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Technology · Premium Times ·Nigeria to modernise border management using technology, intelligence – Officials
Nigerian officials say the country plans to modernise border management through greater use of technology and intelligence. The initiative is expected to focus on improving how borders are monitored and administered, although the headline does not provide details on the specific tools, agencies involved or implementation timeline.
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Technology · Vanguard ·WhatsApp introduces new tools to combat account theft, scams
WhatsApp has introduced new tools aimed at protecting users from account theft and scams. The measures are designed to strengthen account security and help users identify or prevent fraudulent activity, according to Vanguard’s report. The announcement highlights the platform’s ongoing efforts to address security risks affecting its users.
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Technology · Vanguard ·US military trains Nigerian forces in drone technology, combat care
The United States military has provided Nigerian forces with training in drone technology and combat medical care. The cooperation focuses on strengthening Nigerian personnel’s operational capabilities, including the use of unmanned systems and treatment of injuries in combat situations.
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Technology · ThisDay ·NAC Okays Framework To Build Nigeria’s Digitised Modern Addressing System
The National Addressing Council has approved a framework for developing a digitised, modern addressing system for Nigeria. The initiative is expected to provide a structured basis for improving how locations are identified and managed digitally, although the headline does not specify the framework’s implementation timeline, scope, or operational details.
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Technology · Nigerian Tribune ·GTM Engineering: The Little-Known Tech Skill Turning Revenue Teams Into Automated Systems
The report examines GTM engineering, an emerging technology skill focused on turning revenue operations into automated systems. It highlights the role of this specialised capability in helping organisations streamline processes, connect tools and potentially improve how sales and marketing teams generate and manage revenue.
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Technology · Vanguard ·List: Android phones that will lose software support in 2026
Vanguard lists Android smartphones expected to lose software support in 2026. The report highlights devices whose manufacturers may stop providing operating system updates or security patches, potentially affecting their performance, compatibility and protection over time. Users of the listed phones may need to consider support timelines when planning future upgrades.
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Technology · BusinessDay ·Nigeria is the second most targeted country in Africa for cyber attacks. Most business owners are still not taking it seriously
Nigeria is reportedly the second most targeted country in Africa for cyber attacks, highlighting significant digital security risks for businesses. Despite the threat, many business owners are still not treating cybersecurity as a serious priority, potentially leaving their operations vulnerable to attacks and related disruption.
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Technology · BusinessDay ·N145 RoW policy fails to cut fibre costs as states add up to N700,000 application fees
Nigeria’s N145 right-of-way policy has not reduced fibre deployment costs, as some state governments reportedly impose application fees of up to N700,000. The charges are adding to the financial burden on telecommunications and infrastructure companies seeking approval to lay fibre-optic networks, despite the federal policy.
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Technology · BusinessDay ·Smartcomply takes Nigerian compliance tech to GITEX Nigeria as digital trust becomes growth barrier
Smartcomply is presenting its Nigerian compliance technology at GITEX Nigeria as businesses increasingly face digital trust challenges that can hinder growth. The company’s participation highlights the expanding role of compliance tools in helping organisations address regulatory and trust requirements within the country’s evolving digital economy.
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Technology · Nairametrics ·
FG rallies NIMC, CAC, NIPOST to build Nigeria’s digital address system
The Federal Government is coordinating the National Identity Management Commission, Corporate Affairs Commission and Nigerian Postal Service to develop a national digital address system. The initiative is intended to bring the agencies together around a unified framework for identifying and managing addresses across Nigeria.
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Technology · Premium Times ·NAC ratifies framework to build Nigeria’s digitised modern addressing system
Nigeria’s NAC has ratified a framework for developing a digitised, modern addressing system across the country. The move establishes a formal basis for improving how locations and addresses are organised and managed, although the headline provides no further details on implementation timelines, coverage, or specific measures included in the framework.
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Technology · Leadership News ·
Nigeria Risks Losing Digital Advantage Without Early Skills Investment, Expert Warns
An expert has warned that Nigeria could lose its emerging digital advantage if investment in technology-related skills is delayed. The warning highlights the need for early and sustained skills development to help the country maintain progress and competitiveness in the digital economy.
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Technology · Nairametrics ·
NITDA inaugurates taskforce to drive Nigeria’s sovereign cloud implementation
Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency has inaugurated a taskforce to advance the implementation of the country’s sovereign cloud initiative. The body is expected to support efforts to establish and coordinate cloud infrastructure under national control, although the headline does not provide details on its membership, mandate, timeline or implementation priorities.
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Technology · The Punch ·Immigration moves to digitise border management, boost security
The Nigeria Immigration Service is advancing plans to digitise border management as part of efforts to strengthen national security. The initiative is expected to improve how border activities are monitored and administered, although the headline provides no further details on the technology, implementation timeline or specific measures involved.
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Technology · Nigerian Tribune ·Nigeria needs advanced technology to fight insecurity
Nigeria requires more advanced technological tools and systems to strengthen efforts against insecurity. The headline indicates that improved technology is being presented as necessary for addressing security challenges, but it does not specify the threats involved, the proposed technologies, or the institutions expected to deploy them.
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Technology · Vanguard ·Immigration moves to digitalize border management to enhance security
Nigeria’s Immigration Service is advancing plans to digitalize border management, a move aimed at strengthening national security. The initiative is expected to improve how border activities are monitored and managed through digital systems, although the headline provides no further details on the technology, implementation timeline, or specific measures involved.
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Technology · The Punch ·
Nigeria’s internet usage grows 44% to 1.5m terabytes
Nigeria’s internet usage increased by 44 per cent to 1.5 million terabytes, indicating substantial growth in the volume of data consumed or transferred online. The headline reports the scale of the rise but does not provide further details about the period measured, the factors driving the increase, or its impact.
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Technology · Leadership News ·
NITDA Unveils Taskforce to Drive Nigeria’s Sovereign Cloud Initiative
The National Information Technology Development Agency has unveiled a taskforce to advance Nigeria’s Sovereign Cloud Initiative. The development signals an organised effort to support the initiative, which is focused on establishing national control and oversight of cloud infrastructure and services, though further details on the taskforce’s membership and mandate were not provided.
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Technology · Daily Trust ·
Powering Productivity: NASENI’s Strategic Investments In Renewable Energy Innovations and Impacts in Nigeria
The report examines NASENI’s strategic investments in renewable energy innovations and their role in improving productivity in Nigeria. It focuses on the agency’s efforts to develop and support clean-energy solutions, as well as the broader effects these initiatives may have on economic activity, technological advancement and sustainable development.
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Technology · Nigerian Tribune ·NPF unveils vigilant app, MTN CUG Network
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the launch of the Vigilant mobile application and an MTN Closed User Group network. The headline indicates that both initiatives are intended to support police operations and communication, although details about their features, availability and implementation are not provided.
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