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Technology · Nairametrics ·Airtel speeds up 5G rollout, installs over 1,000 new sites in one year
Airtel has accelerated its 5G network expansion by installing more than 1,000 new sites within a year, indicating a faster infrastructure rollout. The development points to broader efforts by the telecom operator to strengthen coverage and capacity in its next-generation mobile network.
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Technology · Vanguard ·Africa must develop indigenous defence technology to stay ahead of future wars — Buratai
Buratai says African countries need to build indigenous defence technology to prepare for future warfare and maintain strategic advantage. The headline points to a call for locally developed military capabilities as a way for the continent to respond more effectively to evolving security threats.
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Technology · BusinessDay ·Airtel Nigeria surpasses 17,000 cell sites as network expansion reaches rural communities
Airtel Nigeria has expanded its network infrastructure to more than 17,000 cell sites, with the rollout extending into rural communities. The development indicates continued investment in telecom coverage and suggests broader access to mobile network services in underserved areas across the country.
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Technology · BusinessDay ·Rivers adopts smart waste initiative to tackle refuse heaps
Rivers State has introduced a smart waste management initiative aimed at addressing persistent refuse heaps. The move suggests the use of more structured or technology-driven methods to improve waste collection and sanitation as authorities respond to mounting environmental and public cleanliness concerns.
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Technology · Daily Trust ·
NDPC investigates varsity, bank over data violations
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission is investigating a university and a bank over alleged data protection violations. The development indicates regulatory scrutiny of how the institutions handled personal information, with attention focused on possible breaches of Nigeria’s data privacy rules.
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Technology · Leadership News ·
Global Tablet Shipments Drop 10% To 36m Units As Supply Pressures Bite
Global tablet shipments fell by 10 per cent to 36 million units, indicating weaker market performance as supply pressures affected availability and distribution. The decline points to ongoing strain in the tablet sector, with manufacturers and sellers facing constraints linked to supply chain challenges.
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Technology · Daily Post ·Nigeria’s banking technology market in 2027: The shift from digital channels to intelligent infrastructure
The report focuses on Nigeria’s banking technology market in 2027, highlighting an expected transition from basic digital channels toward more advanced intelligent infrastructure. It points to changes in how banks may prioritise technology systems, operations and service delivery in the coming years.
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Technology · Vanguard ·FG charges MDAs on compulsory data localisation
The Federal Government has directed ministries, departments and agencies to enforce compulsory data localisation, signalling a push for public institutions to store and manage data within Nigeria. The move points to stricter compliance expectations across government bodies on how official digital information is handled.
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Technology · Nairametrics ·
Lagos adds EV charging points to 7,000 sqm Agege food hub
Lagos has added electric vehicle charging points to the 7,000 square metre Agege food hub, indicating that EV infrastructure is being incorporated into a major public market and food distribution facility in the state.
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Technology · Leadership News ·
Fibre Cuts Threatening Banking, Healthcare, Other Critical Services, NCC Warns
The Nigerian Communications Commission warned that fibre optic cuts are threatening essential services, including banking and healthcare, and could disrupt other critical sectors that depend on stable telecommunications infrastructure.
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Technology · Leadership News ·
NASENI, Gambia Team Up To Boost Technology, Skills Development
NASENI and a team from The Gambia are partnering to strengthen technology advancement and skills development. The collaboration centres on building capacity, supporting knowledge exchange, and improving technical capabilities between both sides in areas linked to innovation and human capital development.
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Technology · BusinessDay ·Nigeria’s payment industry heads for local data shift as Techeconomy opens GrowthX 2026
Nigeria’s payment industry appears to be moving toward greater local data storage and processing, as Techeconomy launches GrowthX 2026. The development points to growing attention on domestic digital infrastructure and data handling within the country’s financial technology and payments ecosystem.
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Technology · Leadership News ·
Presidential Media Tour Highlights NASENI’s Technological Advancements
A presidential media tour focused attention on the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, highlighting its technological advancements and ongoing innovation efforts. The coverage points to NASENI’s role in promoting local technology development and showcasing progress in science and engineering-related initiatives.
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Technology · BusinessDay ·Wolo, a language App for Niger Delta languages marks MIE @10
Wolo, an app focused on Niger Delta languages, is being highlighted as MIE marks its 10th anniversary, drawing attention to a digital platform designed around local language learning and preservation in the region.
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Technology · BusinessDay ·AI’s greatest threat may not be intelligence but our unpreparedness
The piece focuses on artificial intelligence and suggests the larger risk may lie less in the technology’s intelligence than in how poorly individuals, institutions and systems are prepared to manage its impact, adoption, regulation and wider consequences.
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Technology · BusinessDay ·Data Localisation in Nigeria: Separating Myth from Reality (Part Two)
Part two of the report examines data localisation in Nigeria, focusing on the gap between common claims and actual policy or practice. It outlines key issues around where data is stored and managed, and places the debate within Nigeria’s broader digital and regulatory environment.
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Technology · Leadership News ·
Ex-Imo Deputy Governor Challenges Youths On Technology, Entrepreneurship
A former Imo State deputy governor has urged young people to engage more seriously with technology and entrepreneurship, highlighting both areas as important paths for growth and opportunity. The report centres on his message encouraging youths to develop relevant skills and take advantage of emerging possibilities.
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Technology · Vanguard ·Building Nigeria’s first workforce risk intelligence platform: Lessons from the ground
The report focuses on efforts to build Nigeria’s first workforce risk intelligence platform, highlighting practical lessons from implementation, local operating challenges and the use of data to identify employment-related risks. It places the project within Nigeria’s evolving technology and workforce management landscape.
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Technology · ThisDay ·
Google Selects Six Nigerian Creators for Emerging News Voices Growth Lab
Google has selected six Nigerian creators to participate in the Emerging News Voices Growth Lab, a programme focused on supporting new voices in news and content creation. The development highlights Nigerian representation in an initiative tied to media growth and digital storytelling.
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Technology · ThisDay ·
GITEX Nigeria Set to Reinforce Nation’s Digital Transformation Ambition
GITEX Nigeria is positioned as a key event expected to support the country’s digital transformation goals, highlighting efforts to expand technology-driven development and strengthen the national innovation ecosystem through increased attention to the digital economy.
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