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Intel Announces Major Board Changes as CEO Pushes for Turnaround
Intel Corp. has announced that three of its board members will retire and not seek reelection at the company's…
Google Launches Gemini 2.5, Setting New Benchmark in AI Reasoning Amid Fierce…
Google has unveiled Gemini 2.5, its most advanced artificial intelligence model yet, which promises to…
Experts Call for Financing, Technology, and Mechanization to Boost Nigeria’s…
At the BusinessDay Future of Agriculture Conference in Lagos, experts addressed the challenges hindering Nigeria’s…
Senate Investigates Rising Data Costs and Pushes for Mandatory Citizen…
The Nigerian Senate has directed its Committee on Communications to investigate the recent surge in data costs by…
Surge in Attacks on Telecom Infrastructure Raises Doubts Over Nigeria’s…
Telecom infrastructure in Nigeria is under increasing threat, with rising incidents of fibre cuts, equipment…
Trump Proposes Tariff Reduction to Finalize TikTok Deal with China
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed willingness to reduce tariffs on China in exchange for a deal regarding…
mediaReachOMD Launches AI-Driven OCI 2.0 to Revolutionize Consumer Insights
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, mediaReachOMD has unveiled OCI 2.0, the latest evolution of its…
Nigeria’s Broadband Penetration Reaches 45.61% Despite Decline in Telecom…
Nigeria's broadband penetration has shown consistent growth, reaching 45.61% as of January 2025, with a total…
Nigerian Startups Dominate West African Funding, Cornering 80% of Investments
Nigeria remains the undisputed leader in West Africa’s startup ecosystem, securing a dominant 80% of the region’s…
MTN Group and Airtel Africa Partner to Share Network Infrastructure in Nigeria and…
MTN Group and Airtel Africa have officially entered into agreements to share network infrastructure in Uganda and…
China Leads Global Chipmaking Investment in 2025 Despite Decline, SEMI Report…
China is set to continue its dominance in global chipmaking investment in 2025, despite experiencing a notable…
U.S. Blacklists Over 50 Chinese Tech Firms to Curb China’s AI and Chip…
The U.S. Department of Commerce has added over 50 Chinese companies to its export blacklist in an effort to…
OpenAI Unveils GPT-4o-Powered Image Generation Directly in ChatGPT
OpenAI has integrated a powerful new image generation tool into ChatGPT, leveraging its advanced GPT-4o model.…
TikTok Pledges Full Cooperation in Nigerian Data Breach Probe
Short video platform TikTok has committed to fully cooperate with the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC)…
European Investors Urge AI Companies to Show Quick Returns Amid Rising Pressure
European investors are growing increasingly impatient with AI companies that have spent heavily on generative…
Nigeria’s Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion Set to Reach $1.5…
The digital payments sector in Nigeria and across Africa is projected to reach $1.5 trillion by the end of the…
Nigerian DisCos Face 33% Revenue Shortfall in 2024 Amid Metering Issues and Poor…
In 2024, Nigeria's electricity distribution companies (DisCos) experienced a significant 33% revenue shortfall,…
DICE 3.0: Africa’s Premier Tech and Business Networking Event Set for April…
DICE 3.0, the latest edition of the premier digital economy mixer, is set to take place on April 3, 2025.…
China’s DeepSeek Unveils Advanced AI Model to Challenge OpenAI
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has launched a significant upgrade to its V3 large language model, DeepSeek-V3-0324,…
OpenAI’s Brad Lightcap Takes on Expanded Role to Drive Global Growth and…
OpenAI's Chief Operating Officer, Brad Lightcap, is set to lead the company's global expansion efforts and…
Ghana Gov’t to Deploy Technology to Combat Illegal Mining and Boost National…
The government of Ghana has announced plans to implement technology-driven measures to address the growing…
Mercurie Launches Naira Payment Solution for Nigerian Businesses
Cross-border payment issues have long hindered the growth of Nigerian businesses, with over 4.9 million companies…
UK, Nigeria, and Ghana Launch £1.9 Million Initiative to Boost West Africa’s…
The UK, Nigeria, and Ghana have launched the Sankore initiative, a £1.9 million program aimed at enhancing…
Telecom Sector Growth Hinges on AI, B2B Services, and Strategic Innovation Amidst…
The Nigerian telecom sector is grappling with steep tariff hikes, leaving consumers like Adebayo, a Lagos-based…
RackCentre Expands Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure with New AI Data Centre
RackCentre is making a significant contribution to Nigeria's digital economy with the launch of its new 12…
China’s Equity Market Sees Strong Revival as Tech Sector Attracts Global Investors
Global investors are showing renewed interest in mainland China’s stock markets, marking a shift after two years…
Overcoming Data Integration Challenges: The Key to Unlocking the Full Potential of…
The challenge facing 95% of IT leaders when it comes to AI agents lies in overcoming data integration issues. As…
NHRC to Collaborate with Tech Companies to Mitigate AI Risks in Nigeria
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nigeria has announced its plans to engage technology companies in…
Flutterwave Partners with FIRS for Seamless Digital Tax Payment System
Flutterwave, a leading African payment technology company, has joined forces with the Federal Inland Revenue…
Perplexity AI in Talks to Raise Funds at $18 Billion Valuation
Perplexity AI, an artificial intelligence startup focused on search tools, is in discussions to raise funding at…