Meta Deletes 10 Million Fake Profiles to Boost Authenticity Across Platforms
In a significant crackdown on inauthentic behavior, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, announced it removed over…
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Australian AI Startup Greenroom Robotics Secures AUKUS Exemption to Expand Autonomous Naval Tech
An Australian artificial intelligence startup, Greenroom Robotics, has received a landmark AUKUS exemption licence from the Australian government, marking a…
London and Lagos Forge Global Tech Alliance to Drive Innovation and Investment
In a landmark move to strengthen technological innovation and cross-border collaboration, the Lagos State Government and the City of London…
Google Signs $3 Billion Hydropower Deal with Brookfield in Landmark Clean Energy Push
In a groundbreaking move for clean energy adoption, Google has entered a $3 billion agreement with Brookfield Asset Management to…
Nigerian Outsourcing Sector Embraces AI for Global Competitiveness
The Nigerian outsourcing industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve service delivery…
Nigerians Endure Soaring Telecom Costs, Poor Service Amid $1 Billion Network Overhaul
Telecommunications subscribers across Nigeria are expressing growing frustration over deteriorating network quality, even as mobile operators prepare to inject $1…
NACC Teams Up with Tech Summit to Boost Nigeria’s Digital Governance
The Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) has partnered with the Nigeria eGovernment Summit 2025 to promote digital transformation in…
US AI Startups Drive a Funding Boom Despite Venture Capital Fundraising Challenges
In the first half of 2025, funding for US startups surged by 75.6%, reaching $162.8 billion — the strongest showing…
BudgIT Ghana Rolls Out Simplified 2025 Budget to Empower Citizens and Strengthen Accountability
BudgIT Ghana has officially launched its Simplified 2025 Budget Statement, reaffirming its commitment to promoting fiscal transparency and participatory governance.…
AI Reshaping PR in Nigeria, But Human Touch Remains Vital – Anietie Udoh
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly transforming the public relations (PR) industry in Nigeria, according to Anietie Udoh, Divisional Director at…
Elon Musk Rejects Merger Between Tesla and xAI, Despite Investment Talks
Tesla CEO and tech billionaire Elon Musk has stated he does not support a merger between Tesla Inc. and his…
Bitcoin Breaks $121K Barrier Amid Soaring Institutional Demand and U.S. Policy Shift
Bitcoin has surged to a new all-time high, breaching $121,000 with a 24-hour increase of 1.76%, fueled by a combination…
Meta Acquires Voice AI Startup Play AI Amid Major Push into Audio and Superintelligence
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has acquired Play AI, a startup known for its work in creating…
Malaysia Tightens Controls on U.S.-Origin AI Chip Exports with Mandatory Trade Permits
Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry has announced that all exports, transshipments, and transit activities involving high-performance artificial intelligence…
IMBIL Telecom Earns Global ISO Certification, Boosting Nigeria’s ICT Reputation
IMBIL Telecom Solutions Nigeria Ltd has been awarded the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), highlighting…
Global Stocks Rally on AI Boom and Rate Cut Hopes, Shrug Off Trump’s New Tariff Threats
Global stock markets continued their upward climb on Thursday, fueled by mounting optimism over artificial intelligence (AI) advancements and expectations…
European Telecoms Warn of ‘Re-Monopolisation’ as EU Proposes Softer Fixed Network Rules
A coalition of European telecommunications companies has voiced strong opposition to proposed European Union (EU) changes that would ease regulations…
Trump Escalates Trade War with New Tariffs on Copper, Tech, and Pharmaceuticals
In a bold move that escalates the ongoing global trade war, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs…
Meta Snaps Up Apple’s AI Star with $200M Package in Bold Superintelligence Push
Meta Platforms Inc. has made headlines by securing the services of Ruoming Pang, a former top AI engineer at Apple,…
Nvidia Becomes First Company to Reach $4 Trillion Valuation Amid AI Boom
Nvidia made history on Wednesday by becoming the first publicly traded company to hit a market valuation of $4 trillion.…
OpenAI to Launch AI-Powered Web Browser, Targeting Google Chrome’s Dominance
OpenAI is preparing to launch a groundbreaking AI-powered web browser that will directly compete with Google Chrome, according to sources…
India Clears Final Hurdle for Musk’s Starlink to Launch Commercial Operations
Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture under SpaceX, has finally received the green light to commence commercial operations in India,…
Investors Brace for First Earnings Season Under Trump Tariffs Amid Dollar Drop and Uncertainty
U.S. companies are preparing to report second-quarter earnings as markets weigh the effects of President Donald Trump’s newly launched tariff…
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 sending bulk international SMS, commonly…
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 average…
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 at outpacing rivals like…
Telecom Analyst Urges Unified RoW Charges, Local Equipment Production to Boost Nigeria’s Digital Future
A telecom analyst, Osita Odafi, has called on the Federal Government to harmonise right-of-way (RoW) charges across Nigeria and encourage…
European Markets Climb as Investors Await U.S. Trade Moves; Mergers and Energy Shifts Also in Focus
European stocks ended Monday’s trading session mostly higher as investors looked ahead to potential U.S. trade deal announcements. The Stoxx…
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 Forum (TSSF 6.0), focusing on…
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 European Commission, filing…