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Bitcoin Breaks $121K Barrier Amid Soaring Institutional Demand and U.S. Policy…
Bitcoin has surged to a new all-time high, breaching $121,000 with a 24-hour increase of 1.76%, fueled by a…
Meta Acquires Voice AI Startup Play AI Amid Major Push into Audio and…
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…
Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry has announced that all exports, transshipments, and transit…
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…
Global Stocks Rally on AI Boom and Rate Cut Hopes, Shrug Off Trump’s New Tariff…
Global stock markets continued their upward climb on Thursday, fueled by mounting optimism over artificial…
European Telecoms Warn of ‘Re-Monopolisation’ as EU Proposes Softer…
A coalition of European telecommunications companies has voiced strong opposition to proposed European Union (EU)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Investors Brace for First Earnings Season Under Trump Tariffs Amid Dollar Drop and…
U.S. companies are preparing to report second-quarter earnings as markets weigh the effects of President Donald…
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…
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…
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…
Telecom Analyst Urges Unified RoW Charges, Local Equipment Production to Boost…
A telecom analyst, Osita Odafi, has called on the Federal Government to harmonise right-of-way (RoW) charges…
European Markets Climb as Investors Await U.S. Trade Moves; Mergers and Energy…
European stocks ended Monday’s trading session mostly higher as investors looked ahead to potential U.S. trade…
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…
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…
Nigeria’s Fintech Crisis: Over $200 Million Lost as Startup Failures Surge
Nigeria’s fintech sector, once hailed as a beacon of innovation and investment in Africa, is witnessing an…
NCC Pushes Solar Energy to Cut Telecoms’ Diesel Dependency and Costs
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is spearheading a new initiative to promote solar energy adoption…
Sycamore MD: Fintech and AI Can Multiply Nigeria’s Retail Investors Tenfold in 5…
Oluwagbenga Magbagbeola, Managing Director of Sycamore Investment and Asset Management, explained the company’s…
CBN Clarifies BVN Charges: Enrolment Still Free for Nigerians at Home, $50 Fee…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has addressed concerns circulating on social media about alleged new or hidden…
Wall Street Awaits Payrolls Report as U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady
U.S. stock index futures were mostly flat on Thursday as investors braced for the release of the monthly nonfarm…
Telcos Blame NIMC Migration for SIM Service Disruptions, Apologize to Subscribers
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has addressed the recent disruptions…
Experts Call for Unified Cybersecurity Strategy to Combat Rising Threats in…
In response to increasing cyberattacks threatening Nigeria’s economy and digital infrastructure, ICT experts at…
AI and Blockchain Join Forces to Solve Each Other’s Limitations, Ushering in a New…
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs), and blockchain once seemed…
Flutterwave Cuts Workforce in Kenya and South Africa Amid IPO Preparations
Flutterwave, the African fintech giant, has downsized its operations in Kenya and South Africa by laying off…
OpenAI Denies Partnership with Robinhood Over Stock Token Giveaway
OpenAI has clarified that it has no affiliation with Robinhood’s recent stock token promotion involving its brand.…
Microsoft to Lay Off 4% of Workforce as AI Investments Pressure Margins
Microsoft has announced it will cut nearly 4% of its global workforce, equating to roughly 9,000 jobs, as it looks…