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Telcos battle 33 outages in May
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry experienced 33 major network outages in May 2025, significantly disrupting…
With 47.73% Spread, Nigeria Still Far from Attaining 70% Broadband Penetration…
Despite bold projections by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to surpass 70% broadband penetration by…
CBN Unveils Draft Standards for Automated AML/CFT Systems to Strengthen Financial…
In a major step toward enhancing Nigeria’s financial security, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released a…
OpenAI Acquires Jony Ive’s AI Device Startup in $6.5 Billion Deal to Launch…
OpenAI has announced the acquisition of io Products, a hardware startup founded by former Apple design chief Jony…
Bitcoin Hits Record High Amid Improving Market Sentiment and Institutional Support
Bitcoin soared to an all-time high on Wednesday, surpassing January’s peak as investor confidence rebounded after…
Africa’s Digital Surge Sparks Urgent Demand for AI and Cybersecurity Talent – SAP…
A new SAP report has revealed that Africa’s fast-growing digital economy is fueling an unprecedented demand for…
Nigerian Tech Startups Defy Economic Storms to Post Seven-Fold Growth
Despite facing one of the toughest economic periods in recent Nigerian history, seven tech companies have recorded…
Nigerians Spend ₦5.3 Trillion on Telecom Services in 2023
In 2023, Nigerians spent an estimated ₦5.3 trillion on telecommunications services, covering voice calls, data…
Google Unveils Bold AI Vision with Smart Glasses, AI Mode, and Premium Plans at…
At its annual I/O conference in Mountain View, California, Google introduced major advancements in artificial…
Lagos Partners with Marketing Analytics Africa to Host Landmark 2025 AMTEC…
Lagos State has announced a strategic partnership with Marketing Analytics Africa (MAA) to host the 2025 African…
Nigeria Risks Losing $11bn Annually Over Digital Skills Gap, Experts Warn
Nigeria could forfeit an estimated $11 billion annually in potential economic growth due to a widening digital…
Nigeria’s Digital Economy Surges with $191m FDI and $2bn Fibre Optic Rollout
Nigeria's digital economy is experiencing unprecedented growth under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, attracting $191…
Youth Innovators Call for Digital Inclusion to Bridge Development Gap
At the recent Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) event in Abuja, young innovators advocated for improved…
MTN Sues 20 Banks to Recover N6bn Interconnect Debt from SleekChip Technologies
MTN Nigeria has taken legal action against over 20 banks in an attempt to recover a debt of approximately N6…
Intel Considers Sale of Networking and Edge Business to Refocus Core Strategy
Intel is reportedly exploring the sale of its networking and edge (NEX) business as part of a broader strategic…
Nigeria’s SEC Launches New Digital Platform to Boost Market Transparency and…
The Nigerian Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has officially launched the…
AI to Boost Farm Yields and Reduce Losses in Nigeria – Experts Highlight Potential…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to significantly transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector by…
Tech Entrepreneurs Champion Digital Inclusion on Global Accessibility Awareness…
As part of the global observance of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), tech entrepreneurs and industry…
Microsoft Developer Conference Highlights AI Focus, Strategy Shift with OpenAI and…
Microsoft kicked off its annual software developer conference in Seattle, drawing thousands of developers eager to…
Dyna.Ai Launches in Nigeria to Revolutionize Financial Services with AI…
Dyna.Ai, a global Artificial Intelligence-as-a-Service (AIaaS) firm headquartered in Singapore, officially…
Telcos plan virtual network operators summit
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry is gearing up for a major transformation as the country prepares to host…
Bank of Ghana Governor Calls for Continental Coordination to Boost Digital Finance…
Dr. Johnson Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has stressed the importance of scaling digital assets and…
Digital Lending Surge in Nigeria: 425 Licensed Lenders Amid Concerns Over…
The number of licensed digital lending companies in Nigeria has surged to 425 as of May 2025, a significant…
AI and Digitalisation Revolutionizing Occupational Safety and Health: Emerging…
Artificial Intelligence (AI), digitalization, robotics, and automation are significantly transforming workplace…
Overcoming Challenges in Africa’s Migration Fintech Ecosystem: A Strategic…
The migration fintech sector in Africa holds vast potential but faces significant challenges due to varying…
Microsoft’s Teams Unbundling May Help Avoid EU Antitrust Fine
Microsoft is likely to dodge a significant EU antitrust fine after revising how it sells its Office and Teams…
TensorWave Raises $100M to Accelerate AI Infrastructure Growth with AMD-Powered…
Las Vegas-based AI infrastructure startup TensorWave has successfully raised $100 million in a significant Series…
Cyber Talent Drain Threatens Nigeria’s Digital Defenses
Nigeria is facing an escalating cybersecurity crisis due to a severe shortage of skilled professionals, just as…
CBN Launches NRBVN Platform to Boost Diaspora Remittances to $1 Billion Monthly
In a significant stride towards deepening financial inclusion, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership…
Abia State Partners with MTN Nigeria to Drive Digital Transformation and Economic…
The Abia State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MTN Nigeria to advance its digital…