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Nigeria Sets Ambitious Goal to Achieve 95% Digital Literacy by 2030
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared its strong commitment to achieving 95% digital literacy by 2030, a…
Nigerian AI-inclined startups dominate Google’s new program
Google has unveiled the ninth edition of its Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa program, spotlighting 15…
SBM Warns of Telecom Sector Collapse Without Urgent FX Access, Policy Reform
SBM Intelligence, a leading research firm, has raised alarms over the deteriorating state of Nigeria’s…
OpenAI Launches Codex: Advanced AI Coding Agent for Developers
OpenAI has introduced Codex, a sophisticated AI coding agent designed to assist software developers in automating…
Fintech Urged as Key to Business Growth for SMEs in Ghana – Experts Highlight…
At the 2025 Citi Business Festival (#CitiBusinessFestival), Martin Kwame Awagah, President of the Ghana Fintech…
Bank of Ghana Urges Stronger Cybersecurity Collaboration to Protect Financial…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is calling for enhanced cybersecurity measures across Africa’s financial sector,…
UK Regulator Moves to Rein in Google’s Search Power with Strategic Market…
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced plans to designate Google with “strategic market…
US Alleges Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek Supports Military and Dodges Export Controls…
The United States government has accused Chinese AI firm DeepSeek of aiding China's military and intelligence…
Absa Bank Ghana: Digital Integration Key to Market Access and SME Financing
Absa Bank Ghana has emphasized the importance of digital integration for business growth, financial inclusion, and…
NCC Projects Surge in Telecom Investments Amid Economic Recovery and…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has projected a significant increase in investments in the country’s…
Europe Pushes for Digital Sovereignty Amid U.S. Tech Dominance and Trump’s…
As Donald Trump begins his second term as U.S. president, a growing number of Europeans are turning away from…
Nigeria Leads Global Stablecoin Adoption in 2025, Second in Overall Digital Asset…
Nigeria has emerged as the global leader in stablecoin adoption, according to the newly released 2025 Report…
NCC Vows to Expose and Prosecute Telecom Vandals Under New Infrastructure…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced its intention to collaborate more closely with security…
NIBSS Launches ISO 20022-Compliant National Payment Stack to Revolutionize Digital…
The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has officially launched the National Payment Stack (NPS), an…
EU Court Adviser Backs €4.1 Billion Antitrust Fine Against Google Over Android…
Alphabet’s Google is facing a significant legal challenge in Europe as a top adviser to the European Union’s…
Experts Urge African Organisations to Embrace Digital Transformation for Economic…
Organisations and government agencies across Africa have been strongly encouraged to prioritise digital…
Apple Explores Generative AI to Accelerate Custom Chip Design, Says Tech Chief
Apple is exploring the use of generative artificial intelligence to enhance the design process of its custom…
Nigerian Power Sector and Government Lag Behind in Digital Resilience, NESG Warns
At a biennial lecture in Lagos organized by the Chartered Institute of Directors, the CEO of the Nigerian Economic…
Intel Bolsters Leadership with Key Engineering Hires Under CEO Tan’s Turnaround…
Intel has announced the hiring of three prominent executives from the chip industry as part of CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s…
Corporate Stablecoin Adoption Set to Surge as U.S. Senate Approves Regulatory…
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that could significantly shape the future of stablecoins, marking a major…
USSD Now Costs ₦6.98 per 2 Minutes as Direct User Billing Begins Nationwide
Starting June 18, 2025, Nigerians using USSD codes for mobile banking and other digital transactions will now pay…
Tensions Escalate as Trump Mulls Iran Strike, Markets React Sharply
Hopes for a ceasefire between Israel and Iran took a blow after U.S. President Donald Trump made inflammatory…
Experts Highlight Urgent Need for AI Infrastructure at Lagos Tech Forum
Global infrastructure company Vertiv, in collaboration with Africa Hyperscalers and Turner & Townsend, is…
Nigeria Takes Key Role in Global Push to Connect 2.6 Billion Offline People
Nigeria has reclaimed a leading position in global digital policy as Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of…
Telcos Hail New USSD Billing Rule as NCC, CBN Tackle Bank Payment Default
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has endorsed a new billing framework…
Elon Musk’s xAI Nears $5 Billion Debt Raise Despite Tepid Investor Interest
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is on course to secure $5 billion in fresh debt financing led by…
Wall Street Slips as Mideast Tensions and Fed Uncertainty Weigh on Markets
Wall Street futures declined on Tuesday amid growing investor caution as the Israel-Iran conflict entered its…
German AI Defence Start-up Helsing Secures €600 Million in Major Investment Round
German defence technology start-up Helsing has successfully raised €600 million in its latest funding round,…
OpenAI Considers Antitrust Action Against Microsoft Amid Partnership Tensions
OpenAI executives are weighing whether to accuse Microsoft, their largest investor, of anticompetitive practices,…
Beyond the Balance Sheet: Nigeria’s Bank Recapitalisation Spurs Debate on Profit…
With only months left before the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation deadline, banks in Nigeria are…