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CBN warns Nigerians against fraudulent messages, online scams

The Central Bank of Nigeria has intensified its campaign against cyber fraud, cautioning Nigerians over a noticeable increase in fake messages and online scams, while at the same time reaffirming the strength and resilience of the nation’s financial system. In an advisory issued on April 21, 2026, through its spokesperson, Hakama Sidi Ali, the apex […]

No region has 50% access to healthcare equipment — Report
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Stakeholders launch health insurance programme for vulnerable Nigerians

In a renewed effort to widen access to affordable healthcare services, key stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector have launched the Inclusive Health Insurance Enrolment Programme, aimed at reaching vulnerable populations across selected states. The initiative, driven by the Global Health Charity and Training Foundation in partnership with the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria, is […]

Private power supply costs N750/kWh, says Minister Adelabu
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Adelabu to resign as power minister for Oyo gov race

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, is set to resign from his position after obtaining the consent of President Bola Tinubu to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State. According to The PUNCH, the development follows a meeting between Adelabu and the president on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, during which the […]

Meta offered $100m bonuses to lure OpenAI staff, Altman alleges
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman criticises Anthropic over AI risk messaging

Tensions between OpenAI and Anthropic have resurfaced following fresh remarks from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who criticised his rival’s latest cybersecurity-focused artificial intelligence model during a podcast appearance this week. Altman said Anthropic appeared to be using heightened warnings about potential risks to position its new model more strongly in the market than its capabilities […]

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Flutterwave denies reports of $75m FG investment

Flutterwave has clarified reports claiming that the Federal Government of Nigeria invested $75 million in the fintech company. The company said no such transaction has been officially announced, though it noted that discussions with relevant stakeholders are still ongoing. Flutterwave made the clarification in a statement issued on Tuesday in response to the reports. The […]

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Clarifai deletes 3m OkCupid photos used for AI training

The AI platform Clarifai has deleted 3 million photos it reportedly obtained from OkCupid to train its facial recognition AI. The company also removed any AI models developed using that dataset, according to Reuters. According to the report, Clarifai requested data from OkCupid in 2014, at a time when executives from the dating app had […]

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Amazon expands into weight-loss market with new GLP-1 access program

Amazon is expanding further into the fast-growing weight-loss market, announcing on Tuesday a new initiative designed to make access to widely used GLP-1 treatments easier. The company said its primary care unit, Amazon One Medical, is introducing a GLP-1 management program that incorporates obesity treatment into standard medical care. The program blends virtual and in-person […]

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W’Africa’s $150bn digital economy threatened by cable disruptions – WATRA

The West African Telecommunications Regulators Assembly has raised concerns that recurring submarine cable disruptions are exposing significant vulnerabilities in a regional digital economy valued at up to $150 billion. Speaking at the International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit in Porto, Portugal, WATRA Executive Secretary Aliyu Aboki said the region’s current network infrastructure lacks sufficient resilience to […]