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Cloud Expo 2025 Set to Boost Africa’s $180bn Digital Economy
The IoT West Africa and Data Centre Cloud Expo 2025, co-located with Power and Water Nigeria, is set to be a!-->…
CSCS Launches Upgraded RegConnect Version 2 to Improve Data Exchange for…
The Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS) has unveiled an enhanced version of its web-based application!-->…
The Urgent Need for Homegrown Venture Capital in Ghana’s Startup Ecosystem
For years, Ghana’s startup ecosystem, like many African nations, has thrived with the help of foreign donors such!-->…
Rural Banks in Ghana Embrace GhanaPay to Stay Competitive
Rural banks in Ghana are increasingly adopting the GhanaPay platform developed by the Ghana Interbank Payment and!-->…
Nigerian Researcher Develops AI-Powered ESG Model to Enhance Corporate…
Feyisayo Michael, a Nigerian-born Chartered Accountant and AI sustainability expert, has unveiled an innovative!-->…
South Korea Joins Italy in Banning DeepSeek Downloads Amid Data Privacy Concerns
In a move that echoes Italy’s recent actions, South Korea has halted new downloads of the DeepSeek AI app due to!-->…
The Rise of Autonomous AI Agents: Revolutionizing Industries and Reshaping…
Autonomous AI agents are no longer a distant concept from science fiction they are here and rapidly transforming!-->…
Russia Fines Google $41,500 for Hosting YouTube Video on Surrendering Soldiers
A Russian court has imposed a fine of 3.8 million roubles (approximately $41,530) on Alphabet Inc.'s Google for!-->…
China Invites Tech Leaders Including Jack Ma for Meeting with President Xi
As the global trade landscape shifts under the new Trump administration, China is working to reconnect with its!-->…
Understanding cNGN: Nigeria’s Newly Launched Stablecoin
cNGN is Nigeria’s stablecoin, designed to maintain a fixed value for practical uses like payments, remittances,!-->…
South Korea Plans to Acquire 10,000 GPUs for AI Development
South Korea is ramping up its efforts to stay competitive in the global AI race by announcing plans to secure!-->…
Nigeria’s Cyber Threat Risk Rises as Attacks Surge, Now Ranked 11th in…
Nigeria’s cyber threat risk has significantly increased, with the country now ranked 11th on the Cyber Threat!-->…
Banks and Fintechs in Nigeria Embrace Blockchain to Boost Financial Services
In early January 2025, PalmPay, a fintech platform, announced its integration of blockchain technology to improve!-->…
Federal Government Launches Construction of Emerging Technologies Institute in…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched the construction of the Sustainable & Emerging!-->…
Tinubu Earns Praise at AU Summit for Advancing AfCFTA’s Digital Trade…
President Bola Tinubu received widespread recognition for Nigeria’s significant efforts in advancing the African!-->…
NLC Threatens Nationwide Telecom Shutdown Over 50% Tariff Hike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a strong warning to telecommunications companies, demanding an!-->…
Nigeria Aims to Lead Africa’s AI Revolution, Partners with Google for Digital…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his vision for Nigeria to become the leader in artificial intelligence (AI)!-->…
Telecom Tariff Hike Sparks Backlash as NLC Calls for Boycott and Subscribers…
Telecom operators in Nigeria are facing a strong backlash after implementing a 50% tariff hike despite an ongoing!-->…
China’s Chipmaking Equipment Purchases Set to Decline Amid Sanctions and…
China's chipmaking equipment purchases, which had seen consistent growth for the past three years, are expected to!-->…
Telecom Tariff Hike: House of Reps Demands Reversal Amid Economic Concerns
The long-awaited 50% tariff increase by Nigerian telecommunications operators has officially begun, following!-->…
Apple and Google Remove 20 Apps Containing Data-Stealing Malware SparkCat
Apple and Google have removed 20 apps from their respective app stores after security researchers discovered that!-->…
France Investigates Microsoft Over Bing Search Technology and Antitrust Concerns
France's antitrust watchdog, the Autorité de la Concurrence, has launched an investigation into Microsoft,!-->…
Elon Musk Makes $97.4 Billion Bid for OpenAI, Rejected by CEO Sam Altman
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, made a bold bid of $97.4 billion to gain control of OpenAI, the!-->…
Paris AI Summit Calls for Balanced Approach to Regulation as Global Leaders Gather
World leaders and technology executives gathered in Paris for the AI Action Summit on February 10-11, 2025, to!-->…
The Future of Borrowing; Fintech’s Challenge to Traditional Banks
In 2021, Joe Michael turned to his bank for a personal loan but was discouraged by the extensive documentation and!-->…
FCCPC Floors MTN As Court Upholds Its Regulatory Authority In Telecommunications…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) achieved a significant legal win against MTN!-->…
Fintech Surge: Nigerians Shift to Digital Payments as Banks Struggle with Outages
In 2024, fintech companies like Opay and PalmPay saw significant growth as they became the go-to alternatives for!-->…
Nigeria’s data privacy breaches surge amid regulatory pressure
Nigeria is experiencing a significant rise in data privacy breaches despite increased regulatory oversight by the!-->…
IBM Shifts African Operations to MIBB, Exiting Key Markets in Nigeria and Ghana
IBM, the American tech giant, is reportedly set to exit Nigeria, Ghana, and other significant African markets.!-->…
TTP Integrates CBN’s NXP System with Ètò Electronic Call-Up to Streamline…
Trucks Transit Parks Ltd (TTP) has announced the successful integration of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN)!-->…