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CBN SLAMS POS OPERATORS WITH ₦1.2 MILLION DAILY LIMIT — DIGITAL OVERSIGHT TIGHTENS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has rolled out sweeping new rules capping Point-of-Sale (POS) agent transactions at ₦1.2 million per day. It’s the boldest step yet in Nigeria’s drive to sanitise the fintech space, strengthen oversight, and push the nation toward a fully cashless economy....

Microsoft seizes 330 Nigeria phishing websites in global cybercrime bust

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Microsoft has shut down 330 websites tied to a Nigerian phishing ring, accusing the network of stealing over 5,000 user credentials worldwide....

Tinubu: NIN-SIM Linkage Reduces Fraud, Boosts Security

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President Bola Tinubu says the linkage of National Identification Numbers with SIM cards has drastically reduced fraud and boosted national security. Speaking at Nigeria’s Identity Day, he described digital identity as the “foundation of citizenship” and pledged to enforce its mandatory use across sectors. Officials say 126m Nigerians are now enrolled in the NIN database....

TIME Names Nigeria’s Bosun Tijani Among Global AI Trailblazers of 2025

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Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has been named to the TIME100 AI 2025 list, joining the ranks of the world’s most influential figures shaping the future of artificial intelligence....

Telecoms Under Siege: Nigeria’s Digital Lifeline May Collapse, Say Operators

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Telecom bosses warn Nigerians of looming service breakdowns as sabotage and theft derail billion-naira infrastructure upgrades....

SEC WARNS NIGERIANS AGAINST CBEX CRYPTO PLATFORM:

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Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission has declared CBEX illegal, warning the public against transacting with the crypto platform or its promoters....

NRC Adds Extra Lagos–Ibadan, Abuja–Kaduna Train Trips for Eid Kabir Return Travel

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NRC extends Lagos–Ibadan and Abuja–Kaduna trains for Eid return travel after June 5 trips hit full capacity....

Mistrust Is the New Barrier: Nigerian Microsoft Designer Redefines What It Means to Build Tech

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Microsoft designer Favour Adeniyi urges Nigeria to rethink digital adoption through trust-driven design as fear of fraud stalls the digital economy....

Customs Launches Indigenous B’Odogwu Tech to Streamline Trade and Boost Revenue

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Nigeria Customs Service launches B’Odogwu, a homegrown digital platform to streamline goods clearance and boost revenue collection at Port Harcourt Area II Command....

Esports at NSF 2024: Revolution or PR Rush?

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Nigeria’s esports made a historic debut at the National Sports Festival, but while the headlines boast of prize money and revolution, key questions remain: Where’s the grassroots plan? Where’s the structure?...

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CBN SLAMS POS OPERATORS WITH ₦1.2 MILLION DAILY LIMIT — DIGITAL OVERSIGHT TIGHTENS

Microsoft seizes 330 Nigeria phishing websites in global cybercrime bust

Tinubu: NIN-SIM Linkage Reduces Fraud, Boosts Security

TIME Names Nigeria’s Bosun Tijani Among Global AI Trailblazers of 2025

Telecoms Under Siege: Nigeria’s Digital Lifeline May Collapse, Say Operators

SEC WARNS NIGERIANS AGAINST CBEX CRYPTO PLATFORM:

NRC Adds Extra Lagos–Ibadan, Abuja–Kaduna Train Trips for Eid Kabir Return Travel

Customs Launches Indigenous B’Odogwu Tech to Streamline Trade and Boost Revenue

Esports at NSF 2024: Revolution or PR Rush?

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