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Investors Brace for First Earnings Season Under Trump Tariffs Amid Dollar Drop and…
U.S. companies are preparing to report second-quarter earnings as markets weigh the effects of President Donald…
NCC Introduces N10m Licence for Bulk SMS Providers to Tackle Fraud and Spam
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a mandatory N10 million licence fee for companies…
Despite 50% Tariff Hike, Nigeria’s Internet Usage Surges 30% in 2025
Despite a steep 50% increase in telecom tariffs earlier in 2025, Nigeria has seen a surprising 30.91% rise in…
Meta Superintelligence Labs Poaches Elite AI Talent in Silicon Valley Hiring Blitz
Meta Platforms has launched a high-stakes hiring spree to populate its newly formed Superintelligence Labs, aimed…
Telecom Analyst Urges Unified RoW Charges, Local Equipment Production to Boost…
A telecom analyst, Osita Odafi, has called on the Federal Government to harmonise right-of-way (RoW) charges…
European Markets Climb as Investors Await U.S. Trade Moves; Mergers and Energy…
European stocks ended Monday’s trading session mostly higher as investors looked ahead to potential U.S. trade…
NCC To Spotlight Mobile Virtual Network Investment, Growth Potential At Forum
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will headline the sixth edition of the Telecom Sector Sustainability…
Apple Appeals $587M EU Antitrust Fine Over App Store Restrictions
Apple has officially taken legal action against a €500 million ($587 million) antitrust fine imposed by the…
Nigeria’s Fintech Crisis: Over $200 Million Lost as Startup Failures Surge
Nigeria’s fintech sector, once hailed as a beacon of innovation and investment in Africa, is witnessing an…
NCC Pushes Solar Energy to Cut Telecoms’ Diesel Dependency and Costs
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is spearheading a new initiative to promote solar energy adoption…
Sycamore MD: Fintech and AI Can Multiply Nigeria’s Retail Investors Tenfold in 5…
Oluwagbenga Magbagbeola, Managing Director of Sycamore Investment and Asset Management, explained the company’s…
CBN Clarifies BVN Charges: Enrolment Still Free for Nigerians at Home, $50 Fee…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has addressed concerns circulating on social media about alleged new or hidden…
Wall Street Awaits Payrolls Report as U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady
U.S. stock index futures were mostly flat on Thursday as investors braced for the release of the monthly nonfarm…
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…