In Major Ruling, Judge Finds Google ‘Willfully Acquired and Maintained Monopoly Power’ Over Digital Ad Market

Image: Andrii/Adobe Stock A new court ruling could change the dominant role Google has held in the digital advertising market since the release of AdWords in late 2000. On April…

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Fake Google Play Store ‘spreading PlayPraetor malware in Nigeria’

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is raising the red flag on a dangerous new malware outbreak targeting Nigerians through counterfeit versions of the Google Play Store, as the digital threat landscape across Africa intensifies. In a fresh cybersecurity alert issued by the federal IT agency, cybercriminals are now deploying a fast-spreading malware strain—PlayPraetor […]

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Epe unveils smart museum, e-library plan

The Epe Local Government says it is championing a bold fusion of heritage and high-tech with the unveiling of an ultra-modern museum and e-library project set to transform Epe into a hub of cultural preservation and digital learning in Lagos State. Currently under construction, the dual-purpose facility is positioning Epe at the intersection of tradition […]

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NIMC warns Nigerians to guard their data amid illegal NIN harvesting in Anambra 

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is issuing a stern warning to Nigerians at home and abroad as it cracks down on unauthorised data collectors exploiting citizens’ National Identification Numbers (NINs) for illicit gains. The alarm is sounding louder after the Commission uncovers a disturbing trend in Anambra State, where individuals and platforms are reportedly […]

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Meta expands teen safety features to Facebook, Messenger

Meta says it is reinforcing its digital safety commitment to teens by rolling out new protections on Facebook and Messenger, as part of a sweeping update to its Teen Accounts framework now reaching global shores, including Africa. The tech giant says the latest controls are “designed to foster safer online environments” for users under 18, […]

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Operation Red Card: Nigeria leads continental crackdown on cybercrime syndicates

In an unprecedented show of cross-border cyber defence, Nigerian law enforcement, alongside counterparts in six African nations, is spearheading Operation Red Card—an aggressive move targeting online fraud syndicates sweeping across the continent. The joint international operation, which ran from November 2024 to February 2025, witnessed arrests and seizures in Nigeria, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Rwanda, South […]

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