Moniepoint Sued N50m For Unauthorized Account Opening

A Nigerian woman from Ibadan has filed a N50 million lawsuit against Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, alleging the fintech opened accounts using her personal data without consent, violating privacy rights under the Nigeria Data Protection Act.

Samsung Bixby AI Upgrade in One UI 8.5 Beta

Samsung is significantly upgrading Bixby with AI-powered natural language processing and real-time web search capabilities in the One UI 8.5 Beta, marking a strategic shift in its voice assistant development.

UNN Student Invents AI Device to Predict Road Accidents

A 20-year-old University of Nigeria, Nsukka student, Chidiebere Oguejiofor, has developed an AI-powered pre-accident detection system to monitor driver behavior and environmental hazards, aiming to reduce road fatalities in Nigeria.

ARCON Vetting Rules Squeeze Nigerian Businesses and Influencers

Nine months after ARCON tightened advertising vetting rules, businesses and influencers face delays, costs, and uncertainty. While aimed at curbing scams, the policy raises questions about enforcement effectiveness and stifles digital market agility.

EU Grants €22M for Nigeria's 90,000km Fibre Project

The European Union has approved a €22 million grant to support Nigeria's Project BRIDGE, a nationwide fibre-optic expansion initiative. The funding will complement an €86 million EBRD loan and expected support from World Bank and AfDB.

Top 10 Nigerian States With Highest Internet Users

NBS data reveals Nigeria's internet user distribution with Lagos dominating at 17.5 million subscribers, followed by Kano and Ogun states. Quarterly and yearly trends show mixed growth patterns across states.

FG Launches 2026 National Girls in ICT Competition

The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has opened applications for the 2026 National Girls in ICT Competition, targeting girls aged 10-16 nationwide to develop tech solutions and win prizes.

AfriChange UK Wins Best Fintech Website Award

AfriChange, a cross-border payments platform, has been honored with the Best Fintech Website/Platform award at the 2026 Fintech Awards in the UK, recognizing its innovation and impact on immigrant communities.

EU Investigates X Over Grok AI's Explicit Content

The European Union's privacy authority has initiated a formal investigation into Elon Musk's X platform concerning its Grok AI system generating sexualized content. The probe examines AI safety, user privacy violations, and compliance with EU digital regu

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