Nigeria Allocates N34.6 Billion to Communications Ministry Amid Criticism Over Priorities
The Federal Government has earmarked a staggering N34.6 billion for research and development under the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and…
Category: Technology
Africa Startup Funding 2025 Surges: Local Investors and Strong Fundamentals Drive Recovery
Africa’s startup ecosystem staged a strong comeback in 2025, ending a two-year slump as total funding climbed to $3.2 billion,…
Apple launches ‘Creator Studio’ bundle of apps for $12.99 per month
Apple has unveiled a new subscription bundle called Creator Studio, designed to give creators seamless access to its top creative…
Microsoft Expands AI Data Centers Without Raising Local Electricity Bills
Microsoft has announced a significant expansion of its AI data center network, promising to grow its infrastructure while keeping a…
NCC Launches Telecom Competition Assessment to Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Economy
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a nationwide assessment of competition in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, aiming to drive innovation,…
Motional Pivots to AI-First Robotaxis, Aiming for Fully Driverless Service in 2026
Motional, the autonomous vehicle company born from a $4 billion joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, is rebooting…
Alphabet Surges to $4 Trillion Valuation as AI Innovations Boost Investor Confidence
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, briefly crossed the $4 trillion market valuation mark on Monday, becoming the fourth company…
Apple Partners with Google’s Gemini AI to Power Siri: A New Era in AI Integration
Apple and Google have announced a groundbreaking multi-year partnership that will see Apple’s Siri digital assistant powered by Google’s Gemini…
Nigeria Ranks 72nd Globally in AI Readiness as Egypt Leads Africa
Nigeria has been ranked 72nd globally in artificial intelligence (AI) readiness, placing fourth in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) behind Kenya, South…
Elon Musk Promises Algorithm Transparency on X Amid Rising Regulatory Pressure
Social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, will make its recommendation algorithm publicly available within the next seven days,…
Google Removes AI Overviews for Certain Medical Queries Amid Accuracy Concerns
Google has removed AI-generated Overviews from certain health-related search queries following reports that the feature provided potentially misleading information. The…
AIOZ Network: Building a People-Powered Internet for the Web3 Era
The internet promised freedom and democratization, but the reality of Web2 often fell short. Major corporations came to control much…
Heirs Technologies Accredited by NRS to Help Nigerian Businesses Achieve E-Invoicing Compliance
Heirs Technologies, a leading African tech services company and subsidiary of Heirs Holdings, has received official accreditation from the Nigeria…
OpenAI Acquires Convogo Team to Boost AI Cloud Expertise
OpenAI has kicked off 2026 with another strategic acqui-hire, bringing the team behind executive coaching platform Convogo on board. The…
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health: Personalized AI Guidance for Your Medical Data
OpenAI has officially launched ChatGPT Health, a dedicated feature designed to help users manage and understand their personal medical information.…
Larry Page Net Worth Hits $263.8 Billion as Alphabet Shares Soar
Larry Page, co-founder and board member of Alphabet Inc., has added an estimated $6.1 billion to his net worth following…
Samsung Profit Set to Triple to Record High Amid AI-Driven Chip Boom
Samsung Electronics has projected a staggering three-fold increase in its fourth-quarter operating profit, marking a new record for the world’s…
Top African AI Products That Stood Out in 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) dominated tech conversations in 2025, capturing headlines and sparking debates on job security, regulation, and safety. While…
Ford Unveils AI Assistant and Next-Gen BlueCruise Tech for Hands-Free Driving
Ford is stepping up its technology game with the announcement of a new AI assistant and an upgraded BlueCruise driver-assistance…
Google and Character.AI Reach Settlements in Teen Chatbot Death Cases
Google and AI startup Character.AI are negotiating the first major settlements over claims that their chatbots contributed to teen deaths…
Moniepoint Founders Redefine African Fintech as Company Earns TIME100 Recognition
The founders of Moniepoint Inc., Tosin Eniolorunda and Felix Ike, are receiving widespread praise for challenging long-held perceptions about African…
AI Deployment Set for Full-Scale Adoption Across Nigeria’s Key Sectors in 2026 – Experts
Artificial intelligence (AI) deployment in Nigeria is expected to transition from experimental pilot projects to full-scale production across key sectors…
World Bank Places Innovation at the Heart of Global Development Strategy
The World Bank Group is making innovation a cornerstone of its global development strategy, moving beyond occasional experiments to embed…
Global Markets Surge on AI Optimism as Oil Prices Stabilize
Global stock markets opened the new year on a strong note, driven by renewed optimism in artificial intelligence and solid…
NCC Vows Stronger Consumer Protection as Nigeria’s Telecom Service Gaps Persist
Nigeria’s telecommunications regulator has pledged to adopt a tougher stance on consumer protection in 2026, acknowledging that service disruptions and…
Microsoft’s Nadella wants us to stop thinking of AI as ‘slop’
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wants the world to rethink artificial intelligence—not as a threat or a messy “slop,” but as…
Plaud Unveils AI-Powered NotePin S and Desktop Meeting Notetaker Ahead of CES 2026
Plaud, the hardware innovator known for its smart meeting devices, has introduced its latest AI-powered notetaking tools ahead of CES…
Ghanaian Tech Entrepreneur Freeman Faithful Carves a Niche in the UK Pet-Tech Industry
At just 30, Ghanaian serial tech entrepreneur Freeman Faithful has lived multiple professional lives—student, tech consultant, cybersecurity engineer, and founder.…
AI Investment Boom Could Drive Global Inflation in 2026, Experts Warn
Global stock markets are starting 2026 on a high, fueled by AI enthusiasm and strong corporate earnings. In the U.S.,…
AI and Job Security: Prioritizing Human Welfare in Nigerian Workplaces
As Nigeria’s workplaces embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation, workers and employers face a crucial challenge: how to integrate technology…