OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Go Plan to 16 Asian Countries, Deepening AI Access Across Emerging Markets
OpenAI has broadened the reach of its affordable ChatGPT Go plan to 16 additional Asian countries, marking a major step…
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Google Launches Free AI Tools for African University Students to Boost Learning and Innovation
American tech giant Google has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting higher education in Africa by offering its premium…
YouTube Boosts Nigeria’s Creative Economy with Community-Driven Brand Deals via PluggedIn
YouTube is revolutionizing Nigeria’s creative economy as the platform teams up with Woof Studios to launch PluggedIn, a groundbreaking initiative…
FG Launches National Digital Trustmark to Boost Confidence in Nigeria’s $13bn E-Commerce Sector
The federal government has officially launched the National Digital Trustmark, a landmark initiative aimed at enhancing consumer confidence and transparency…
SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics Soar to Record Highs as AI Deals Drive South Korean Chip Market
Shares of South Korean tech giants SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics surged to record highs on Friday, fueled by a…
Globacom Backs NCC’s Drive for Secure Broadband Expansion in Nigeria
Nigeria’s journey towards digital transformation received a significant boost as telecommunications giant Globacom (Glo) pledged full support for the Nigerian Communications Commission’s…
Why Lagos Still Has No Public WiFi Network — Despite Years of “Smart City” Promises
Nearly a decade after Lagos announced its dream of becoming a “smart city,” residents of Africa’s largest metropolis are still…
Cisco Unveils Silicon One P200 Chip and 8223 Router to Power Next-Generation AI Data Centers
Cisco Systems has introduced its latest innovations, the Silicon One P200 networking chip and the Cisco 8223 routing system, to…
OpenAI’s Nick Turley Unveils Vision to Transform ChatGPT into an AI Operating System
OpenAI’s head of ChatGPT, Nick Turley, has revealed bold plans to transform the AI chatbot into a full-fledged operating system…
Meta Agrees to $32.8M Settlement with Nigeria Over Data Privacy Breach
Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay $32.8 million to Nigeria’s Data Protection…
NaviSmart AI Revolutionizes Immigration Support with Smart Automation and Human Expertise
Immigration remains one of the most complex life processes—filled with forms, rules, and deadlines that can overwhelm even the most…
Nigerian Telecom Subscribers Decry Poor Network Quality Months After 50% Tariff Hike
Months after the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) approved a 50% tariff hike for telecom operators, millions of mobile subscribers across…
Dubai Opens World’s Largest Tech Expo as GITEX GLOBAL 2025 Unites 8,800 Innovators from 180 Nations
Dubai is once again at the center of global innovation as it hosts GITEX GLOBAL 2025, the world’s largest technology…
Africa Must Have a Seat in Global AI Governance, Says Alpha-Geek CEO Oluwaseun Dania
Africa must be fully represented in global conversations shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI), according to Oluwaseun Dania, Managing…
OpenAI Unveils GPT-5 Pro, Sora 2, and Voice AI Upgrades to Empower Developers at Dev Day 2025
OpenAI has rolled out a suite of powerful new models and developer tools at its annual Dev Day 2025, signaling…
OpenAI Launches In-Chat Apps for ChatGPT with Spotify, Coursera, and Canva: A New Era of Interactive AI Experiences
In a major leap for conversational AI, OpenAI has unveiled a new generation of in-chat applications integrated directly into ChatGPT,…
Africa Must Invest in AI to Secure Digital Sovereignty and Economic Growth, Says Expert
Africa stands on the brink of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, yet its digital infrastructure lags behind global standards. With the…
$2 Billion Nigerian Broadband Project to Drive GDP Growth and Digital Inclusion
Nigeria is set to witness a major digital transformation as the government launches a $2 billion broadband project aimed at…
Akwa Ibom Partners with T2 to Become Nigeria’s Next Digital Innovation Hub
Akwa Ibom State is set to accelerate its digital transformation after Governor Umo Eno announced a strategic partnership with tech…
Nigeria Co-Creates National AI Strategy with Innovators and Startups, Says NITDA
Nigeria is charting a new course in artificial intelligence (AI) development by co-creating its national AI governance framework with innovators,…
Digital Comfort Zones: Why Gen Z Finds Belonging and Identity in Online Communities
For Gen Z, the internet isn’t just a pastime: it’s home. From TikTok and Instagram to Discord, Snapchat, and gaming…
California’s AI Safety Law SB 53 Balances Innovation and Regulation, Experts Say
California has taken a groundbreaking step in artificial intelligence oversight with the signing of SB 53, a landmark AI safety…
Lagos Hosts ICT Commissioners Roundtable, Driving National Digital Economy and Innovation Collaboration
Lagos State recently became the epicenter of innovation in Nigeria as it hosted the ICT Commissioners Roundtable during GITEX, drawing…
Amazon Resumes Drone Deliveries in Arizona After Tolleson Crash, Safety Upgrades in Place
Amazon is set to restart its Prime Air drone delivery service in Arizona this Friday following a midweek collision that…
Apple, Google spotlight Lagos gaming studio Maliyo
Two global tech giants, Apple and Google, have turned the spotlight on Lagos-based Maliyo Games, a studio championing African creativity…
Nigeria’s AI Strategy Targets $15bn GDP Boost, Equips Youth with 70% AI Skills by 2030
Nigeria is making a bold play to secure its place in the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution with an ambitious…
AI Startup Valuations Spark Bubble Fears as Funding Hits Record Highs
Artificial intelligence (AI) startups are pulling in unprecedented levels of funding, but some of the world’s largest investors are sounding…
Google Warns Executives of High-Volume Extortion Emails Claiming Oracle Data Breach
Google has issued a warning to executives across multiple organizations after hackers allegedly sent extortion emails claiming to have stolen…
Digital Transformation Set to Revolutionize Nigeria’s Energy Sector, Experts Say
Nigeria’s energy sector is poised for a major transformation as industry experts call for the full adoption of digital technologies…
Nigerian Farmers Launch Digital ID and Database to Strengthen Food Security and Access to Support
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has introduced a groundbreaking digital identity card and database platform to properly register…