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TIN Mandatory For Bank Accounts From January 2026
Short Excerpt: Nigeria’s New TIN-Bank Account Rule (Effective January 1, 2026) The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a major tax reform enforcement measure: Starting January 1, 2026, all taxable individuals and entities must possess a valid Tax Identification Number (TIN)
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the Abia Tech & Innovation Summit 2025
The summit kicked off with a high-energy press conference where Governor Otti delivered a keynote that resonated deeply with the audience. He articulated Abia’s evolution from its historical nickname as the “Japan of Africa”—earned through Aba’s renowned leather and textile craftsmanship
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Nigeria's Digital Economy Bill
Nigeria's National Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill 2025 legalizes e-signatures, mandates 80% digitized public services by 2027, and boosts cybersecurity. Paired with the AI Regulation Bill, it centralizes control over AI, cloud, and platforms via a new National AI Council.
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Opay Sued Over Alleged Confidential Data Compromise
A fresh lawsuit has been filed against OPay for allegedly compromising users' confidential data. Details are emerging, but it stems from claims that sensitive customer information was mishandled or exposed, potentially violating Nigeria's data protection laws.
Alliance Française Partners Gaming Communities for Anti-Violence Campaign in Port Harcourt
When gaming controllers become tools for social change, magic happens. The recent "Game Over Gender-Based Violence" event proved that esports and activism make the perfect co-op team.
Delta State Hosts 3-Day DTW Hackathon
Delta State Government powers innovation at DTW 2025 with a fully-hosted 3-day hackathon! 20 young talents, apartment accommodation, and intense building—culminating in top 3 winners selected by judges. A big boost for Nigeria's tech future! #DTW2025 #DeltaTechWeek
Do You Need a Business Website in 2026
Do You Need a Business Website in 2026? Maybe Not What You Think
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Zoho’s 70% Growth Explosion in Nigeria
Zoho grew 70% year-on-year in Nigeria in 2025, making it the fastest-growing market not just in Africa, but one of its global top 10. This is profitable, naira-priced, WhatsApp-integrated software winning the hearts (and wallets) of over 50,000 Nigerian businesses.
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₦140 Million Dropped in One Night: The Wildest Moments from Zenith Tech Fair 5.0
Trust Loop and Cubbes Technologies just walked away with ₦30M each as Zenith Tech Fair 5.0 turned Lagos into pure chaos: confetti cannons, Jim Ovia on stage, Adaora Umeoji roasting legacy banks, and ₦140M handed out live. Here are the wildest moments.
Kwara AI Summit 2025 Kicks Off with Bold Unveiling: New State AI-Powered Portal Signals e-Government
Kwara AI Summit 2025 unveiled a new AI-powered state portal, marking Nigeria’s boldest move yet toward inclusive e-government. Here’s what it means.
Nigeria’s Young STEM Warriors from Rivers State & Niger Delta Break Through to the World Robot Olymp
A new chapter is unfolding in Nigeria — one written not with crude oil or politics, but with Robotics, Code, Creativity, and the unstoppable brilliance of young minds from Rivers State, the Niger Delta, and the entire South-South.
UNIPORT Activates 10.7 MW Solar Hybrid System
In Nigeria, unstable electricity has been one of the biggest silent barriers to education. For students, late-night reading often depends on phone flashlights — an inconvenient and sometimes risky option in dark, insecure environments.
Delta Tech Week 2025: Asaba’s Big Hackathon & Tech Festival Starts Monday
Delta Tech Week drops Dec 1–5 in Asaba: 72-hour hackathon, cash prizes, investor pitches, job fair, DevFest finale + TechBlit pop-up store. Free entry, real Delta problems to solve. South-South devs, this one na una own. Register now → deltatechweek.com/register #DeltaTechWeek2025
AI Judge Loading? New Tool Wants to Clear Nigeria’s 200,000+ Court Case Backlog Overnight
LawPavilion just proposed a national AI legal assistant (TIMI 2.0) that can write judgments, predict outcomes & clear 200k+ pending cases. Lawyers are split: “This will save us” vs “AI cannot wear wig”.
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From viral AI theft to history-making collab: Fave features an AI Choir on ‘Intentions
Fave didn’t fight the viral AI version of “Intentions.” She re-recorded her vocals over it, credited the AI choir, and dropped the official hybrid. First Nigerian artist to ever feature AI on a major release. Streams exploded 400% in 72 hours. #FaveAI #Intentions
MySmartMedic: Solar-Powered AI Clinics Are Coming to Your Village
Minister Bosun Tijani just endorsed MySmartMedic — solar-powered AI kiosks that diagnose malaria, hypertension & more in minutes, then link you to a real doctor on video. No 4-hour bike ride, no overnight queue. Pilots already live in FCT villages. This is the biggest rural health upgrade since PHCs
Inspire Live(s): Free Live Online Classes for Every Nigerian Student Begin This Week
Starting Monday 1 Dec, JSS & SSS students nationwide can join FREE live interactive classes every weekday from 8 am. No subscription, no excuses — just quality teachers on your phone or laptop. Registration link + timetable inside! #InspireLives #NaijaEdTech
iQOO 15 Drops Today: Snapdragon Beast Eyes Nigerian Wallets Amid 5G Lag
iQOO 15 launches globally w/ Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 7K mAh battery & killer display. Naija price? ~₦1M+. Black Friday bait, but 5G adoption's stuck at 3%. Game-changer or wallet-drainer? #iQOO15 #NaijaGadgets
Kwara AI Summit 2025: Nigeria's New AI Hub Ignites Buzz
Kwara State launches AI Summit 2025: Free event Nov 27-28 at Ilorin Hub, bridging policy & innovation in ag, health & more. Register now! #KwaraAISummit2025
FIGN Launches to Empower Africa’s Women in Gaming
The Female in Gaming Network (FIGN) officially launched during Day 3 of the Video Games Expo Nigeria, introducing Africa’s first pan-African community dedicated to women and girls in gaming. The event highlighted their mission, early partnerships, and rapid expansion across seven countries.
First Lady Closes Renewed Hope ICT Training, Empowers Hundreds
This Renewed Hope ICT training is not just about acquiring skills; it is about restoring dignity, creating wealth, and positioning our women as global competitors in the digital economy
Nano Banana Pro: Google’s New King of Messy-but-Perfect AI Images
Google just dropped Nano Banana Pro — crystal text, insane blends & real-time Search smarts. Naija creators are already calling it “Canva killer”. Free in Gemini → try it now! #NanoBananaPro #GoogleAI #TechBlit
Ogun’s “Build Here, Stay Here”: A Playbook for Keeping Africa’s Tech Talent
Here’s an even shorter extract: Ogun’s “Build Here, Stay Here” push is redefining how states keep tech talent from fleeing to Lagos or abroad, focusing on building ecosystems worth staying for. Kano’s new Digital Transformation Agenda echoes the same northern momentum.
NYSC Portal Backlogs: 500K Graduates Trapped in Digital Hell – Time for a Total Overhaul?
NYSC has outlived its purpose, they are just destroying lives of fresh graduates at this point," tweeted one user, echoing sentiments
MTN Nigeria's Data Boom: 51 Million Users, But at What Cost?
MTN Nigeria hit a major milestone on November 22, 2025, as new NCC statistics revealed the company now serves 51.1 million active data subscribers.