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Nigeria’s 5G story has quietly become one of the more interesting subplots in the country’s tech landscape. And MTN, as the pioneer of commercial 5G in Nigeria, remains at the center of that story — steadily extending its footprint city by city. From 7 Cities to a Nationwide Push MTN Nigeria launched its commercial 5G network in August 2022, starting in seven cities: Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Kano, Owerri, and Maiduguri. Since then, the company hasn’t slowed down. MTN currently operates Nigeria’s largest 5G network, with more than 2,100 active 5G sites spread across roughly 13 cities. Beyond those…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has continued to advise Nigerians to remain vigilant against fraudulent mobile applications and online scams that seek to obtain sensitive personal information. Among the growing concerns are fake applications claiming to offer National Identification Number (NIN) update services. Cybercriminals often exploit government initiatives by creating counterfeit websites and mobile apps that resemble official platforms. Their goal is typically to trick users into revealing personal data, bank details, passwords, or one-time verification codes. As Nigeria’s digital economy expands, authorities have repeatedly encouraged citizens to verify online platforms before submitting any personal information. How Fake NIN Update…

Nigeria’s digital payment revolution just got a major milestone marker, and Paystack is at the center of it. In July 2024, the Lagos-based fintech company crossed a threshold it had never hit before — processing more than ₦1 trillion in transactions within a single month. A Milestone Worth Celebrating Announcing the achievement, Paystack described 2024 as a year of inspiring growth for thousands of its merchants, noting that businesses across Nigeria had, for the first time ever, sent and received over ₦1 trillion through the platform in one month. It’s a figure that underscores just how deeply digital payments have…

Facial recognition technology continues to play an increasingly prominent role in modern security systems, with major technology companies investing in artificial intelligence (AI) to improve identity verification and access control. Reports suggesting that Google is testing facial recognition technology for campus security near Seattle have generated interest among technology observers and privacy advocates alike. However, there is no official confirmation from Google that it is conducting a public pilot specifically for campus security near Seattle. In the absence of a verified company announcement, such claims should be treated with caution. Nonetheless, the discussion reflects the growing adoption of AI-powered security…