Nigeria to Launch National Single Window Digital Trade Platform on March 27
Nigeria is set to officially launch its National Single Window (NSW) digital trade platform on March 27, a move hailed…
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AfDB Invests €6.5 Million in Saviu II to Boost Tech Startups in Francophone Africa
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a €6.5 million investment in the Saviu II venture capital fund, aiming…
Google Reduces Play Store Commissions to 20% After Settling with Epic Games
Google is making significant changes to its Play Store policies after settling a long-standing legal dispute with Epic Games. The…
Apple Unveils M5 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Major AI Performance Boost
Apple has introduced its latest lineup of laptops, unveiling updated versions of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro powered by…
Google AI Image Creation in Nigeria: Search, Lens Now Generate Images in Seconds
Google has expanded its artificial intelligence capabilities in Nigeria, enabling users to generate images directly through Google Search and Google…
Nigeria Telecoms GDP Hits N18.5tn in 2025 as Data Boom and 5G Rollout Accelerate Digital Economy
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry strengthened its grip on the economy in 2025, contributing N18.5 trillion to real Gross Domestic Product (GDP)…
ITU Secures $82 Billion in Digital Investments to Bridge Global Connectivity Gap
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has reached a significant milestone in its drive to close the global digital divide, with…
Why Users Are Switching from ChatGPT to Claude — And How to Make the Move
Amid growing controversies surrounding ChatGPT and its parent company, OpenAI, more users are making the move to Claude, the AI…
Amazon Web Services Faces UAE Cloud Outage After Fire at Data Center
Amazon Web Services Inc. (AWS), the cloud computing arm of Amazon founded by Jeff Bezos, experienced a significant service disruption…
NCC Proposes 14-Day Notice Before SIM Deactivation to Protect Nigerian Subscribers
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has proposed that telecom operators provide subscribers with at least 14 days’ notice before deactivating…
ChatGPT App Uninstalls Surge 295% Following DoD Deal, Users Shift to Anthropic’s Claude
U.S. users of ChatGPT’s mobile app reacted sharply to OpenAI’s partnership with the Department of Defense (DoD), with uninstalls spiking…
OpenAI Secures Pentagon AI Deal Amid Controversy, Outlines Safety Safeguards
OpenAI has revealed new details about its recent agreement with the Pentagon, addressing concerns over ethics and safety in deploying…
OpenAI and Amazon Launch $50 Billion AI Partnership to Revolutionize Enterprise Intelligence
In a move set to reshape the global artificial intelligence landscape, Amazon and OpenAI have unveiled a multi-year strategic partnership,…
House of Representatives to Hold Public Hearing on Nigeria Fintech Regulatory Commission Bill
The Nigerian House of Representatives has announced a public hearing on a bill seeking to establish a fintech regulatory commission,…
Nigeria Must Develop Homegrown AI or Face Stunted Growth, Experts Warn
Nigeria is being urged to go beyond regulating artificial intelligence and actively invest in homegrown AI development to safeguard its…
M-PESA Ethiopia Launches Africa’s First Mobile Money AI Bundle
M-PESA Ethiopia has broken new ground by teaming up with Gebeya Inc. to launch the Dala AI Bundle, making it…
Anthropic Acquires Seattle AI Startup Vercept to Expand Claude AI Capabilities
Anthropic on Wednesday confirmed the acquisition of Vercept, a Seattle-based AI startup known for its cloud-powered computer-use agent, Vy. The…
FG Secures $100 Million EBRD Investment to Expand Fibre-Optic Connectivity in Nigeria
Nigeria’s Federal Government has secured a $100 million investment from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to accelerate…
Capsa Technology Named Top-8 Finalist in Afreximbank AfCFTA Accelerator Programme
A leading digital marketplace company, Capsa Technology, has been named a top-8 finalist in the Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Programme, standing…
ITU Launches AI for Good Program to Transform Global Education Access
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has officially opened applications for its AI for Good Innovation Factory, a global initiative aimed…
EU Pledges €22 Million to Boost Nigeria’s 90,000km Fibre-Optic Rollout
The European Union has committed €22 million to support Nigeria’s ambitious fibre-optic expansion under the Federal Government’s Project BRIDGE, a…
India’s AI Boom: Can Tech Giants Turn Surging Users into Revenue?
India has emerged as the world’s fastest-growing market for generative AI, with app downloads skyrocketing 207% in 2025, according to…
Nigeria’s AI Industry Surpasses 120 Startups Amid Funding Challenges
Nigeria’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem is rapidly expanding, now hosting over 120 active startups across sectors like healthtech, fintech, agritech,…
Canva Expands Creative Suite with Cavalry and MangoAI Acquisitions to Boost Animation and Marketing
Creative platform Canva has made two strategic acquisitions to enhance its capabilities in animation and marketing technology. On Monday, the…
Nigerian Telecoms Rebound as Banks Settle N300bn USSD Debt, Boosting Investor Confidence
Investor confidence is returning to Nigeria’s telecommunications sector following the resolution of a long-standing N300 billion Unstructured Supplementary Service Data…
LG Launches AI-Powered Smart Home Solutions Across Middle East and Africa
LG Electronics is bringing the future into homes across the Middle East and Africa with its latest artificial intelligence-powered smart…
Nvidia Targets India’s AI Startups Early with New Partnerships
Nvidia is stepping up its involvement in India’s burgeoning artificial intelligence scene by reaching out to startups at the earliest…
CBN Pushes for Safer Digital Cross-Border Payments to Boost Financial Inclusion
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has emphasized the transformative potential of digital cross-border payments while cautioning that weak regulation…
LG Unveils AI-Powered Smart Home Solutions Across MEA at InnoFest 2026 and Mega HORECA 2026
LG Electronics has taken a major step in redefining modern living with the launch of its AI smart home solutions,…
AI Ventures Accelerator Offers $10,000 to Empower Women-Led African Startups
African women entrepreneurs are being given a golden opportunity to grow their startups with the launch of the AI Ventures…