Xi Jinping Pushes AI Cooperation, Rejects ‘Cold War Mentality’ at SCO Summit in China
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence…
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Nigeria’s Internet Data Usage Hits Record High Despite Falling Subscriptions
Nigeria’s internet usage has reached a record peak even as millions of subscribers abandon telecom networks due to rising costs.…
Nigeria’s Digitized Public Services Could Unlock $110bn Annual Economic Gain — Telecom Stakeholders
Nigeria’s telecommunications stakeholders have projected that fully digitized public services could generate more than $110 billion annually, citing reduced inefficiencies, improved…
NITDA, Google Partner to Boost Cybersecurity and Digital Innovation in Nigeria
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has partnered with Google to strengthen Nigeria’s cybersecurity ecosystem and accelerate the country’s…
NCC Unveils New Cybersecurity Framework to Safeguard Nigeria’s Telecom Sector by 2026
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to roll out a new cybersecurity framework aimed at strengthening protection across…
Tariff Hike Forces 2.4 Million Nigerians Off Internet Despite Rising Data Usage
A sharp 50 percent tariff hike on telecom services has triggered a significant decline in Nigeria’s mobile and internet subscriptions,…
AI giant Nvidia beats earnings expectations but shares fall
US-based chipmaker Nvidia reported stronger-than-expected earnings for its latest quarter, but investor sentiment cooled as concerns grew over slowing sales in China…
Experts Call for AI and Technology Adoption to Boost Nigeria’s Economic Diversification
Technology and economic experts have urged Nigeria to accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital innovation as a…
Nigeria Targets 20% GDP Boost Through AI and Digital Innovation, Says NITDA
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation as key drivers…
CBN Sets October 31 Deadline for Banks to Upgrade to ISO 20022 and Geo-Tag Payment Terminals
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all financial institutions and payment service providers to complete the migration to…
Nigeria, Brazil Sign Strategic MoU on Science and Technology to Drive Jobs and Industrial Growth
Nigeria and Brazil have entered a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in Science, Technology, and Innovation. The…
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Nations Over Digital Taxes Targeting US Tech Giants
President Donald Trump has warned of imposing additional tariffs and export restrictions on countries that enact laws perceived to target US technology…
Meta Expands Africa’s Digital Infrastructure with New Data Centers and 2Africa Cable Investment
Meta is intensifying its efforts to boost Africa’s digital transformation through major investments in data centers and subsea cable projects.…
OpenAI Warns Against Unauthorized Equity Sales Amid $300B Valuation and Jony Ive Acquisition Plans
OpenAI has issued a stern warning to investors and the public over unauthorized sales and investment schemes involving its equity,…
Meta and X Face NITDA Sanctions for Flouting Nigeria’s Internet Code of Practice
Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, and X, formerly Twitter, have been flagged for non-compliance with Nigeria’s…
Nigeria Data Protection Act Enforcement: NDPC Targets Banks, Insurers, and Tech Firms with 21-Day Compliance Deadline
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an aggressive enforcement drive targeting financial institutions and tech firms over compliance…
Google Launches AI Mode in Africa: Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa Lead as Test Markets
Google has introduced its groundbreaking AI Mode in Search across Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa, making the three nations the first in…
OpenAI to Open First India Office in New Delhi, Targets Rapidly Growing AI Market
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT and backed by Microsoft, announced plans to establish its first office in India later this…
Gen Z Traders Embrace AI: 80% Expected to Rely on AI-Powered Trading by 2028 – MEXC
Global cryptocurrency exchange MEXC has predicted that by 2028, more than 80% of Gen Z traders will fully automate their portfolios using AI-powered…
Technology, analytics to enhance transport systems – Expert
Integrating technology and advanced analytics into transport systems can significantly improve efficiency and road safety, according to transportation engineering consultant…
NCC to Publish Quarterly Telecoms Performance Reports Using Consumer Data
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to begin publishing quarterly reports on telecoms network performance across the country,…
Microsoft Restricts Chinese Firms’ Access to Cybersecurity Program After SharePoint Hacks
Microsoft has scaled back Chinese companies’ access to its cyber early warning system following allegations of Beijing-linked hacking campaigns. The…
Chinese startup DeepSeek releases upgraded AI model
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has launched an upgraded version of its AI model, DeepSeek-V3.1, featuring a hybrid inference structure designed to boost…
Google, Microsoft, TikTok Shut Down 13.5m Accounts in Nigeria Over Online Safety Violations
Big tech companies — Google, Microsoft, and TikTok — deactivated more than 13.5 million accounts in Nigeria in 2024 as part of…
Google Updates Play Store Rules After EU Pressure Under Digital Markets Act
Google has announced changes to its Google Play Store policies in response to mounting pressure from the European Union over…
Nigeria Content Creators to Explore AI at NEMCEA 2025 Summit in Lagos
Content creators in Nigeria are set to gain fresh insights into the power of artificial intelligence (AI) at this year’s…
CBN Unveils Digital Finance Roadmap to Boost Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has intensified efforts to drive financial inclusion through a comprehensive digital finance strategy aimed…
Experts Urge Managers to Embrace Ethical AI Adoption, Upskill Workforce
Business and technology experts have called on managers to adopt a culture of ethical awareness and continuous learning as Artificial…
OpenAI rolls out cheapest ChatGPT plan at $4.6 in India to chase growth
OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT, has unveiled its most affordable subscription plan in India, introducing ChatGPT Go at just ₹399 ($4.57) per…
Telecom Operators Warn of Investment Drop in Nigerian States with Hostile Policies – ALTON
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has raised concerns that some Nigerian states may miss out on…