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ipNX Clinches Two Awards at Nigeria Technology Awards

ipNX Nigeria wins 'Fastest' and 'Most Exceptional' Fibre Internet Provider at NiTA 2025. The company restates commitment to innovative connectivity solutions and transforming Nigeria's digital landscape.

Nigerian Convicted in US for $7.5M Fraud

Olusegun Samson Adejorin, a Nigerian national, faces decades in US prison after a federal jury convicted him of wire fraud and identity theft targeting charities. Sentencing is set for April 2026.

Ngige Granted Bail in ₦2.2bn Fraud Case

Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige has been granted bail by an FCT High Court in his ₦2.2 billion contract fraud trial. The court set strict conditions for his release. Read the full details.

ISPs Seek Policy Help for Underserved Areas

Internet providers urge government intervention to expand services to unserved regions. High costs and infrastructure vandalism threaten growth despite rising demand for broadband.

Nigerian Sentenced to 20 Years in US for Major Fraud

Oluwaseun Adekoya, a Nigerian resident in New Jersey, has been sentenced to 20 years in a US federal prison for masterminding a sophisticated $2 million identity theft and bank fraud operation. Read the full details of the multi-state scheme.

Major Sites Hit by Cloudflare Outage on December 5

A Cloudflare network disruption caused brief outages for Truth Social, Canva, and other major platforms on Friday. Service was restored after the company addressed the issue. Read the full report.

Nigerian Sentenced to 60 Months for $1.3m COVID Fraud

Nosa Edokpaigbe, a Nigerian national, has been sentenced to 60 months in a US federal prison for a $1.4 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. He will be deported after serving his term. Read the full details.

Supreme Court Hears Major Online Music Piracy Case

The US Supreme Court heard arguments on whether internet service providers can be held liable for users' music piracy. A $1 billion verdict against Cox Communications is at stake. Read the full details.

iTop VPN Review: Secure Browsing Made Simple in Nigeria

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Okorocha's Niece Charged in N17m Land Scam

Uche David Obinali, niece of ex-Governor Rochas Okorocha, faces fraud charges for an alleged N17 million land scam in Abuja. She pleaded not guilty and was granted bail. Read the full details.

Nigerian Man Convicted in US Romance Scam

Saheed Sunday Owolabi, a Nigerian man, faces 40 years in US prison for wire fraud and money laundering in romance scams. Read the full story of the cyber fraud conviction.

MTN Nigeria Reaches 51.1 Million Data Users

MTN Nigeria's active data users surge to 51.1 million, reflecting Nigeria's growing digital appetite. Discover what this means for internet access and data pricing.

Tailor apprentice jailed for N450k internet fraud

A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a tailoring apprentice to one year imprisonment for defrauding a victim of N450,000 through internet fraud. Read the full details of the judgment.

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