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China Blocks Meta Manus AI Deal: Tightening Grip on U.S.-China Tech Rivalry in AI…
China has officially blocked Meta’s proposed $2 billion acquisition of the AI startup Manus, marking a major…
China Blocks Meta’s $2B Manus Acquisition After Regulatory Probe Into AI Deal
China’s top economic regulator, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), has officially blocked…
OpenAI Ends Microsoft Legal Risk in New Deal That Frees Amazon AWS Partnership
Microsoft and OpenAI have officially reshaped one of the most important partnerships in the tech industry,…
Nigeria Reduces Meta Fine in Data Privacy Case, Shifts Focus to Compliance Reform
Nigeria’s data protection regulator has clarified that the widely reported cancellation of a $32.8 million fine…
Fintech Summit 2026: Stakeholders Map AI-Driven Financial Ecosystem in Africa
Stakeholders across Nigeria’s financial and technology sectors gathered in Lagos over the weekend for the Fintech…
AI Talent War Intensifies as Top Software Executives Defect to OpenAI and…
The battle for artificial intelligence dominance is reshaping the global tech workforce, with several top…
Alleged Fast Credit Data Breach Sparks Fresh Cybersecurity Fears in Nigeria’s…
A fresh alleged data breach has surfaced in Nigeria’s financial sector, with Fast Credit Finance Company Limited…
China’s DeepSeek Releases New AI Model as Global Tech Rivalry Intensifies
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has launched a new AI model on April 24, 2026, marking…
Cohere to Acquire Germany’s Aleph Alpha in Strategic Europe Expansion Push
Canadian artificial intelligence company Cohere has announced plans to acquire German AI startup Aleph…
Meta layoffs: Tech giant to cut 8,000 jobs as 10% workforce reduction begins May…
Meta Platforms is set to reduce its global workforce by about 10%, a move that will affect roughly 8,000 employees,…
NCC Orders Telcos to Compensate Users for Poor Service as MTN Begins Payout
Nigeria’s telecom regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has directed mobile operators to…
Tesla Raises 2026 Spending to $25bn as Musk Bets Big on AI, Robotics and…
Tesla has sharply increased its planned capital expenditure for 2026 to more than $25 billion, marking a major…
UK Cyberwar Warning Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Preparedness
The United Kingdom has issued a strong warning about the rising threat of cyberwarfare, a development that is…
West Africa Digital Economy at Risk as WATRA Warns of Submarine Cable Threats
The West African Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) has raised concerns over growing threats to West…
Nigeria Records 4,200 Weekly Cyber Attacks as Digital Economy Expands, Says…
Nigeria is experiencing an estimated 4,200 cyber-attacks every week, a growing threat closely linked to the rapid…
Google Workspace Gets AI Overhaul as ‘Workspace Intelligence’ Turns Gemini Into…
Google has rolled out a major upgrade to its Workspace suite, introducing a wave of AI-powered tools designed to…
CBN Raises Alarm Over Cyber Hack Attempts Targeting Nigerians’ Bank Accounts
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a fresh warning to Nigerians over ongoing cyber hack attempts aimed at…
Amazon invests $5B in Anthropic as AI firm commits $100B AWS cloud deal
Amazon has deepened its bet on artificial intelligence by injecting an additional $5 billion into AI startup…
Execution Gap and Poor Coordination Slow Nigeria’s Fibre Expansion Drive Despite…
Nigeria’s ambitious push to expand its digital infrastructure is facing significant setbacks as stakeholders point…
ChatGPT Images 2.0 Shows Major Leap in AI Image Generation With Strong Text…
Artificial intelligence image generation has taken a noticeable step forward with the launch of ChatGPT Images 2.0,…
CBN, NCC Partner to Combat SIM-Related Fraud in Nigeria
Nigeria is stepping up efforts to secure its fast-growing digital economy as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and…
Lagos Rolls Out Cybersecurity Guidelines to Protect Businesses and Residents
The Lagos State Government has introduced new cybersecurity guidelines designed to improve digital safety…
Flutterwave Denies $75m Tinubu Government Investment Claim, Dismisses IPO Rumours
Flutterwave, one of Africa’s most prominent fintech companies, has firmly denied reports claiming it received a $75…
Apple names John Ternus as new CEO in historic leadership transition at $4…
Apple Inc. has announced a major leadership change, naming John Ternus as its new chief executive officer.…
Google Expands Gemini in Chrome to 7 New Countries
Google has announced a fresh expansion of its AI-powered browsing feature, Gemini in Chrome, rolling it out to…
FG Eyes $75m Investment in Flutterwave IPO to Boost Nigeria’s Tech Sector
Nigeria’s Federal Government is set to invest $75 million in Flutterwave’s planned $250 million initial public…
Cyberattacks Threaten Nigeria’s Digital Economy as Experts Warn of Systemic Data…
Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy is facing increasing threats as cybersecurity experts warn of a surge in…
Anthropic CEO Warns AI Could Replace Most Entry-Level Jobs Within 5 Years
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has issued a stark warning that artificial intelligence could replace a significant…
OpenAI Existential Challenges: Acquisitions, Image Concerns, and Anthropic…
OpenAI is facing growing scrutiny as it expands through small but strategic acquisitions while navigating rising…
Lagos Unveils Cybersecurity Guidelines as Nigeria Loses $500 Million Annually to…
The Lagos State Government has introduced a new set of cybersecurity guidelines aimed at strengthening…