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Telcos Blame NIMC Migration for SIM Service Disruptions, Apologize to Subscribers
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has addressed the recent disruptions…
Experts Call for Unified Cybersecurity Strategy to Combat Rising Threats in…
In response to increasing cyberattacks threatening Nigeria’s economy and digital infrastructure, ICT experts at…
AI and Blockchain Join Forces to Solve Each Other’s Limitations, Ushering in a New…
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs), and blockchain once seemed…
Flutterwave Cuts Workforce in Kenya and South Africa Amid IPO Preparations
Flutterwave, the African fintech giant, has downsized its operations in Kenya and South Africa by laying off…
OpenAI Denies Partnership with Robinhood Over Stock Token Giveaway
OpenAI has clarified that it has no affiliation with Robinhood’s recent stock token promotion involving its brand.…
Microsoft to Lay Off 4% of Workforce as AI Investments Pressure Margins
Microsoft has announced it will cut nearly 4% of its global workforce, equating to roughly 9,000 jobs, as it looks…
Nigeria’s ISP Market Shrinks as Economic Crunch Drives Consumers to Mobile…
New data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) reveals that the number of active internet users…
Nigeria Pushes for Digital Sovereignty with MTN’s $150M Dabengwa Data Centre…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has thrown its full support behind local cloud hosting and digital…
More networks, less value: Irony of Nigeria’s telecom landscape
Despite the licensing of over 40 Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) by the Nigerian Communications…
Apple Considers Anthropic and OpenAI to Reinvent Siri with Advanced AI Integration
Apple is in advanced talks with leading artificial intelligence firms Anthropic and OpenAI to potentially…
Interswitch’s New Campaign Showcases Fintech’s Human Impact Across Africa
Interswitch, a leading digital payments and commerce company in Africa, has launched a new Masterbrand campaign…
Intel CEO Considers Pivot from Costly 18A Chips to Focus on Promising 14A…
Intel’s new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, is considering a major shift in the company’s chip manufacturing strategy by…
SEC Urges AI Surveillance to Future-Proof Nigeria’s Capital Market
The Director-General of Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has called for…
OpenAI Denies Plans to Use Google’s AI Chips at Scale Amid Industry Speculation
OpenAI has clarified that it has no current plans to adopt Google’s in-house AI chips for its products, following…
Smartcomply Launches Partner Programme to Strengthen Africa’s Cybersecurity…
Smartcomply, a leading African cybersecurity and compliance solutions provider, has unveiled its new Smartcomply…
Elon Musk’s xAI Secures $10 Billion in Debt and Equity Funding to Boost AI…
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has successfully raised $5 billion through debt financing…
Bitget Launches Institutional Crypto Services to Empower Nigeria’s Fintech…
Bitget, a global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has launched a new suite of institutional services in…
216 Chinese Investors Target Nigeria’s Key Sectors After Landmark Nigeria-China…
At the recent Nigeria-China Sustainable Business Bilateral Trade and Investment Summit held on June 23, 2025, in…
Ultra App Launches in Nigeria, Ushering in a New Era of Seamless Financial…
Nigeria’s financial technology landscape has taken a significant leap forward with the launch of Ultra App, a…
Nigerian Bank Compliance Chiefs Call for AI-Driven Risk Management to Tackle…
The Association of Chief Compliance Officers of Banks in Nigeria (ACCOBIN) has advocated for the integration of…
NCC Champions New Policy to License Community Networks for Rural Connectivity
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has proposed a policy initiative to license and support the…
ATII to Spearhead Africa’s Tech-Driven Industrial Revolution at Inaugural African…
The African Technology and Innovation Institutes (ATII) has announced the inaugural African Industrial Forum…
FinTech Seeks Improved Data Ecosystem For Credit Score Metrics
The Managing Director of Sofri, Mr. Paul Adebayo, has emphasized the urgent need for a more robust and efficient…
US Stock Futures Climb as Micron Boosts AI Optimism; Investors Eye GDP and Fed…
U.S. stock futures advanced on Thursday, buoyed by strong earnings from Micron Technology that sparked investor…
Trump-Backed Crypto Firm Plans Stablecoin Audit and New App Amid Token Trade…
World Liberty Financial (WLF), the cryptocurrency platform backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, is planning to…
China’s Biren Technology Secures $207 Million, Eyes Hong Kong IPO Amid Chip Race
Biren Technology, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) chip startup, has raised 1.5 billion yuan (approximately…
Half of Global Companies Pay Ransom as Cyber Threats Surge: Sophos 2025 Report
Nearly 50 percent of global companies opted to pay ransoms in 2025 following ransomware attacks, according to…
AI Investment Crucial for Ghana’s Digital Future, Says Mpontu CEO
The CEO of Mpontu Technologies, Stephane Nwolley, has urged the Ghanaian government to prioritize strategic…
Nigerian, Kenyan, Rwandan Startups Lead Google’s Africa AI Accelerator 2025
Google has announced the 15 startups selected for the ninth edition of its Google for Startups Accelerator:…
Meta Wins Copyright Battle Over AI Training; Judge Cites Weak Author Arguments
Meta Platforms has won a significant legal victory in a U.S. federal court after a judge ruled against a group of…