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Nigerians Shine at TikTok Awards: Rising Stars Gain Global Spotlight

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Nigerians Shine at TikTok Awards: Rising Stars Gain Global Spotlight

Abuja, Nigeria – December 8, 2025 – Nigerian creators have recorded an impressive showing at the 2025 TikTok Awards, securing multiple top category wins and reinforcing the country’s growing influence across global digital culture. The event, which celebrated outstanding creativity and engagement on the platform, highlighted the rising dominance of Nigerian music, comedy, lifestyle content, and short-form storytelling among international audiences. Fast rising artiste Shallipopi emerged as Artiste of the Year following a year of strong…

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Online Betting Boom in Nigeria Raises Regulatory and Social Concerns

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Online Betting Boom in Nigeria Raises Regulatory and Social Concerns

Abuja, Nigeria – December 8, 2025 – Nigeria is witnessing rapid expansion of the online betting industry, driven by widespread smartphone penetration, aggressive digital marketing, and increasing economic pressures that push many citizens toward gaming platforms as alternative income sources. While the sector has become a significant contributor to employment and revenue generation, analysts and civil society groups warn that the fast-growing trend is creating new regulatory and social challenges that demand urgent intervention. Industry observers…

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Editorial Board Position and Publisher Statement

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Editorial Board Position and Publisher Statement

The Africa Signal news publishing enterprise enters a new chapter with a strengthened commitment to high quality journalism and continent-wide relevance. From inception in 2015, our goal has been to raise the standard of African reportage by delivering clarity, depth, and sector intelligence capable of shaping national and regional conversations. Our early years were defined by investigative rigour, policy focused storytelling, and a widening readership drawn to credible analysis. At the end of 2023 we…

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Nigeria Warned on Data Risks from New AI Platforms

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Nigeria Warned on Data Risks from New AI Platforms

Abuja, Nigeria – December 8, 2025 – The National Information Technology Development Agency has issued a public advisory cautioning Nigerians about emerging data security risks linked to the growing use of advanced artificial intelligence platforms. The agency stated that new generations of AI models now widely used for writing assistance, data processing, and decision support may expose users to vulnerabilities if not properly managed. According to the advisory, several AI applications possess expanded capabilities that…

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Civil Society Groups Partner to Promote Youth Education and Job Creation

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Civil Society Groups Partner to Promote Youth Education and Job Creation

Abuja, Nigeria – December 8, 2025 – In a move aimed at tackling youth unemployment and improving access to education, the Salute Nigeria Initiative and the Pat Fernandes Foundation have announced a strategic partnership to support youth empowerment across Nigeria. The joint initiative is designed to provide young Nigerians, particularly those from underserved communities, with access to technical and vocational training, mentorship programmes, and entrepreneurial skills development. The partnership seeks to equip participants with practical…

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