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Policy – Government technology initiatives, regulation, digital rights, cybersecurity, and infrastructure.
Inside the Block: How Geo-Fencing Keeps Nigerians Out of Kemi Badenoch’s Facebook Page (WIRED.Africa Investigation)
A Wired.Africa investigation finds that the British politician’s Facebook page appears to use location-based restrictions that prevent users connecting from Nigeria from accessing its content.
WhatsApp Will Charge ₦14 Per Message in Nigeria: What the 2026 Pricing Overhaul Means for SMEs
WhatsApp will charge Nigerian businesses about ₦14 per message from October 2026. Here's what the new WhatsApp Business API rate means for SMEs.
Why India Paused WhatsApp Usernames—and Why Nigeria Should Pay Close Attention (WIRED Analysis)
A technical analysis of Meta’s newest identity feature-Whatsapp usernames, the cybersecurity risks it presents, and what Nigeria can…
X Monetization Just Changed: Why Thousands of Accounts Were Removed and What Nigeria’s New Rules Mean for Creators
X has tightened its monetization program by removing nearly 4,000 creator accounts and introducing stricter enforcement. Here's what the new rules mean for Nigerian creators.
CBN Data Localization Policy Reshapes Nigeria’s Banking Infrastructure
Where financial data lives has become a regulatory question. Nigeria's latest payment data rules are forcing banks and fintechs to rethink infrastructure, governance, and compliance as the country tightens oversight of its rapidly expanding digital payments sector.
Meta Launches Paid Subscriptions for WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook — Here’s What It Means for Africa
Meta is officially rolling out paid subscription tiers for its flagship platforms: WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. The move…
Kenya Seeks $21 Million for AI-Powered Social Media Monitoring
Kenya Seeks $21 Million for AI-Powered Social Media Monitoring Inside the government’s plan to track online sentiment and…