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Nigeria Leads Global Stablecoin Adoption in 2025, Second in Overall Digital Asset…
Nigeria has emerged as the global leader in stablecoin adoption, according to the newly released 2025 Report…
NCC Vows to Expose and Prosecute Telecom Vandals Under New Infrastructure…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced its intention to collaborate more closely with security…
NIBSS Launches ISO 20022-Compliant National Payment Stack to Revolutionize Digital…
The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has officially launched the National Payment Stack (NPS), an…
EU Court Adviser Backs €4.1 Billion Antitrust Fine Against Google Over Android…
Alphabet’s Google is facing a significant legal challenge in Europe as a top adviser to the European Union’s…
Experts Urge African Organisations to Embrace Digital Transformation for Economic…
Organisations and government agencies across Africa have been strongly encouraged to prioritise digital…
Apple Explores Generative AI to Accelerate Custom Chip Design, Says Tech Chief
Apple is exploring the use of generative artificial intelligence to enhance the design process of its custom…
Nigerian Power Sector and Government Lag Behind in Digital Resilience, NESG Warns
At a biennial lecture in Lagos organized by the Chartered Institute of Directors, the CEO of the Nigerian Economic…
Intel Bolsters Leadership with Key Engineering Hires Under CEO Tan’s Turnaround…
Intel has announced the hiring of three prominent executives from the chip industry as part of CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s…
Corporate Stablecoin Adoption Set to Surge as U.S. Senate Approves Regulatory…
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that could significantly shape the future of stablecoins, marking a major…
USSD Now Costs ₦6.98 per 2 Minutes as Direct User Billing Begins Nationwide
Starting June 18, 2025, Nigerians using USSD codes for mobile banking and other digital transactions will now pay…
Tensions Escalate as Trump Mulls Iran Strike, Markets React Sharply
Hopes for a ceasefire between Israel and Iran took a blow after U.S. President Donald Trump made inflammatory…
Experts Highlight Urgent Need for AI Infrastructure at Lagos Tech Forum
Global infrastructure company Vertiv, in collaboration with Africa Hyperscalers and Turner & Townsend, is…
Nigeria Takes Key Role in Global Push to Connect 2.6 Billion Offline People
Nigeria has reclaimed a leading position in global digital policy as Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of…
Telcos Hail New USSD Billing Rule as NCC, CBN Tackle Bank Payment Default
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has endorsed a new billing framework…
Elon Musk’s xAI Nears $5 Billion Debt Raise Despite Tepid Investor Interest
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is on course to secure $5 billion in fresh debt financing led by…
Wall Street Slips as Mideast Tensions and Fed Uncertainty Weigh on Markets
Wall Street futures declined on Tuesday amid growing investor caution as the Israel-Iran conflict entered its…
German AI Defence Start-up Helsing Secures €600 Million in Major Investment Round
German defence technology start-up Helsing has successfully raised €600 million in its latest funding round,…
OpenAI Considers Antitrust Action Against Microsoft Amid Partnership Tensions
OpenAI executives are weighing whether to accuse Microsoft, their largest investor, of anticompetitive practices,…
Beyond the Balance Sheet: Nigeria’s Bank Recapitalisation Spurs Debate on Profit…
With only months left before the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation deadline, banks in Nigeria are…
U.S. Futures Edge Up Amid Mideast Tensions and Fed Rate Speculation
U.S. stock futures showed modest gains on Monday, rebounding slightly after last week's sharp losses driven by…
Microsoft Commits to Keeping European Cloud Data Within EU Borders
Microsoft has announced a comprehensive plan to protect the data of its European cloud customers by ensuring all…
SEC Pushes for Recovery of N242bn in Unclaimed Dividends Amid Rising Backlog
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has revealed that unclaimed dividends in the nation’s…
Meta Appoints Arun Srinivas as India Head Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Meta Platforms has named Arun Srinivas as its new Managing Director and Head for India, with the appointment…
DevSecFlow Launches AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platform to Fortify Nigeria’s Fintech…
DevSecFlow, a cybersecurity firm, has launched an advanced security operations platform called SECOYA, aimed at…
Sophos Supercharges Firewall Security with AI-Powered Threat Detection and…
Sophos, a global cybersecurity leader, has released an advanced update to its Sophos Firewall software,…
Nigeria’s Telecom Sector Bleeds $350 Million Annually on Diesel Amid Power Crisis…
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry spends over $350 million annually on diesel to power its infrastructure,…
Government Orders 10–15% Data Bundle Boost by July 1 to Improve…
In a major policy move aimed at improving internet accessibility across Ghana, the government has directed all…
France’s Mistral Launches Europe’s First AI Reasoning Model in Bid to Rival U.S.…
French AI startup Mistral has unveiled Europe’s first AI reasoning model, marking a significant step in the…
Crypto Exchange Bullish Quietly Files for U.S. IPO Amid Renewed Market Optimism
Peter Thiel-backed cryptocurrency exchange Bullish has reportedly filed confidentially for an initial public…
Meta and Nigerian Government Launch AI Accelerator to Drive Local Innovation
Meta, in collaboration with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy…