5 h. ago Samsung, Glo Reward Preorders With ₦1.2m Freebies, Data Bonuses

Samsung and telecommunications giant, Globacom, have teamed up to reward Nigerian consumers who pre-ordered the newly launched Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 smartphones with gifts and exclusive bonuses worth over ₦1.2 million. The reward package, unveiled at a high-profile Masterclass event in Lagos, included Samsung Care+, an extended protection plan that covers accidental […]

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16 h. ago NDPC asks court to dismiss suit by Meta Platforms challenging $32.8m fine

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit filed by Meta Platforms, Incorporated, challenging the $32.8 million sanctions imposed on it. The NDPC had, on February 18, imposed both a remedial fee of $32.8 million and eight corrective orders against Meta […] The post NDPC asks court to dismiss suit by Meta Platforms challenging $32.8m fine appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago South Korea’s Supreme Court acquits Samsung Chairman Lee in 2015 merger case

Tribune Online South Korea’s Supreme Court acquits Samsung Chairman Lee in 2015 merger case "The Supreme Court ruling clears a layer of legal uncertainty, which could be a long-term positive for Samsung.... South Korea’s Supreme Court acquits Samsung Chairman Lee in 2015 merger case Tribune Online

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33 h. ago Over two million children unimmunised in Nigeria — Kano commissioner

Tribune Online Over two million children unimmunised in Nigeria — Kano commissioner Kano state  Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf has that available data has shown that over 2 million children in Nigeria are unimmunized. Over two million children unimmunised in Nigeria — Kano commissioner Tribune Online

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38 h. ago NDPC asks Court to dismiss Meta’s suit over $32.8m data privacy fine

Tribune Online NDPC asks Court to dismiss Meta’s suit over $32.8m data privacy fine The plaintiff was alleged to be engaging in behavioural advertising without obtaining explicit consent of data subjects (users) NDPC asks Court to dismiss Meta’s suit over $32.8m data privacy fine Tribune Online

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42 h. ago TechNovelle, DataCamp to ace African talents tech journey with new cohort – Oyebode

As Africa’s digital economy expands, the need for skilled professionals in data science and artificial intelligence (AI) grows more urgent. read more TechNovelle, DataCamp to ace African talents tech journey with new cohort – Oyebode

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42 h. ago Dangote: Nigeria’s Petrol Consumption Is 33m Litres Daily, Not 50m Litres/day

There is an  ongoing controversy over the actual volume of Nigeria’s daily petrol consumption, with experts and industry stakeholders holding differing views amid claims of data inflation by the Dangote Group president, Alhaji Aliko Dangote. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) estimates the nation’s petrol consumption at around 50 million litres daily, […]

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67 h. ago Data Use Soared, Internet Subscriptions Dropped In May 2025 – NCC

Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has witnessed a surge in data consumption, recording 1.04 million terabytes, even as the number of active internet and mobile subscriptions declined, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) latest report revealed. The report disclosed that the country recorded its highest monthly data usage since January 2023, when the regulator began publishing such data. […]

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67 h. ago Telecom Users Lament Rising Costs, Failing Networks Amid Proposed $1bn Infrastructure Investment

Nigerians are groaning over worsening telecommunications service even as the country’s major mobile network operators prepare to roll out a $1 billion infrastructure upgrade aimed at reversing the decline. Across cities and rural communities, complaints of dropped calls, failed transaction alerts, slow data speeds, and outright network blackouts have intensified in the current year, despite […]

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3 d. ago $242.72bn At Risk As Data Centres Face Escalating Climate Threats

Data centres, the invisible backbone of the global digital economy, are facing rising threats from climate-related disasters, with billions of dollars in infrastructure, services, and insurance costs at stake, a new report released on Sunday by the Cross Dependency Initiative (XDI), a global authority on physical climate risk analysis, revealed. The global data center market […]

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3 d. ago Data up, people down: Making Nigeria’s reforms work for the poor

In the first half of 2025, Nigeria’s macroeconomic outlook signals cautious optimism. Headline figures—moderating inflation, a more stable exchange rate, read more Data up, people down: Making Nigeria’s reforms work for the poor

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4 d. ago Nigeria records $5.96bn monthly FX inflows from May amid reforms, investor confidence

Tribune Online Nigeria records $5.96bn monthly FX inflows from May amid reforms, investor confidence Nigeria has been attracting an average of $5.96 billion in foreign exchange (FX) inflows monthly since May 2025, signalling a sharp rebound in investor confidence and a boost in external liquidity, following sweeping reforms by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the federal government. According to industry data, FX inflows surged by 62 percent […] Nigeria records $5.96bn monthly FX inflows from May amid reforms, investor confidence Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Nigeria’s external reserves fall by $1.2bn in June, total YTD decline hits $3.7bn

Tribune Online Nigeria’s external reserves fall by $1.2bn in June, total YTD decline hits $3.7bn Nigeria’s gross official reserves dropped by $1.2 billion month-on-month (MoM) to $37.2 billion at the end of June 2025, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The decline underscored persistent pressure on the country’s external buffers, despite a brief reprieve in May, when reserves saw a temporary uptick of $515 […] Nigeria’s external reserves fall by $1.2bn in June, total YTD decline hits $3.7bn Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Your data for sale: How Nigerians are becoming victims of data brokers everyday

There was a time in Nigeria when just a few people knew your personal information. Today, this is no longer read more Your data for sale: How Nigerians are becoming victims of data brokers everyday

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5 d. ago Fuel switches cut off before Air India plane crashed — Report

Tribune Online Fuel switches cut off before Air India plane crashed — Report Investigators were able to get data out of the plane’s “black box” recorders, including 49 hours of flight data and two hours of cockpit audio, including from the crash. Fuel switches cut off before Air India plane crashed — Report Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Bauchi Gov’t To Boost IGR With Tourism Revenue Collection Innovation

The Bauchi state government has launched a Tourism Revenue Collection Data Portal aimed at providing a digital solution for efficient revenue generation in the tourism sector and boosting the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). This was disclosed yesterday by the Managing Director of the Bauchi State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC), Dr. Mohammed Nasir Yusuf, during […]

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7 d. ago Joshua Aaron Receives ‘Limitless Without Borders’ Award For Global Impact In Data, Innovation

Joshua Aaron has received the Limitless Without Borders (LWB) Award, a prestigious recognition that celebrates African professionals making global impact through innovation, resilience, and leadership.   In June 2025, the award was presented to honour individuals whose work crosses boundaries, whether geographic, professional, or cultural, to drive meaningful change.   “This award is a reminder […]

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7 d. ago African airlines see 9.5% demand surge in May on summer bookings

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2025 global passenger demand showing that African airlines saw a read more African airlines see 9.5% demand surge in May on summer bookings

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8 d. ago US electricity bills may rise as America’s largest grid struggles with AI demand

Tribune Online US electricity bills may rise as America’s largest grid struggles with AI demand The largest power grid in the US is under pressure as demand from data centers and AI systems grows faster. US electricity bills may rise as America’s largest grid struggles with AI demand Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Gombe Rainbow Roundabout becoming death trap, claims 2 lives from 3 accidents in a week

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe Rainbow Roundabout, a once-admired road infrastructure near the NNPC Depot along the Gombe-Bauchi Federal Highway, is gradually becoming a danger zone for motorists, with recent data indicating a spike in fatal road accidents. Constructed during the administration of former governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, the roundabout has now recorded three […] The post Gombe Rainbow Roundabout becoming death trap, claims 2 lives from 3 accidents in a week appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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