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81% OF NIGERIAN BUSINESSES SAY META HAS EXPANDED THEIR CUSTOMER BASE – NEW REPORT

By Paul Chimodo A new research report has found that 81% of Nigerian businesses say Meta’s platforms have expanded their customer base, highlighting the growing role of digital tools in business growth across the country. The report shows that Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, Meta AI, and Threads are increasingly being used by small and medium-sized

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STAKEHOLDERS RAISE CONCERNS OVER NIGERIA’S OUTDATED TELECOMS POLICY

By Paul Chimodo Telecommunications stakeholders in Nigeria have raised concerns over what they describe as the slow pace of reform in the country’s National Telecommunications Policy, calling for urgent updates to reflect modern industry realities. The concerns were expressed at a stakeholder engagement forum organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), where industry players reviewed

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CHINA’S SOLAR PANEL EXPORTS TO AFRICA JUMP 83% AMID SURGING CLEAN ENERGY DEMAND

By Paul Chimodo China’s exports of solar panels and cells to Africa rose sharply by 83% year-on-year in April 2026, reflecting growing demand for renewable energy across the continent, according to latest customs data reported by Technext24 and Reuters. The data shows that shipments to African countries reached about 123,787 metric tons in April 2026,

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55% OF CONSUMERS STILL UNAWARE OF eSIM TECHNOLOGY — REPORT

By Paul Chimodo A new industry report has revealed that more than half of mobile consumers are still unaware of eSIM technology, despite its growing adoption across global telecommunications markets. According to the report referenced by Technext24, about 55% of consumers do not understand or recognise what eSIM is or how it works, highlighting a

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FG PARTNERS COURSERA TO PROVIDE FREE AI AND DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING FOR NIGERIANS

By Paul Chimodo The Federal Government has entered into a partnership with global online learning platform Coursera to provide free artificial intelligence and digital skills training for Nigerians as part of efforts to boost the country’s tech workforce. The initiative, announced by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, is aimed

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FG LAUNCHES AI-POWERED WHATSAPP PLATFORM TO BOOST ACCESS TO PUBLIC SERVICES

By Paul Chimodo The Federal Government has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to make access to government information and public services easier for Nigerians through WhatsApp and web channels. The platform, known as GovGuideNigeria, was unveiled by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, as part of efforts to

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Nigeria’s New Tax Identity System and the Growing Debate Around Financial Oversight

By Paul Chimodo For decades, taxation in Nigeria has remained a complicated process for many citizens and businesses. Multiple identification numbers, inconsistent records, and bureaucratic bottlenecks have often made compliance stressful and confusing. Now, the Federal Government is introducing a unified Tax Identification system that could significantly transform how Nigerians are documented within the country’s

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Nigeria: Majority of Working-Age Adults Embrace Generative AI, New Study Shows

By Paul Chimodo A new report has revealed that a large share of Nigerians within the working-age population are actively using generative artificial intelligence tools, highlighting the country’s rapid adoption of emerging digital technologies. According to findings referenced in a Technext24 report, AI tools are no longer experimental for many Nigerians but have become part

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Can the Ban on POS Within 200 Metres of Police Stations Curb Extortion?

By Paul Chimodo The recent directive by Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police restricting Point-of-Sale POS operators from operating within 200 metres of police stations has sparked a broader national conversation about corruption, convenience, and the realities of informal finance in Nigeria. Announced as part of efforts to sanitise police environments and reduce alleged unethical financial interactions,

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NCC Assures Nigerians of Improving Network Quality Amid Service Complaints

By Paul Chimodo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that network quality across the country is gradually improving following ongoing investments and regulatory interventions in the telecommunications sector. The Commission stated this in a recent update published on May 14, 2026, noting that despite continued public complaints over dropped calls, slow internet speeds and

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