Samson Akintaro

Asian News International (ANI), one of India’s largest news agencies, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging unauthorized use and storage of its copyrighted content to train the company’s Large Language Models (LLMs).

Nigerian startups are currently navigating significant hurdles, from funding constraints to talent shortage, amidst regulatory complexities.

The Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp) has expressed concerns over proposals from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to transition from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) to the Defined Benefits Scheme (DBS).

Elon Musk’s Starlink has suspended orders for its residential kits across Nigeria with a note that the suspension would be lifted after securing approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for its recently announced price increment.

The United Kingdom is leveraging its expertise to partner with Nigeria in tackling cybersecurity threats and addressing emerging digital challenges affecting both nations.

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has launched its Applicant Support Program (ASP) to provide financial and technical assistance for small businesses interested in obtaining new Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs).

The President of the Nigerian Fintech Association (FintechNGR), Dr. Stanley Jacob, has advised fintech companies in the country to stop offering services for free to achieve business sustainability.

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has explained that Nigerians will have to pay for the new multipurpose national Identity card to ensure that it is produced for only those who need it.

The Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote said the Commission has issued the National Identification Number (NIN) to 115 million Nigerians and legal residents.

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed apprehension over the Federal Government's plan to secure a $2.2 billion loan, cautioning that the move could exacerbate debt sustainability challenges and hinder critical infrastructure development.