OpenAI Codex Upgrade: AI Coding Tool Gains Desktop Control to Challenge Anthropic
OpenAI has stepped up its competition with Anthropic by rolling out a major upgrade to its AI coding assistant, Codex.…
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AfDB Approves $200m Loan for Nigeria Fibre Expansion Project to Boost Broadband, Jobs and Digital Economy
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a $200 million loan to support Nigeria’s ambitious Digital Value Chain Infrastructure…
AI Integrity at Stake as Advanced Models Reshape Cybersecurity Landscape
As artificial intelligence systems become more advanced, the global cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a major shift. New AI models are…
NectarFi Raises $170,000 Pre-Seed Funding to Solve Crypto Fragmentation Across Emerging Markets
Nigerian digital asset startup NectarFi has secured $170,000 in pre-seed funding as it works to tackle one of the biggest…
OpenAI Upgrades Agents SDK with Sandbox and Harness Tools to Boost Enterprise AI Agent Safety
OpenAI has rolled out a major update to its Agents Software Development Kit (SDK), aiming to help businesses build more…
Snapchat to Lay Off 16% Workforce in AI-Driven Restructuring, Targets $500M Cost Savings
Snapchat’s parent company, Snap Inc., has announced plans to lay off about 16% of its global workforce, affecting roughly 1,000…
Nigeria Internet Exchange Point Expands with New Lagos PoP at Digital Realty Lekki Data Centre
Nigeria’s digital infrastructure received a major boost as Digital Realty has activated a new Internet Exchange Point (IXPN) presence at…
FG Moves to Strengthen Nigeria’s Cyber Defences with New National Cybersecurity Council
The Federal Government has announced fresh plans to strengthen Nigeria’s cyber defences through the creation of a National Cybersecurity Coordination…
Google Chrome Adds “Skills” AI Feature to Save and Reuse Prompts Across Web Pages
Google is upgrading its Chrome browser with a new artificial intelligence feature designed to make everyday browsing faster and more…
Anthropic’s rise is giving some OpenAI investors second thoughts
Concerns are growing among some investors about whether OpenAI can fully justify its massive $852 billion valuation, as competition intensifies…
Nigeria Civil Service AI Reform to Cut Delays, Boost Investor Confidence
Nigeria is fast-tracking a major transformation of its public sector, rolling out artificial intelligence and expanding paperless operations across the…
WATRA Pushes Unified Digital Regulation to Unlock West Africa’s $200bn Digital Economy Growth
The West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) is intensifying efforts to establish a unified digital regulatory framework across the region…
Meta to Overtake Google in Global Ad Revenue by 2026, New Forecast Reveals
Meta Platforms is on track to become the world’s largest digital advertising company by the end of 2026, overtaking Google…
Global Smartphone Shipments Fall 6% in Q1 2026 Amid AI Chip Demand and Middle East Tensions
Global smartphone shipments fell by 6 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, marking one of the steepest quarterly…
OpenAI Acquires AI Personal Finance Startup Hiro in Strategic Talent-Driven Deal
OpenAI has acquired AI-powered personal finance startup Hiro Finance, according to an announcement from founder Ethan Bloch on Monday and…
AI Glossary Explained: Key Terms Like LLMs, Hallucinations, AGI, and Neural Networks Made Simple
Artificial intelligence can feel overwhelming, especially with researchers and tech companies using complex terms to describe how it works. From…
Expert Calls for Ethical Digital Finance Leadership to Strengthen Fraud Prevention in Banking Sector
A fraud prevention and compliance expert, Blessing Umoh, has called for stronger ethical leadership and improved compliance systems in the…
Oil Shock Exposes Nigeria’s Import Trap as Local Tech Manufacturing Gains Urgency
Nigeria is once again feeling the ripple effects of global instability after crude oil prices surged above $100 per barrel…
FG Extends Project BRIDGE Research Cluster Deadline to April 27 to Boost Nigeria’s Digital Economy
The Federal Government has extended the deadline for applications into the National Digital Economy Research Clusters under Project BRIDGE to…
Iran War: Zinox Urges Local Tech Manufacturing to Shield Nigeria From Global Shocks
Nigeria’s growing exposure to global economic shocks has come into sharp focus amid the ongoing tensions involving Iran, the United…
Africa’s internet freedom lags global leaders, study shows
Africa’s internet freedom continues to trail behind global leaders, according to a new report by Cloudwards that assessed digital rights…
OpenAI Launches $100 ChatGPT Pro Plan to Compete with Rivals
OpenAI has introduced a new $100 per month ChatGPT Pro plan, responding to long-standing demand from power users who need…
Telecom Infrastructure Theft in Nigeria Surges as 656 Generators, Batteries Stolen in 2025
Telecom infrastructure theft in Nigeria is rapidly escalating, creating serious concerns for network reliability and millions of mobile users. Fresh…
Canva Expands AI and Marketing Automation with Simtheory and Ortto Acquisitions
Canva is accelerating its push into artificial intelligence and marketing technology with the acquisition of Simtheory and Ortto, two startups…
Anthropic Unveils Mythos AI Model for Cybersecurity in Project Glasswing Initiative
Anthropic has unveiled a preview of its most advanced AI model yet, Mythos, designed to bolster cybersecurity defenses across the…
Nigeria Flags Rising Exposure Amid $20.9 Billion Global Cybercrime Surge
Nigeria has been identified as one of the countries most exposed to global cybercrime, ranking 12th among foreign nations reporting…
Iranian Hackers Escalate Cyberattacks on U.S. Critical Infrastructure
Iran-backed hackers are increasingly targeting American critical infrastructure, U.S. agencies warn, in what experts say is a concerning escalation of…
Google Launches Offline AI Dictation App “AI Edge Eloquent” for iOS
Google has quietly entered the AI-powered transcription space with its new offline-first dictation app, Google AI Edge Eloquent, now available…
OpenAI Alums Launch $100M Zero Shot Fund to Back Next-Gen AI Startups
OpenAI veterans have quietly entered the venture capital scene with a new fund, Zero Shot, aiming to raise $100 million…
Nigeria’s $850 Million Foreign Cloud Dependence Exposes Fintech Sector to Global Risks
Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy is facing new scrutiny as companies spend an estimated $850 million annually on foreign cloud services.…