24 March 2025
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Nigerian House of Reps Orders Immediate Ban on Porn Websites

Wendy R.

The Nigerian House of Representatives has ordered a nationwide shutdown of pornographic websites, instructing the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to enforce the ban immediately. The directive was issued during a plenary session on Tuesday, with lawmakers emphasizing that internet service providers must block access to such websites under the new regulation. The motion, sponsored by Rep. Dalhatu Tafoki from Katsina, was introduced as a measure to “protect societal values.” Further details on the implementation and enforcement strategies are expected in the coming days.

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Lagos Unveils Africa’s First AI Feature Film, Makemation

Wendy R.

The fusion of technology and cinema took center stage on Sunday, February 9, 2025, as Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted the unveiling of Makemation—Africa’s first feature film on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The high-profile event at State House Marina brought together key stakeholders from Nollywood and the tech industry to celebrate this groundbreaking achievement in African filmmaking. Produced by human development expert Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, Makemation is a pioneering project that blends AI-driven storytelling with social themes, pushing the boundaries of innovation in Nigerian cinema. The film is set for its theatrical debut in Lagos on Friday, April 18, during the…

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FCCPC Summons MultiChoice Over DSTV, GOTV Price Hike

Wendy R.

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria over its decision to increase subscription rates for its pay-TV services, DStv and GOtv. Customers recently received notifications about the price hike, which will take effect on March 1, 2025. Under the new rates, the DStv Premium bouquet will rise from ₦37,000 to ₦44,500, while Compact+ subscribers will pay ₦30,000 instead of ₦25,000. Reacting to the increase, the FCCPC has directed MultiChoice Nigeria’s CEO to appear for an investigative hearing at its headquarters on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Regulatory Scrutiny and Consumer Protection FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs,…

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NBTI DG: Digital and Tech Innovations Key to Nigeria’s GDP Growth

Wendy R.

The National Board for Technology Incubation NBTI says it will engage in the empowerment of youths in digital and technological innovations for the nation’s economic growth. The Director General of the Board, Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji stated this when he officially took over the mantle of leadership from the immediate past Director General, Dr Uchenna Patricia Chukwu, in Abuja. Dr. Raji explained that the Board remained an economic base in which the Gross Domestic Product, GDP of the country could be grown. “Presently, what we are doing is electromechanical. And I’m bringing new initiative on emerging technologies. Because when you…

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Court Backs CBN, Directs banks To Collect Customer’s Social Media Handles

Wendy R.

Justice Nnamdi Dimg alt=’Court backs CBN, directs banks to collect customer?s social media handles’ class=’img-responsive text-center’ style=’margin: auto;’ba of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has upheld a new Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulation which requires financial institutions to demand and collect the social media handles of their customers, as part of the standard Know-Your-Customer procedure. In a ruling on Wednesday, May 15, the presiding judge, Justice Nnamdi Dimg alt=’Court backs CBN, directs banks to collect customer?s social media handles’ class=’img-responsive text-center’ style=’margin: auto;’ba said the regulation is not a breach of the right to privacy of bank customers. The…

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Outcry As Agents, Technical Glitches Hinder SIM-NIN Linkage

Wendy R.

Over 40 million lines have been disconnected since the expiration of the February 28 deadline set by the Nigerian Communications Commission for the linkage of NINs to SIMs. However, long queues at the enrolment centres, telco agents not gathering all the information needed from subcribers and server downtime have been the hurdles Nigerians are grappling with during the exercise, JUSTICE OKAMGBA reports In December 2020, the Nigerian government introduced the Subscriber Identity Module-National Identification Numbers linkage policy, mandating all telephone users in Nigeria to link their SIM cards with their NINs. Two key Federal Government agencies are spearheading the process:…

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BREAKING: Glo Subscribers To Be Barred From Calling MTN Lines — NCC

Wendy R.

Globacom subscribers may be unable to make calls to MTN lines soon, due to the non-settlement of interconnect charges. The Nigerian Communications Commission disclosed this on Monday in a public notice signed by Director, Public Affairs Department, Reuben Muoka. It stated that the commission granted partial approval for the disconnection of Globacom from MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. The notice partly reads, “Globacom was notified of the application made by MTN and was given the opportunity to comment and state its case.   The Commission, having examined the application and circumstances surrounding the indebtedness, determined that Globacom does not have sufficient…

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