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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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Tech Leaders to Convene in Abuja for $180 Billion African Digital Economy…
The African Digital Economy & Inclusivity Conference (AFDEIC) 2025 will be held in Abuja, Nigeria, from August…
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…
AFDEIC 2025 to Address Africa’s $180B Digital Economy, AI’s Role in…
The African Digital Economy & Inclusivity Conference (AFDEIC 2025) is poised to address Africa’s rapidly…
C&I Leasing Expands Electric Vehicle Use in Ghana Amid Successful Series 5…
C&I Leasing Plc has experienced significant success in its recent Series 5 Commercial Paper Issuance,…
Microsoft Joint Venture Wicresoft to Halt China Operations and Lay Off 2,000 Staff…
Microsoft's joint venture in China, Wicresoft, will halt its operations in the country starting Tuesday, according…
Telecom Service Quality Declines After Tariff Hike, Consumers Express Discontent
Telecom service quality in Nigeria has significantly deteriorated, sparking frustration among customers.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
US Tech and Retail Stocks Plunge as Trump’s Tariffs Trigger Global Market…
A sharp market sell-off was triggered after President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs, which sent…
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…
Telecom Operators Turn to Edge Computing to Accelerate AI Adoption in Nigeria
Telecom operators worldwide are embracing edge computing to manage the surge in AI-driven data traffic, and…
Equinix Expands Data Center in Lagos to Boost Nigeria’s Digital Economy
Equinix, formerly known as MainOne, has unveiled the expansion of its Lagos data center, LG2.3, to meet the rising…
China Urges Banks to Boost Credit Support for Technology Firms
China's National Financial Regulatory Administration has called on banks to increase their issuance of credit…
Luxshare Considers Hong Kong Listing to Raise up to $3 Billion
China's Luxshare Precision Industry, a major supplier for Apple, is reportedly exploring a potential listing in…
OpenAI Expands Image Generator Access to All Free ChatGPT Users Amid High Demand…
OpenAI has made its advanced image-generation tool available to all ChatGPT users, including those on the free…
OpenAI Secures $40 Billion in Record Funding, Valuation Soars to $300 Billion
OpenAI has successfully completed the largest private tech funding round in history, securing an impressive $40…
Telecom Infrastructure Under Siege: Vandalism and Theft Disrupting Nigeria’s…
Telecommunication infrastructure in Nigeria is facing persistent attacks, including fibre cuts, vandalism, and…
Financial Institutions in Africa Face Growing Cybercrime Threats, Summit to…
Financial institutions in Africa are increasingly becoming prime targets of cybercrime, according to the…
Retym Raises $75 Million to Develop AI-Optimized Chips for Data Centers
Chip startup Retym has secured $75 million in funding as part of a larger $180 million investment to develop…
TikTok Removes 2.4 Million Nigerian Videos in Global Crackdown on Content…
In the fourth quarter of 2024, TikTok took down 2.4 million videos from Nigerian users due to policy violations,…
Apple Hit with $162 Million Fine in France Over Ad Tracking Violations
Apple has been slapped with a €150 million ($162.42 million) fine by French antitrust regulators for allegedly…