1. Project BRIDGE: Nigeria’s 90,000km fibre backbone advisory costs top $3.6m | Exclusive: Advisory costs for Nigeria’s Project BRIDGE, a ninety thousand kilometer fibre optic backbone initiative, have exceeded three point six million dollars. This exclusive report details the financial scope of the consultancy services involved in developing the national infrastructure project, highlighting the significant expenditure allocated to strategic planning and technical advisory roles for the network expansion. 2. Tinubu links youth, women participation in livestock sector to digital technology: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stated that digital technology, innovation, and access to finance are essential for increasing youth and women participation in Nigeria’s livestock sector. Represented by George Akume, he emphasized modernizing agricultural production to create jobs, strengthen food security, and shift the industry from traditional methods to commercially competitive, technology-driven operations. 3. Nigerians warned as AI creates new sextortion threat: The National Information Technology Development Agency warned that artificial intelligence is enabling new forms of sextortion, where criminals use convincing fake intimate images to blackmail victims. NITDA advised Nigerians against paying perpetrators, noting that compliance often leads to further demands. The agency urged immediate reporting to preserve evidence and involve law enforcement authorities. 4. How much personal data should you really give an app?: The Nigeria Data Protection Commission advises users to apply the principle of data minimisation when sharing personal information with digital services. Citizens should question whether apps truly need access to contacts, location, or photos. Requests should be limited to what is necessary for the specific service, ensuring fair, lawful, and transparent data processing practices.
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