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Prompt Engineering: Real Job or AI Mirage?

By Paul Chimodo Remember the tech headlines of 2023? Amid the rise of large language models like GPT-4 and Claude, the world was told that “prompt engineering” could be one of the hottest jobs of the decade. A career where crafting the right AI instructions might earn you six-figure salaries without needing deep programming skills.

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Data Privacy Concerns Threaten Financial Inclusion

By Paul Chimodo Experts have raised concerns that persistent data privacy and security challenges could hinder Nigeria’s progress toward broader financial inclusion, despite increasing access to digital services and mobile connectivity. They emphasized the need for stronger regulatory frameworks, improved cybersecurity systems, and public awareness to build trust in digital financial platforms and protect users

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Nigerian Fintechs Increasingly Turn to Artificial Intelligence to Boost Operations

By Paul Chimodo Nigerian financial technology companies are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence to tackle operational challenges, improve security, and enhance customer engagement. The move reflects a shift from experimentation to practical applications that strengthen business processes and service delivery. Fraud detection remains the most common use of AI, with many fintechs deploying tools to identify

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Nigeria Begins Historic Review of Telecoms Policy to Improve Connectivity, Competition

By Paul Chimodo The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced the first comprehensive review of the National Telecommunications Policy in more than two decades, a major step towards modernising the country’s telecom sector and expanding digital access nationwide. The review, led by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications, Innovation

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Moniepoint’s 2025 Figures Reveal How Nigeria’s Fintech Sector Is Evolving

By Paul Chimodo Moniepoint’s 2025 performance figures, published as part of its year-in-review data and industry disclosures, provide more than a snapshot of company growth. The report, which details transaction volumes, lending activity, merchant usage and expansion plans, offers valuable insight into how Nigeria’s fintech sector is maturing and reshaping everyday economic activity. It was

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Telcos Spent Over $1bn on New Network Towers — NCC

By Paul Chimodo Telecommunications operators in Nigeria spent more than $1 billion on new network towers and related infrastructure in 2025, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The NCC disclosed this in its latest industry performance data, noting that the investment was part of efforts by operators to expand network coverage, improve service quality,

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Nigerians Use Over 1.2m Terabytes of Data in November

By Paul Chimodo The data represents an increase from October, indicating continued growth in internet consumption across the country. The NCC statistics also show that Nigeria’s total number of internet subscribers rose to about 144.8 million in November, up from 142.6 million recorded in the previous month. Most of the connections came from mobile internet

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Netflix Is Teaching Us Something About Distribution

By Paul Chimodo For years, discussions about Nigeria’s creative and business ecosystem have followed a predictable path. We celebrate talent. We highlight creativity. We speak endlessly about potential. From Nollywood to Afrobeats, from tech startups to fashion, the consensus is that Nigeria is bursting with ideas. Yet one uncomfortable truth remains largely unaddressed. Talent alone

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Coursera and Udemy to Merge in ~$2.5 Billion Deal

By Paul Chimodo Online learning platforms Coursera and Udemy have agreed to merge in a deal valued at about $2.5 billion, creating one of the largest digital education companies in the world. The merger will combine Coursera’s university and industry-backed courses with Udemy’s marketplace of instructor-led classes, bringing together millions of learners, instructors and enterprise

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Microsoft to Increase Microsoft 365 Subscription Prices

By Paul Chimodo Microsoft has announced that it will raise prices for its Microsoft 365 and Office subscription plans for business and government clients starting July 1, 2026. The company said the price adjustment reflects new features added to its productivity suite, including AI tools, improved security, and enhanced enterprise support. The increase varies by

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