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10% Of Nigerians Affected By Data Breaches Since 2004 – Report
A new report by global cybersecurity firm Surfshark reveals that 10% of Nigerians have fallen victim to data…
Tinubu’s “Nigeria First” Policy Set to Boost Local Industry and Jobs, Says NASENI
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recently launched “Nigeria First” policy has received strong backing from the…
OpenAI and Microsoft Rework Partnership Amid $57.9B Funding and IPO Talks
OpenAI and Microsoft are in the midst of high-level negotiations to reshape their multibillion-dollar partnership,…
SoftBank Group seen booking modest fourth quarter loss as Vision Fund suffers
SoftBank Group is expected to report a net loss of 26.9 billion yen ($184.4 million) for its fourth quarter,…
MTN Nigeria Pays N764.2bn in Taxes, Invests N3.5bn in Social Initiatives, and…
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTNN) announced a substantial contribution of N764.2 billion in taxes, levies, and…
Microsoft 2025 Work Trend Report: Rise of the Frontier Firm Signals AI-Led…
Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index, developed in collaboration with LinkedIn, introduces the concept of the…
Nigeria Records 119,000 Data Breaches in Q1 2025 Amid Global Decline — Surfshark…
In the first quarter of 2025, Nigeria recorded over 119,000 data breaches, according to a new report from…
Shareholders Urge SEC to Overhaul Unclaimed Dividend Process in Nigerian Banks
Shareholders in Nigeria are pressing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), registrars, and stockbrokers to…
OpenAI Appoints Fidji Simo as CEO of Applications to Drive Global Operations and…
OpenAI has announced that Fidji Simo will become its new Chief Executive Officer of Applications, a role aimed at…
Airtel Africa Gears Up for Airtel Money IPO, Projects H1 2026 Listing and Robust…
Airtel Africa is making significant strides in its preparation for the IPO of Airtel Money, its mobile money…
Microsoft Triumphs in FTC’s Appeal, Securing $69 Billion Activision Blizzard…
In a significant legal win for Microsoft, a federal appeals court ruled on May 7, 2025, to reject a challenge by…
Trump Administration to Overturn Biden’s Global AI Chip Export Restrictions
The Trump administration is set to rescind and revise a Biden-era regulation that aimed to limit the global export…
Africa’s Digital Leap: How Multi-Industry Fintechs Like Redtech Are Powering a…
Africa’s digital economy is undergoing rapid transformation, with fintechs leading the charge. While traditional…
SEC Launches Tech Adoption Survey to Accelerize Innovation in Nigerian Capital…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has initiated a technology adoption survey targeted at…
African Startups Raise $803M in Early 2025, Signaling Strong Tech Sector Rebound
In a strong indication of recovery, African startups have collectively raised $803 million in funding between…
Gmail Users Face Lockout Risk After Sophisticated Phishing Attack, Google Warns
Google has sounded the alarm for its 1.8 billion Gmail users, urging anyone affected by a recent password hack to…
Nigerian CEOs Embrace AI and Market Expansion to Tackle Economic Challenges – PwC…
Nigerian CEOs are aggressively adopting artificial intelligence and exploring new markets as part of broader…
OpenAI to Halve Microsoft Revenue Share Amid Corporate Restructuring
OpenAI has informed investors that it plans to significantly reduce the share of its revenue going to Microsoft as…
Nigeria Must Strengthen AI Regulations to Build Trust and Innovation, Says…
To fully harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Nigeria needs to establish a robust regulatory…
Nigeria’s Internet Usage Declines After 50% Telecom Tariff Hike, Yet MTN Posts…
Internet usage in Nigeria saw a slight drop following a 50% increase in telecom tariffs approved by the Nigerian…
Microsoft Officially Shuts Down Skype After 22 Years, Shifting Focus to Teams
Microsoft has officially ended support for Skype after 22 years of service, signaling a shift toward its more…
MTN Nigeria Fintech Revenue Soars 58% on Airtime Lending Surge
MTN Nigeria recorded a significant 57.9% year-on-year jump in its fintech revenue, reaching ₦36.1 billion in Q1…
African Start-ups Raise $803M in Q1 2025 as Investor Confidence Rebounds
African start-ups raised a remarkable $803 million in Q1 2025 across 163 deals, marking a 43% increase from the…
OpenAI Moves to Acquire AI Coding Startup Windsurf in Landmark $3 Billion Deal
In a strategic move to expand its influence in the AI-powered software development market, OpenAI has entered an…
Nigerian Business Leaders Share Survival Tactics for Startups Battling Economic…
At a time when economic uncertainty looms large over Nigeria’s startup ecosystem, several industry leaders have…
Accelerex and ITEX Join Zone’s Blockchain Network for Real-Time Payment…
Nigeria's top payment terminal service providers, Accelerex and ITEX, have announced their integration into Zone's…
Nigeria Leads AI Innovation at Dubai Forum: A Bold Step for Global Tech Diplomacy
Nigeria made a powerful statement at the Dubai AI Week 2025, underscoring its rising influence in the global…
U.S. Pushes to Break Up Google’s Ad-Tech Monopoly Following Judge’s Ruling
The U.S. Department of Justice has taken a bold step by seeking a breakup of Google's ad-tech business after a…
Bybit Enters Traditional Markets with U.S. Stocks and Commodities in Bold…
Bybit, a prominent crypto exchange, is diversifying its offerings by adding U.S. stocks and commodities like gold…
Nigeria to Meta: Exiting Won’t Erase Violations or Deter Accountability
Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has firmly responded to Meta’s warning…