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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.
Meta Partners FG, Launches AI Academy Nigeria With 3MTT and RAIN
Nigeria has no shortage of people who can talk about artificial intelligence. What the country has lacked is a structured pipeline that turns that talk into products people can actually use — and startups that can raise money on the back of them.
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…
How to Link NIN to MTN in Nigeria: Complete 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to link NIN to MTN in Nigeria using USSD codes, the MTN portal, myMTN app, or service centres with this complete step-by-step guide.
Blowpay Nigeria Enters the Fintech Market with an Ambitious All-in-One Payments Strategy
Nigeria's fintech ecosystem just got a new entrant. Blowpay Nigeria is betting on an all-in-one payments model that combines airtime purchases, bill payments, subscriptions, and digital services in a single app.
Nigerian Drone Maker Terra Industries Raises $11.75m, Eyes East Africa Expansion
Nigerian drone manufacturer Terra Industries has raised $11.75 million in new funding to scale production at its Abuja…
NCC Opens Public Consultation on Satellite Direct-to-Device Connectivity
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a public consultation on Satellite Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity, as part of…