Joy Onuorah, THEWILL

Nigeria Expands AI Training To 15 More Institutions, With Enrolment Details Still Pending

Nigeria is extending its technology training programme to 15 additional tertiary institutions, with construction underway across 15 states. For prospective learners, however, the announcement provides locations to watch rather than courses they can apply for immediately.

Security Systems Missed Over ₦1bn In Fraud Across Three Cases, esentry Says

Investigators examined incidents across Nigeria’s fintech, payment infrastructure and core banking sectors during the first half of 2026. The company says they surfaced through routine audits, customer support tickets or settlement warnings after the attacks had run their course.

Meta Reportedly Plans Camera-Free Smart Glasses as Unease Over Filming Grows

The Information reported on September 15 that the company was preparing a model internally called Luna for release this autumn, according to Reuters.

Nigeria Allots ₦1.6 Trillion in Bonds as Investors Accept Lower Yield on 2038 Debt

Nigeria allotted approximately ₦1.60 trillion in government bonds at its September auction, with more than half allocated outside competitive bidding.

AI Advertising Rules Head for Industry Review Ahead of Nigeria’s November Conference

Nigeria’s advertising industry is preparing proposals that could influence how marketers use artificial intelligence (AI), with consultations planned before November’s National Advertising Conference.

NGX Deletes Post Behind Dangote IPO’s ₦1.48 Trillion Subscription Claim

Claims that Dangote Refinery attracted nearly ₦1.5 trillion in early IPO subscriptions trace to a Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) social media update that was subsequently deleted, leaving questions about what the widely circulated figures measured.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Hold Two-Thirds of Crypto’s Value as Millions of Tokens Fade

Bitcoin, launched in 2009, still accounts for more than half of the industry’s market value. During checks on September 15, CoinGecko valued the overall market at approximately $2.74 trillion, with Bitcoin representing about 57% and Ethereum roughly 11%.

China Moves to Keep AI in Check Before It Can Challenge Human Control

China is preparing for a risk that could complicate its ambitions for artificial intelligence. Systems built to work independently could eventually acquire resources, copy themselves and compete with humans for control.

Trump Calls AI Safety Push a ‘Hoax’, Declares Himself the Only Guardrail Needed

President Donald Trump has pushed back against calls for tighter artificial intelligence oversight, arguing that Washington already has enough power to police an industry whose own leaders are asking for stronger safety checks.

10 Financial Market Stories You Should Know Before Trading This Week

Last week was a reminder that financial markets rarely move because of one story.

About Me

Joy Onuorah is a business journalist and brand communications specialist covering financial markets, artificial intelligence, digital economy, and the ideas reshaping business across Africa and the global market. Beyond her reporting for TheWill, Joy uses brand strategy, storytelling, copywriting, and high-value SEO to help brands build lasting market authority.
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