FG: Unnamed ‘third-party’ hacked Nigeria’s 104m ID database at NIMC 

The Federal Government has claimed that an unnamed “third-party” allegedly granted unauthorized access into the database of over 104 million enrolled citizens under the custody of Nigeria’s ID agency, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).

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Police visit Nigeria’s ID agency, NIMC

The Nigeria Police has visited the nation’s ID agency to explore collaborations in the area of security of Nigerians, the National Identity Management Commission has said.

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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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