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Chinese Fraudsters Used Anthropic’s Claude AI to Run Over 20 Fake Dating Apps, Deceiving 25,000 Victims
A China-based app studio systematically turned Anthropic’s Claude into the engine of a large-scale romance fraud operation, running more than 20 fake dating apps that engaged at least 25,000 users in roughly 2.36 million conversations over just two weeks in April 2026.The scheme, internally tracked by Anthropic as GTG-15001 and detailed in the company’s September…
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INEC Chairman Calls for Safe AI deployment as Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections Draws Closer
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, has said the successful deployment of Artificial Intelligence, AI, in electoral administration will depend more on strong institutions, governance structures and safeguards than on the sophistication of the technology.Amupitan stated this on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Ottawa, Canada, while addressing…
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Liquid Network says $320 Million Withdrawn in Bitcoin hack as Criminals return part of the Loot
On September 6, 2026, Liquid Network, the Bitcoin sidechain developed by Blockstream for faster, confidential transactions and asset issuance, disclosed that roughly 4,000 bitcoin valued at about $320 million had been withdrawn from its federation wallet. The network described the parties involved as “purported white-hat hackers.” The incident drained approximately 95% of the bitcoin that…
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Sandbox Africa Hackathon 2026: Build Practical Tech Solutions and Compete for ₦10 Million in Cash Prizes
African technology builders, developers, engineering students, AI enthusiasts, robotics innovators, and hardware creators are invited to take part in the Sandbox Africa Hackathon 2026. This competition challenges participants to move beyond pure ideas and deliver working prototypes that solve real-world problems across software, artificial intelligence, robotics, embedded systems, and hardware. The hackathon emphasises practical technology…
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Kenya and Italy Deepen Digital Partnership to Accelerate Konza Technopolis Development
Kenya is seeking to deepen its digital cooperation with Italy as the two countries explore new opportunities to accelerate the development of Konza Technopolis and expand digital infrastructure across the country. Photo Credit: Wanja Kingsley
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25,000 MSMEs to benefit from Zoho’s 20Billion Naira support
The partnership combines SMEDAN’s mandate and extensive reach within Nigeria’s MSME sector with Zoho’s portfolio of business technology solutions. Photo Credit: Punchng
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NITDA and Infracorp Strengthen Collaboration on Nigeria’s Sovereign Cloud Agenda
NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa & Infracorp CEO Dr. Lazarus Angbazo. Photo Credit: NITDA
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Huawei Launches Agentic AI Cloud in Nigeria to Accelerate AI Adoption
Huawei has launched its Agentic AI Cloud and related artificial intelligence solutions in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s AI capabilities and accelerate the adoption of AI agents across key sectors. Photo Credit: Punchng
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China Invent AI powered Fire Detectors and Water Sprinklers that instantly stops Fires
The system uses computer vision, cameras, thermal imaging, and intelligent algorithms to spot unusual heat patterns, detect flames and smoke early, before a fire fully grows. Photo Credit: Representative Photo
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Mega Cyberattacks Hits 3 UK Airports, Exposes Data Of 8.7 Million Customers
A series of well planned Cyberattack has hit three major airports in the United Kingdom, compromising personal information belonging to about 8.7 million customers. Photo Credit: I-Stock Photos
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90,000 Cisco Employees given Their Own Personal AI Agent to Train
Giant Cybersecurity and Software Developing company Cisco has rolled out a personal AI agent for all of its 90,000 global employees this week. Photo Credit: AFP Photo
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Meta Agrees to Pay $18 Billion and Overhaul Teen Features to Settle Claims Its Platforms Harm Children
Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to approximately $18 billion and implement major restrictions on how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram. Photo Credit: Getty Images/Peter Anderson
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Call For Applications: Mastercard Foundation × CcHUB GATEWAY Digital Skills Program 2026
The programme is designed to equip young Nigerians with AI-enhanced digital skills, mentorship, portfolio development and gig-work readiness, helping participants build sustainable careers in the digital economy.
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Codar Launches a 50 Million Tech Scholarship for 100 Africans
Codar has Launched its flagship 50 Million Tech Scholarship Initiative to train and empower the next generation of African tech talent. Photo Credit: Codar Africa Programme Flyer
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US Training Nigeria on Drone Technology as Military deepens Security Partnership
The UAS training was led by US Army Sgt. Mark Murphy, an intelligence analyst assigned to the 13th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion. Murphy trained approximately 10 members of the Nigerian Air Force Special Forces Regiment during a session that began with about 45 minutes of instruction before moving into hands-on training. Photo Credit: US Army
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Benue State Launch Startup ACT to Unlock and Boost Youth Enterprise, Innovation
The Startup Act is sponsored by the Group Managing Director of BIPC, Dr. Raymond Asemakaha CFA as a dedicated legal framework aimed at nurturing startups, promoting innovation and unlocking youth-led enterprise and wealth creation across the Benue Economy. Photo Credit: BIPC
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Terra Industries appoints Former SpaceX Director Ben MacWilliams, Vice-President of Strategy
Terra Industries, a Nigerian defense technology firm has named Ben MacWilliams as its Vice President of Strategy to support growth into additional markets. Photo Credit: Terra Industries CEO Nathan Nwachuku’s LinkedIn Post
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LG and NVIDIA Accelerate Robotics Collaboration with New Data Factory
LG Electronics (LG) announced that it is accelerating its robotics collaboration with NVIDIA. LG hosted senior NVIDIA officials at its Data Factory, currently under construction at the company’s Yangjae R&D Campus in Seoul. Photo Credit: AFP
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BabaSky Technologies Launches Advanced System To Detect Rogue Drone Up To 8km Away
Babasky Technologies has successfully demonstrated a next-generation counter-UAS (C-UAS) system capable of detecting, precisely locating, and neutralizing rogue drones at ranges of up to 8 kilometers. Photo Credit: BabaSky Technologies
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Call for Applications: Wema Bank Hackaholics 2026 (up to 200 Million Funding)
Wema Bank has officially opened applications for Hackaholics 2026 (also referred to as Hackaholics 7.0)
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