By Ben Jacob Synthetic audio and video generation technologies, known as deepfakes, have reached a critical threshold. Once mostly limited to social media entertainment or occasional political manipulation, they are now fully integrated tools in cyberattack tactics. This shift represents more than a technological evolution; it marks a transformation where human perception itself has become an attack surface. Recognizing a familiar voice or face is no longer a guarantee of authenticity. In this context, businesses face a threat that relies less on raw technical skill and more on subtle manipulation of human behavior. Fraud campaigns now exploit cloned voices and…
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The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has underscored that Africa’s economic independence and future prosperity depend on its ability to build and control its own computing capacity, the digital foundation for sustainable transformation, job creation, and intra-African trade. Speaking at the 2nd Annual Sustainability Week Africa held at The Westin, Cape Town, South Africa, Inuwa asserted that robust investment in local digital public infrastructure (DPI) is the critical step for unlocking lasting growth and positioning Africa competitively in the global digital economy. “In the 21st century, compute power is a primary factor of…
… Anfeyin Olokuta Residents Now Enjoy Clean Water, Free Laundry, And Device Repairs LG Electronics, a global leader in consumer technology and corporate social responsibility, has commissioned a solar-powered borehole and free mobile laundry station for the Anfeyin Oja Olokuta community in Ilorin under its Life’s Good Initiative. This marks the 16th borehole donated by LG across Nigeria, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to clean water, health, and community development. The new facility will provide reliable, year-round access to safe water for thousands of residents, while the free mobile laundry station available for three months will promote hygiene and ease domestic burdens…
In a world driven by noise, trends, and fleeting fame, true leadership rooted in vision and authenticity is rare. Yet, Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, Group Chief Executive Officer of Konga Group, continues to stand out as one of Africa’s most compelling digital trailblazers. At just 30, the Oxford-trained entrepreneur has not only redefined the face of e-commerce in Africa but also become a global symbol of innovation, resilience, and transformative leadership. His latest recognition at the iconic House of Lords, London, underscores this impact. In a historic moment, Prince Ekeh emerged as the youngest African ever to receive two prestigious global…
Nigeria’s telecommunications landscape is set for a major transformation as Mr. Soji Maurice-Diya, Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (ntel), unveiled an ambitious roadmap to reposition the once-dormant national carrier for a digital-era comeback. Speaking at the Technology Times Thought Leadership Series held on Friday in Lagos, Maurice-Diya outlined ntel’s strategic vision to reclaim its place in the industry through innovation, youth-driven inclusion, and collaborative partnerships across the sector. Appointed earlier in 2025, the ntel chief disclosed that the company is gearing up for a phased re-entry into the market by the first quarter of 2026, even as he…
…Next phase of 2025 Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge to Commence MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, in partnership with the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) through its local partner, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria, has shortlisted 100 young Nigerian innovators for the second phase of the Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge. The Challenge is dedicated to developing home-grown solutions for the nation’s most pressing environmental issues, including climate change, pollution, community conservation and environmental sustainability. The top 100 innovators were selected from over 2,169 applications received nationwide, following a rigorous multi-stage screening and evaluation process. The assessment…
The Alternative Bank (‘AltBank’) has announced the launch of The Alternative Bank-Utiva Women in Tech Scholarship, a landmark initiative designed to empower women entrepreneurs with digital skills, innovation design, and business growth training. The announcement was made during a high-level virtual convening held on Friday to commemorate the International Day for Rural Women. The scholarship programme, which begins in November 2025, forms part of the Bank’s wider Corporate Social Investment commitment to bridge gender and digital divides, equipping women with tools to scale their enterprises and strengthen their participation in the emerging digital economy. Speaking during the event, Korede Demola-Adeniyi,…
In a show of shared commitment to a safer digital ecosystem, PalmPay, one of Nigeria’s leading digital banking platforms, partnered with the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) in Abuja to mark the 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Themed “Secure Our World,” the Cybersecurity Awareness Walk convened key players from law enforcement, regulatory agencies, and the private sector to raise public consciousness on online safety, financial fraud prevention, and responsible digital behaviour. Through its participation, PalmPay reinforced its dedication to advancing cybersecurity awareness and protecting consumers in Nigeria’s rapidly growing digital finance space. The company emphasized the importance of collaboration…
Konga, Nigeria’s foremost e-commerce powerhouse, is set to ignite the nation’s shopping scene once again with the return of Konga Yakata 2025, the country’s biggest and most anticipated Black Friday extravaganza. Scheduled to run for an entire month, from Saturday, November 1 to Sunday, November 30, 2025, the nationwide shopping festival promises an unmatched experience filled with massive discounts, exclusive deals, and exciting rewards for shoppers across all categories. To build anticipation, Early Bird Deals kicked off on October 26th and will run through October 31st, giving early shoppers a head start on some of the year’s most incredible bargains.…
By Onwudiwe I. Onwudiwe In the long and troubled conversation called Nigeria, symbols have never been innocent. Every gesture from the seat of power carries a whisper of history, a shadow of fear, a tremor of memory. It is in that sensitive space that the Federal Government now proposes to unveil a framework christened Nigeria National Halal Economy Strategy: A Pathway to a Trillion-Dollar Economy. At first glance, it looks like an ordinary policy drive – a bid to harness the global Halal market that already feeds millions and attracts billions. But the title, the timing, and the theatre of…