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Cybersecurity experts are warning Nigerian small businesses to implement strict call-back rules as fraudsters increasingly use AI voice cloning to mimic company directors and steal funds via WhatsApp.
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has partnered with INEC to protect the country's 94 million voters from data exploitation and AI-generated deepfakes ahead of the 2027 elections.
Tech experts are calling for a dedicated joint security task force following a dangerous surge in highly organised criminal attacks on Nigeria's critical telecommunications network.
Anthony Joshua says his focus is on winning his next fight against Kristian Prenga, insisting he is not distracted by talk of a potential Tyson Fury showdown later this year.
LASU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello has urged students to stay focused and uphold academic integrity, warning against exam malpractice and encouraging disciplined preparation for success.
Ireland has announced that international students staying over 90 days must apply for a long-term study visa from their home country, with strict documentation requirements including admission letters, financial proof, insurance, and academic records.
Borno teachers say schools will remain open despite rising insecurity, but warn they may down tools if attacks on students or staff continue, while calling for stronger protection under the Safe School Initiative.
FRC Nigeria has urged students in Lagos to consider actuarial science, highlighting it as a high-demand but underrepresented career field with strong global job opportunities and a major skills gap in Nigeria.
The University of Port Harcourt (University of Port Harcourt) will award first-class honours to 120 students out of 8,156 graduating this session.
Nigeria has inaugurated a new Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and Infertility Centre as part of efforts to expand access to advanced fertility care and reduce outbound medical tourism.
SMS remains a key global communication tool despite the rise of messaging apps, thanks to its ability to work without internet access and its continued use in banking alerts, security verification, and high-reach business messaging.
Osita Chidoka has criticised Nigeria’s persistent underfunding of education, warning that low budget allocations compared to UNESCO standards are damaging infrastructure, learning quality, and long-term national development.
