Browsing Category
Technology
Telecom Stakeholders Push for Stronger Legislation and Regulatory Independence in…
Stakeholders in Nigeria's telecom sector are calling for stronger legislative measures to safeguard the industry…
CAFS 2025: How Canada and Africa Are Joining Forces to Drive Fintech Innovation…
As fintech reshapes economies around the world, 2025 marks a turning point for deeper collaboration between Canada…
DeepSeek AI App Restored in South Korea After Privacy Compliance Updates
Chinese AI service DeepSeek is now back on South Korean app stores after a two-month suspension that followed…
Emerging Economies Show Greater Trust in AI, Survey Finds
A new global survey from the University of Melbourne and KPMG reveals that people in emerging economies are more…
Google Opens 2025 Software Engineering Apprenticeship Applications in Paris
Google has officially opened applications for its 2025 Software Engineering Apprenticeship program in Paris,…
MTN Ghana Confirms Data Breach Affecting 5,700 Customers, Launches Investigation
MTN Ghana has officially confirmed that approximately 5,700 of its customers may have been affected by a recent…
Nigeria’s SEC Recognizes Crypto as Securities: What It Means for the…
In a landmark move, Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially classified cryptocurrencies…
Nigeria Ranks 105th Globally in 5G/4G Network Index, 9th in Africa
Nigeria has ranked 105th globally and 9th in Africa on the Opensignal Global Network Excellence Index, which…
Nigerian Senate Calls for Responsible Innovation in Fintechs, Tightens Regulatory…
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s fintech sector have been urged to innovate responsibly as the Senate looks to strengthen…
SERAP Urges Zuckerberg and Meta to Pay $220M Fine and Compensate Victims for…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called for Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta…
FG Raises Alarm Over Rising Cyber-Slavery Threats in West Africa
The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a strong warning about the growing threat of cyber-slavery in West…
FBI Reports $5.8 Billion in Crypto Investment Scam Losses in 2024, Elderly Most…
The FBI’s latest Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report paints a dire picture of the growing threat of…
Zap Africa and Paystack: Trademark Dispute Sparks Debate on IP Awareness in…
A brewing trademark dispute between crypto startup Zap Africa and fintech heavyweight Paystack is raising eyebrows…
Nigerian Banks Redefine Profitability Through Digital Innovation and Non-Interest…
In the face of Nigeria's turbulent economic climate marked by inflation, currency devaluation, and regulatory…
MTN Tops Inward Porting Chart as 9mobile Bleeds Subscribers — NCC Report
The latest data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) shows a clear trend in Nigeria’s telecom space,…
Google Launches 2025 Startups Accelerator for AI Innovations in Africa
Google has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This…
NITDA Collaborates with Tech Stakeholders to Launch National Start-up Council
In a bid to foster a more robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, the National Information Technology Development Agency…
EU Slaps €700 Million Fine on Apple and Meta for Breaching Digital Competition…
In a significant move on April 23, 2025, the European Union fined Apple and Meta a total of €700 million for…
OpenAI Eyes Chrome Acquisition Amid Google Antitrust Trial, Cites AI Competition…
OpenAI has expressed interest in potentially acquiring Google’s Chrome browser if regulators force its sale,…
Flutterwave and Yellow Card Join Circle’s Global Payments Network to Boost…
Flutterwave and Yellow Card have officially joined the Circle Payments Network (CPN), a major step in transforming…
Nigerian Insurance Sector Experiences 61% Growth in 2024, with Focus on Claims…
The Nigerian insurance industry has witnessed an impressive 61% growth as of the third quarter of 2024, as…
Legend Internet Set to List 2 Billion Shares on NGX, Paving Way for Digital Growth…
Legend Internet Plc is making headlines as it prepares to list 2 billion shares on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX)…
Legend Internet to List Two Billion Shares on NGX, Marking Major Milestone for…
Legend Internet Plc is set to list two billion shares on the Main Board of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on…
Nigeria’s $630 Million Investment in Data Centres to Meet Surge in Internet…
As internet usage continues to soar, data centre operators in Nigeria are investing over $630 million to expand…
C2FO Secures $30 Million Funding to Expand into Emerging Markets with IFC Support
C2FO, a US-based working capital platform, has raised $30 million in funding to enhance its technology and expand…
SEC Cracks Down on Unregistered Investment Promotions by Influencers, Enforces New…
In a strong move to protect Nigerian investors, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a stern…
QED Investors Leads Stitch’s $55 Million Series B
Stitch just secured a massive $55 million Series B funding round, led by major global investors like QED…
Google Blocks 5.1 Billion Harmful Ads, Calls for Global Collaboration Against…
In its 2024 Ads Safety Report, Google revealed its significant efforts to combat online threats, blocking 5.1…
Nvidia Defends AI Chip Sales After Suspension of H20 Exports to China, Faces…
Nvidia has stated that it follows U.S. government export laws "to the letter" after announcing a $5.5 billion loss…
Nigeria and South Africa Sign Mining MoU to Drive Industrialization and Job…
Nigeria and South Africa have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their mining sectors,…