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AI Governance, Compliance And Ethics

Global UpfrontApr 22, 2026April 22, 20260

By Sonny Aragba-Akpore The future of technology is getting more interesting as the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and internet of things (IoT) takes centre

‘Invasive’ Surveillance Tech Violates Africans’ Freedoms

Global UpfrontApr 14, 2026April 14, 20260

Security officers look at surveillance videos on screens in the control room of the Port Autonome of Douala, Cameroon, AFP/GETTY IMAGES

Uncertainties Over Debts And The Future Of NigComSat 1R

Global UpfrontApr 8, 2026April 8, 20260

By Sonny Aragba-Akpore Nigeria’s only communications satellite, NigComSat 1R is troubled and appears to be in a wheelchair, practically struggling for survival. Its troubles began

Will Satellite Boost Internet Connectivity?

Global UpfrontMar 4, 2026March 4, 20260

By Sonny Aragba-Akpore The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the telecommunications industry regulator, believes licensing more Internet Service Providers (ISPs) will boost internet access in the

How AI Will Shape 2027 General Election In Nigeria

Global UpfrontFeb 15, 2026February 15, 20260

By Kelechi Okoronkwo, PhD Nigerians have historically shown rapid adoption of digital trends, especially on social media. Platforms such as Facebook, X, and WhatsApp played significant

Social Media: Portugal Approves Restrictions, Requires Explicit Parental Consent For Children Aged 13 to 16 To Access

Global UpfrontFeb 13, 2026February 13, 20260

Portugal’s parliament on Thursday approved a bill, on its first reading, requiring explicit parental consent for children aged 13 to 16 to access social media,

Trump Refuses To Apologise, Says He Didn’t Make A Mistake Over Obamas As Apes Video

Global UpfrontFeb 7, 2026February 7, 20260

Donald Trump has refused to apologise after a video was shared on his Truth Social account depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes – saying

Trump Shares Racist Video Depicting Obamas As Apes On His Truth Social, Then Removes It Amid Bipartisan Outrage

Global UpfrontFeb 6, 2026February 6, 20260

President Donald Trump shared a racist video on his social media platform Thursday night that depicted former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle

20 Years After, WSIS Still Wobbles

Global UpfrontJan 28, 2026January 28, 20260

By Sonny Aragba-Akpore Twenty years after the establishment of World Summit of Information Society (WSIS), nothing significant has changed. “WSIS was born from a shared

TikTok Threatens To Quit Nigeria Over $5 Million Privacy Fine

Global UpfrontJan 13, 2026January 13, 20260

The Chinese-owned short-video platform, TikTok, has escalated its legal battle with Nigerian regulators by challenging a $5 million fine for alleged privacy breaches; and sources