeria's digital economy.

Actor Ijebu Spent N1.8 Trillion on Data in 2025

Yoruba actor Ijebu shocks fans by revealing he spent an estimated N1.8 trillion on internet data in 2025. The comic actor said the cost kept him awake at night. Read full story.

ipNX Clinches Two Awards at Nigeria Technology Awards

ipNX Nigeria wins 'Fastest' and 'Most Exceptional' Fibre Internet Provider at NiTA 2025. The company restates commitment to innovative connectivity solutions and transforming Nigeria's digital landscape.

ISPs Seek Policy Help for Underserved Areas

Internet providers urge government intervention to expand services to unserved regions. High costs and infrastructure vandalism threaten growth despite rising demand for broadband.

Major Sites Hit by Cloudflare Outage on December 5

A Cloudflare network disruption caused brief outages for Truth Social, Canva, and other major platforms on Friday. Service was restored after the company addressed the issue. Read the full report.

Power Outage Cripples Life in Adamawa, Taraba

A planned week-long power outage in Adamawa and Taraba states disrupts daily life and businesses. Residents face darkness as YEDC conducts critical maintenance. Read more.

Supreme Court Hears Major Online Music Piracy Case

The US Supreme Court heard arguments on whether internet service providers can be held liable for users' music piracy. A $1 billion verdict against Cox Communications is at stake. Read the full details.

iTop VPN Review: Secure Browsing Made Simple in Nigeria

Discover iTop VPN, a user-friendly tool offering secure encryption, stable connections, and global server access for private browsing. Perfect for Nigerians on public Wi-Fi, travelers, and streamers. Explore its free version today!

Cross River & REA Tackle Rural Power Crisis

Cross River State and REA launch clean energy partnership to end electricity blackouts affecting 15 LGAs. Initiative aims to transform rural economies and reduce generator dependency.

MTN Nigeria Reaches 51.1 Million Data Users

MTN Nigeria's active data users surge to 51.1 million, reflecting Nigeria's growing digital appetite. Discover what this means for internet access and data pricing.

Tailor apprentice jailed for N450k internet fraud

A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a tailoring apprentice to one year imprisonment for defrauding a victim of N450,000 through internet fraud. Read the full details of the judgment.

Global Internet Disruption Hits Major Services

Widespread internet outage caused by Cloudflare glitch affects X, ChatGPT, banking services globally. Technical issues persist for hours before gradual fix implementation.

Cloudflare Bug Takes Down X, ChatGPT, and Major Sites

A Cloudflare bug caused a major internet outage, disrupting services like X and ChatGPT. Learn how this incident highlights the fragility of our digital ecosystem and what it means for Nigeria's online community.

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