More than 75 million telecom subscribers have received compensation from mobile network operators (MNOs) in the wake of regulatory directives aimed at addressing the poor quality of service experienced by consumers, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said on Tuesday. The…

The European Union proposed banning transactions on 11 crypto platforms as part of its 21st sanctions package against Russia.Kaja Kallas, vice president of the European Commission and the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, outlined measures targeting…

Nigeria’s tough economic reforms are bearing fruit as they continue to foster economic stability and bolster investor confidence, much as poverty levels remain elevated, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday. The economy has improved in recent years, helping…

The lobbying arm of crypto futures exchange Hyperliquid and venture capital firm Paradigm has urged the US Treasury to revise a proposed anti-money laundering and sanctions rule for stablecoin issuers.The Hyperliquid Policy Center and Paradigm said in a letter on…

The Nigeria–Britain Association has elected a new leadership team to steer the organisation’s affairs for the 2026/2027 tenure. The group, in a statement on Tuesday, reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom through strategic…

The initial public offering of Elon Musk’s SpaceX has reportedly seen an oversubscription rate running at almost ​four times the planned offering size, with some analysts suggesting it could be squeezing liquidity from the market. SpaceX’s IPO (SPCX) has attracted…

Project Management Institute and Cannes Lions have launched a global initiative aimed at reshaping how students are prepared for the workforce, with a focus on bridging the gap between academic learning and industry needs. The partnership introduced the LIONS Educators…

Blockchain security firm Chainalysis is strengthening its collaboration with South Korea’s national police to crack down on crypto crimes, including those involving North Korea.Chainalysis said on Wednesday that it signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korean National Police Agency…

West Africa’s oceans, especially off the coasts of Ghana, Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Côte d’Ivoire, are among the most productive in the world. They provide more than 100 million people with food, jobs, and a deep sense of cultural identity.…

Nigeria-based original equipment manufacturer Alfera Technik has unveiled its first range of consumer devices in Europe, marking a strategic move to expand beyond its initial domestic launch and establish a foothold in the global electronics market. The company showcased three…

AI company Anthropic on Tuesday released the first public version of its powerful Claude Mythos model, called Fable 5, with some crypto users worried it could be used for malicious purposes, despite embedded guardrails. Anthropic said last month that its Mythos…

Kraken has been named the official crypto exchange supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026, giving the crypto exchange a presence at one of the world’s largest sporting events.The company said Tuesday that the partnership will include fan activations and…

Unverified smart contracts were linked to at least $36.7 million in losses across four DeFi exploits over the past six months, as attackers increasingly target protocols whose source code is not publicly available, according to Chainalysis.The largest incident involved Truebit,…

The Hashgraph Group and Merck have integrated the German tech maker’s product authentication technology with TrackTrace, a Hedera-based digital product passport platform introduced in February, as businesses seek to comply with new European Union supply-chain transparency and traceability requirements.Under the…

The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations has unveiled plans for PRFest 2026, a week-long programme scheduled for July, with a focus on security, public trust, and nation-building. The announcement was made during the chapter’s monthly…