In a Major Twist, Binance Executive Sues NSA, EFCC

Tigran Gambaryan, a detained executive of Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange being investigated by Nigeria, has filed a lawsuit against the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alleging violations of fundamental rights.

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Nigeria probes 400+ privacy breaches linked to loan apps

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is probing over 400 incidents of privacy violations linked to digital lenders, commonly referred to as loan apps, the agency has said.

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Heirs Technologies unveils plans to disrupt Africa’s business landscape

Heirs Technologies, the technology business unit of Heirs Holdings, has unveiled ambitious plans to disrupt the African business landscape over the next five years.

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Nigeria’s data consumption hits record 721,522 terabytes in January

Nigeria’s internet data consumption has reached a record-breaking 721,522 terabytes by January this year, according to official telecoms market figures reviewed by Technology Times.

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‘Affordable Chinese phones’ drive smartphone market growth

The International Data Corporation (IDC) reported a 12% year-on-year increase in smartphone shipments in Africa during Q4 2023, totaling 19.8 million units, with Chinese devices in the lead. This growth was attributed to strong demand for low-end Chinese brands across the region, including Nigeria, despite challenges such as high inflation and currency devaluations across a […]

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CAC extends tax filing deadline after portal glitches

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced an extension of the deadline for the full application of penalties concerning the failure to file annual returns by companies. 

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Digital economy: To lead by example, Tinubu wires Aso Villa

President Bola Tinubu has commenced the digitalization of Aso Villa, Nigeria's seat of power in Abuja, under plans to lead by example in the realisation of his administration’s digital economy agenda.

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Osun State raises team to fight cybercrime

Following what it considers as rapid increase in cybercrimes, cyber bullying and deliberate online false news, the Osun State Government has inaugurated a committee against these acts to give effect to relevant provisions of the law.

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Alleged Caller Tunes Infringement: MTN ‘does not cut deals with artistes’ 

MTN Nigeria Communications Limited does not enter into direct agreements with artistes, but rather through its value added service partners, an insider has told Technology Times amid criminal charges filed against the largest mobile phone company by the nation’s copyright agency.  

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ONSA: How Binance executive fled from custody

The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), which today confirmed that an executive of Binance, cryptocurrency exchange under investigation in Nigeria, escaped from custody and allegedly fled the country using "a smuggled passport."

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