OpenAI Drops GPT-4.1 Series with Focus on Coding Efficiency
OpenAI has introduced a new set of AI models dubbed the GPT-4.1 family, signaling a push toward smarter, more efficient…
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GIA and SEC Unveil Strategic Plan for Nigeria’s Digital Asset Market Growth
The Global Investment Advisory (GIA) Community, in partnership with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has unveiled a comprehensive Digital…
Firm secures funding to promote AI
The Kayode Alabi Leadership and Career Initiative (KLCI) has received N75 million in cloud credits from Amazon Web Services (AWS)…
Trump’s Commerce Secretary Warns of Future Tariffs on Tech Products
The U.S. tech industry’s temporary relief from tariffs may soon come to an end, according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.…
Federal Court Admits FIRS Documents in Ongoing Tax Evasion Case Against Binance in Nigeria
The Federal High Court in Abuja has accepted evidence from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) regarding its investigation into…
Telecom Operators Begin Infrastructure Overhaul Amid Service Complaints and Tariff Hike
Telecommunications operators across Nigeria have begun major upgrades and equipment installations to improve service quality nationwide. This move comes in…
Traditional Banks in Nigeria See Mixed Results as They Enter Fintech Space
Nigerian traditional banks began diving into the fintech industry in 2017, with Wema Bank’s launch of its ALAT platform marking…
NNPC Pushes Forward with 72% Completion of AKK Pipeline, Reaffirms Commitment to Energy Transition
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reported a 72% completion rate on the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline project,…
Google Slashes Prices to Woo U.S. Agencies, Challenges Microsoft’s Government Stronghold
In a bold move to challenge Microsoft’s dominance in the U.S. government software market, Google has announced a significant price…
5G Could Add $26 Billion to Africa’s GDP by 2030, Says GSMA
Africa is at the early stages of adopting fifth-generation (5G) mobile technology, but its economic potential is already making waves.…
Google’s James Manyika Highlights AI’s Potential for Transforming Africa’s Future
James Manyika, Google’s Senior Vice President for Research, Labs, Technology & Society, has outlined key areas where Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
AI Will Boost Human Productivity, Not Replace It – Prof. Abah at StemCon 2025
At the recently held StemCon 2025 at Nile University, Professor Joshua Abah, Dean of the Faculty of Computing, reassured attendees…
NCC Moves to Regulate Unclaimed Airtime and Data Balances for Telecom Subscribers
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has initiated discussions on regulating unclaimed airtime and data balances in the telecommunications sector. The…
Experts Urge Balance Between AI and Human Resources in Insurance Industry
As technological advancements such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, IoT, and Blockchain continue to transform industries, experts in the…
Sanwo-Olu to inaugurate Rack Centre LGS2 Data Centre April 10
On April 10, 2025, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will officially inaugurate the LGS2 Data Centre, a state-of-the-art…
Africa’s $60 Billion AI Bet: Ambitious but Lags Behind Global Rivals
Africa has set an ambitious goal with a $60 billion investment into Artificial Intelligence (AI) development, representing 2.2% of the…
Nigeria Eyes First National Data Park and AI Compute Hub at Egbin Power Plant
In an effort to boost Nigeria’s digital economy, the government is planning to build the country’s first National Data Park…
Tech Leaders to Convene in Abuja for $180 Billion African Digital Economy Conference
The African Digital Economy & Inclusivity Conference (AFDEIC) 2025 will be held in Abuja, Nigeria, from August 12 to 14.…
MTN Group Set to Launch Streaming Platform to Rival Netflix in Africa
MTN Group, Africa’s leading mobile operator, has announced plans to launch a new streaming platform aimed at competing with major…
AFDEIC 2025 to Address Africa’s $180B Digital Economy, AI’s Role in Inclusive Growth
The African Digital Economy & Inclusivity Conference (AFDEIC 2025) is poised to address Africa’s rapidly growing $180 billion digital economy,…
C&I Leasing Expands Electric Vehicle Use in Ghana Amid Successful Series 5 Commercial Paper Issuance
C&I Leasing Plc has experienced significant success in its recent Series 5 Commercial Paper Issuance, concluding in March 2025, which…
Microsoft Joint Venture Wicresoft to Halt China Operations and Lay Off 2,000 Staff Amid Tensions
Microsoft’s joint venture in China, Wicresoft, will halt its operations in the country starting Tuesday, according to a report by…
Telecom Service Quality Declines After Tariff Hike, Consumers Express Discontent
Telecom service quality in Nigeria has significantly deteriorated, sparking frustration among customers. Subscribers, including small business owners and everyday users,…
Experts Endorse Nigeria Re’s AI Strategy to Boost Insurance Sector Growth
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s insurance sector have shown strong support for Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation’s new artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, lauding its…
Trump Suggests China Could Receive Tariff Relief in Exchange for TikTok Approval
President Donald Trump recently indicated that China could receive tariff relief if it approves the sale of TikTok, the popular…
IpNX and NCC Strengthen Collaboration to Drive Nigeria’s Broadband Growth
IpNX, a leading Nigerian ICT company and connectivity provider, is deepening its collaboration with the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) to…
Nigeria Officially Recognizes Cryptocurrency as Securities in ISA 2025
Nigeria has officially recognized cryptocurrency and digital assets as securities for the first time with the enactment of the Investment…
Telcos Invest in Network Upgrades Amid Tariff Hikes to Satisfy Nigerian Customers
Telecom operators in Nigeria are embarking on major network infrastructure upgrades to address growing frustrations among customers due to poor…
US Tech and Retail Stocks Plunge as Trump’s Tariffs Trigger Global Market Panic
A sharp market sell-off was triggered after President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs, which sent megacap U.S. tech and…
OpenAI Secures $40 Billion Funding to Propel AGI Research and Stargate Initiative
OpenAI has raised $40 billion in a new funding round aimed at accelerating its pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).…