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In this in-depth analysis, Oladapo Riliwan of @techtimesng, explores how social media #algorithms shape what #Nigerians see online, and the role of regulators, researchers and cybersecurity experts. Read the analysis here: bit.ly/4see2yL

Nigeria is embedding data protection into its systems to safeguard voter data ahead of 2027. NDPC .@ndpcngr and .@inecnigeria are to secure data of 94M voters ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections. To know how this affects you as a voter, check here: technologytimes.ng/ndpc-inec-targ…

Nigeria strengthens digital finance security with rollout of TIRMS by @NgComCommission and @cenbank. TIRMS verifies mobile numbers, helping banks detect SIM swap frauds and other risks before transactions occur. @techtimesng analyses TIRMS here: technologytimes.ng/ncc-cbn-pact-p…

The @cacnigeria1 has confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorised access to parts of its system. Stakeholders are advised to: ✔ Monitor company records ✔ Update login credentials ✔ Stay alert to phishing attempts Full story: technologytimes.ng/cac-probes-cyb…

If adequate safeguards are not introduced, analysts estimate 30 million and 40 million Nigerian women and girls could face AI-enabled abuse annually by 2030. A new @techtimesng analysis explores how synthetic media is changing online abuse here: technologytimes.ng/when-ai-become…

Regulator says filming unsuspecting members of public and posting footage online may breach Nigeria Data Protection Act, warning creators and platforms of possible sanctions. Full story on Technology Times: technologytimes.ng/ndpc-warns-con… #NDPC #DataProtection #PrivacyRights

Nigeria’s cyber police @ngCERTofficial have issued a high-risk warning to millions of Android users over malware capable of stealing data, hijacking devices, and enabling financial fraud. Read full story here: technologytimes.ng/ngcert-android… #CyberSecurity #Android #TechnologyTimes

#Nigeria has been selected for a ₦56,000 ($40) smartphone pilot aimed at expanding affordable #4G access across Africa. The initiative could bring millions of people online for the first time. Read @techtimesng full analysis: technologytimes.ng/nigeria-pilots…

#News: @MTNGroup formalises agreement with Syria to regularise exit MTN CEO Ralph Mupita met Syria’s Communications Minister at #MWC2026 to conclude the deal. Full @techtimesng story in comments section👇 #MTN #TelecomNews #AfricaBusiness #MTN #TelecomNews #NewsUpdate

.@NGRPresident orders immediate release of funds for Nigeria’s space assets. Space now firmly linked to cybersecurity & digital economy growth in #Nigeria. Full story 👇 technologytimes.ng/tinubu-release… #Nigeria #SpaceTech #DigitalEconomy

.@NITDANigeria is designing model to: • Expand digital literacy nationwide • Connect startups to investors • Create opportunities for Nigerian OEMs This could reshape Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem. #Watch @techtimesng TV video🎥 #InvestInNigeria #TechPolicy #DigitalLiteracy

@MTNNG Posts Record ₦1.1tn Profit After 2024 Loss The telecoms giant owned by @MTNGroup reports ₦1.1 trillion profit for 2025, reversing last year’s loss. Full @techtimesng story: bit.ly/4rJl1Qj #MTNNigeria #DigitalEconomy #BusinessNews #TechNews #TechnologyTimes

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series from @SamsungMobile is here in Nigeria. Built-in privacy screen, stronger AI processor and flagship cameras. Is it worth over ₦2 million price tag? Read @techtimesng review: technologytimes.ng/samsung-galaxy…

🚨 #Watch now: NITDA tells Nigerians – no public Wi-Fi for banking! 📵 Unsecured Wi-Fi hotspots are risky for financial transactions. 🎥 Catch the @techtimesng TV breakdown, and why this matters for your money and your data 👇 #CyberSecurity #NigeriaTech #Fintech #TechNews

Nigeria 🇳🇬 and EU 🇪🇺 launch Peace, Security & Defence Dialogue — with cybersecurity at the core. Focus areas: 🔐 Cyber & hybrid threats 🌍 Foreign information manipulation 🚢 Maritime security 👮 Law enforcement cooperation More here: technologytimes.ng/nigeria-eu-par… #Cybersecurity

@Spotify clocks 1.4 billion listening hours in #Nigeria in 2025 alone as it marks five years. 📊 25m+ playlists 🎵 900k+ Nigerian tracks 📈 163% YoY growth 🎙 60m podcast hours Full story here: technologytimes.ng/spotify-hits-1… #Spotify #NigeriaTech #Afrobeats #Streaming

#WATCH: @AirtelNigeria CEO says the company is accelerating massive fibre-to-home expansion to support fixed broadband & deliver faster, more dependable internet across Nigeria. #Telecom #NigerianTech #5G #FTTH #DigitalNigeria

.@NITDANigeria warns Nigerians to avoid public Wi-Fi for banking transactions as digital payment fraud evolves. Full story here: bit.ly/4kKdduI #NITDA, #CybersecurityNigeria, #DigitalPayments, #PublicWiFi, #CashlessEconomy, #OnlineBanking, #CardFraud, #FintechNigeria

Is #DNS localisation critical to #Nigeria’s digital sovereignty? Context 👇 technologytimes.ng/ixpn-advances-… #IXPN #IXP #DNS #InternetInfrastructure

5/ For Nigeria’s digital economy — retention of value within local infrastructure. Full analysis: technologytimes.ng/ixpn-advances-… #IXPN #IXP #DNS #InternetInfrastructure

4/ For #ISPs: reduced international bandwidth pressure.

1/ Nigeria’s push for DNS localisation is more than a technical adjustment — it is an economic infrastructure shift. Here’s why it matters 🧵👇