AI-powered identity fraud surges as deepfakes, fake documents target e-commerce, fintech

A new report by verification firm Sumsub has revealed an alarming surge in synthetic identity fraud and deepfake attacks, with criminals increasingly deploying generative AI to create hyper-realistic passports, IDs, and biometric data that threaten to destabilise sectors like e-commerce, healthtech, and fintech, both globally and in emerging markets like Nigeria.

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AI deepfakes threaten Nigerian journalism, Minister warns

Mohammed Idris, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, is raising fresh alarms over the disruptive impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) on journalism, warning that deepfakes and disinformation are fast eroding public trust and complicating the role of journalists in upholding truth.

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Nigeria dangles broadband market stakes as NCC plans 1800MHz spectrum trial

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is opening the gates for a landmark trial aimed at enhancing broadband connectivity in the country by inviting mobile operators and equipment makers to participate in a spectrum sharing experiment within the 1800MHz band.

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MTN users gets top deal as Trump Mobile plans differential tariffs for Nigeria

Trump Mobile has introduced a differential call tariff regime for Nigeria that will see MTN Nigeria users get the lowest rate among major mobile networks in the country, in a differential tariffing by the newly-launched US telecoms service provider.

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Nigeria leads West Africa with first geospatial intelligence skills for Customs officers

Nigeria is breaking new ground in West Africa by hosting the region’s first geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) training for Customs officers, marking a milestone in the continent’s fight against cross-border crime and smuggling through advanced technology. The week-long World Customs Organization (WCO) Expert Master Trainer Programme on Geospatial Intelligence, which began June 2 in Abuja, brings […]

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Cybersecurity: Attackers target Nigerian businesses with fake CEO emails

Cybersecurity researchers warn that Nigerian organisations are facing a rising wave of targeted email scams where attackers impersonate top executives to defraud companies through fake invoices. Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity firm, says it has uncovered a series of sophisticated Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks aimed at finance departments of organisations across various countries, including Nigeria. […]

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FG moves public exams to CBT in landmark Nigerian education reform

  Among the recommendations, he proposes installing CCTV surveillance in examination centres, removing unqualified invigilators, and strengthening real-time monitoring across the board. A supplementary report, he adds, will be submitted in two weeks to address remaining concerns. He warns that the prevalence of cheating in national examinations “destroys the apex of our education and produces […]

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Osun seals Smart City deal to drive innovation, jobs and affordable housing

Osun State Government says it has partnered with Smart City Plc to drive innovation, economic growth, and improved quality of life through a public-private infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming the state’s industrial landscape. Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke’s administration signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart City Plc on 28 May 2025, positioning the […]

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Tinubu reaffirms local content drive at commissions of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to local content development, technology transfer, and the empowerment of Nigerians through strategic infrastructure projects. Speaking at the commissioning of the first phase of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, held in Lagos on Saturday, Tinubu directed David Umahi, Minister of Works, and other supervising ministers to […]

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