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In February 2026, Nigerian defence‑tech startup Terra Industries closed a $22 million seed‑extension round led by Lux Capital, taking its total financing to $34 million. The deal underscores a shift in foreign capital toward security and infrastructure technology beyond the traditional fintech focus.
Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc unveiled new dual‑view X‑ray and explosive trace detection systems at a cargo stakeholders forum in Lagos, aiming to tighten security and improve efficiency across the nation’s air freight network.
The Federal Government highlighted that poor telecommunications in Nigeria's hinterlands obstructs medical assistance and economic activity. Minister Bosun Tijani opened a new rural tower in Bende, Abia, and announced a plan to erect 3,700 masts nationwide.
The Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) division of NNPC Limited received the ‘Driving Energy Innovation in Nigeria Through Technology and Research’ award at the 2026 Nigeria Innovation Awards held on 6 October in Lagos. The accolade highlights the unit’s growing role in oil‑sector research and technology development.
Meta disclosed that, in partnership with police from the US, UK, Nigeria, Ghana and other nations, it removed more than 3.7 million fraudulent Facebook and Instagram accounts, pages and groups in West Africa. The operation led to 28 arrests and uncovered seven common scam types.
A Lagos resident claims doctors in Nigerian hospitals are typing patients' complaints into ChatGPT to obtain diagnoses, sparking debate over AI's role in healthcare. Medical professionals say the activity may simply be entering data into electronic records.
Nigeria's digital banking pioneer OPay was honoured with the Digital Bank of the Year and Financial Inclusion Leader of the Year titles at the 14th BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions Awards held on 9 October 2026 in Lagos.
Interswitch convened the sixth TechConnect forum in Abuja on 13 October 2026, urging the government, banks and technology providers to collaborate on building a resilient, interoperable financial infrastructure that can support Nigeria's fast‑growing digital economy.
Netflix announced it will eliminate about 1,000 jobs, representing 6% of its staff, after revenue growth decelerated in recent quarters.
Bosun Osagie, a 25‑year‑old Nigerian living in London, received a two‑year‑three‑month prison term in the United Kingdom after pleading guilty to hacking a woman's Snapchat and X accounts, blackmailing her and selling her images online.
Soaring costs of phones in Nigeria, fueled by inflation and a weakening naira, are leading more consumers to fix broken devices. Repair shops in Computer Village, Ikeja report a sharp increase in screen, battery and charging‑port repairs as alternatives to buying new phones.
Retired Lt‑Gen. Tukur Buratai told participants at the DECAN conference in Abuja that the $1 billion allocated for arms procurement during his tenure was never paid into individual service accounts, stressing the need for accurate funding information and modern technology in defence.
At the opening of the IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that artificial intelligence may disrupt as much as 40% of global employment. Independent research from Goldman Sachs, the ILO and McKinsey backs the alarm, highlighting severe risks for entry‑level workers.
Bill Gates cautioned that unregulated artificial intelligence could trigger a wave of cyber‑attacks over the next twelve months, highlighting the threat posed by malicious users exploiting AI tools without safeguards. He also rejected the notion that industry self‑regulation alone can contain the risk.
The Nigerian Communications Commission has begun texting users of unregistered smartphones, tablets and other SIM‑enabled gadgets, warning that their devices will be blocked from local networks after 30 days unless the IMEI is cleared and registered.
The National Board for Technology Incubation took 298 innovators from every Nigerian state to a London showcase, aiming to secure foreign investment, commercialise home‑grown technologies and generate jobs as part of the 2026 NextGen Innovation Challenge.
Tribargain has opened its digital marketplace in Nigeria, offering a combined e‑commerce, barter and auction environment for consumers and merchants nationwide.
Google has made its SynthID Detector available worldwide, letting anyone check images, videos and audio for hidden AI watermarks. The move follows an earlier limited release for media professionals and aims to help users identify synthetic content, including in Nigeria where fake videos have fueled scams.
The International Monetary Fund reports that Nigeria attracted about $59 billion in crypto‑asset inflows from July 2023 to June 2024, while the whole of Africa operates only around 28 Ethereum nodes out of roughly 8,000 globally.
A 2024 CSIR survey shows that 63% of cybersecurity roles in South African firms remain vacant, while most applicants lack the required qualifications. Employers stress the need for continuous learning and broader soft skills as AI reshapes the threat landscape.