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. This feature allows users…
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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) as the agency investigates…
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 artificial intelligence without delivering tangible…
Nigeria’s Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion Set to Reach $1.5 Trillion by 2030 – Mastercard Report
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 Service
In 2024, Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) experienced a significant 33% revenue shortfall, collecting only N1.699 trillion of the N2.196…
DICE 3.0: Africa’s Premier Tech and Business Networking Event Set for April 2025
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, intensifying its competition with…
OpenAI’s Brad Lightcap Takes on Expanded Role to Drive Global Growth and Partnerships
OpenAI’s Chief Operating Officer, Brad Lightcap, is set to lead the company’s global expansion efforts and corporate partnerships, as announced…
Ghana Gov’t to Deploy Technology to Combat Illegal Mining and Boost National Revenue
The government of Ghana has announced plans to implement technology-driven measures to address the growing challenge of illegal mining, which…
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 facing challenges in managing…
UK, Nigeria, and Ghana Launch £1.9 Million Initiative to Boost West Africa’s Tech Ecosystem
The UK, Nigeria, and Ghana have launched the Sankore initiative, a £1.9 million program aimed at enhancing science, technology, and…
Telecom Sector Growth Hinges on AI, B2B Services, and Strategic Innovation Amidst Rising Costs
The Nigerian telecom sector is grappling with steep tariff hikes, leaving consumers like Adebayo, a Lagos-based small business owner, shocked…
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 Megawatt Artificial Intelligence…
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 of hesitation. This…
Overcoming Data Integration Challenges: The Key to Unlocking the Full Potential of AI Agents
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 addressing the potential…
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 Service (FIRS) to enable digital…
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 an $18 billion…
Instagram Outage in the U.S. Nearly Resolved, Reports Show Significant Drop
Meta’s Instagram service experienced a widespread outage across the U.S. on Thursday evening, with users facing difficulties accessing the platform.…
Beijing Supports Manus AI Startup as China Eyes New Tech Giant
Chinese AI startup Manus has gained significant attention following its recent registration of a China-facing AI assistant and its appearance…
Nigeria and India Strengthen Economic Ties: Focus on Trade, Investment, and Key Sectors
Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, focusing on trade, investment, and cooperation in sectors like…
FCTA Approves N2.1 Billion Contracts, Including N242.8 Million for FCT-IRS Microsoft License
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved a total of N2,183,399,860 for various contracts within Abuja, with a significant…
EU Commission Accuses Google of Violating Digital Markets Act Over Search and Play Store Practices
The European Commission has issued preliminary findings accusing Alphabet Inc. of breaching the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in its Google…
Digital Asset Management: Transforming Registrars’ Role in the Future of Investor Services
Investor services are undergoing a major transformation, driven by rising shareholder expectations and regulatory pressures. Traditional methods of record-keeping and…
OADC to Build $240M Hyperscale Data Centre in Lagos, Boosting Africa’s Digital Infrastructure
Open Access Data Centres (OADC), a subsidiary of WIOCC, has announced a significant investment of $240 million to build a…
Ghana’s Telecom Sector Struggles with Poor Reception and Slow Internet
A recent report by CUTS International, a consumer advocacy group, has raised alarm over ongoing challenges in Ghana’s telecommunications sector.…
Microsoft to Launch Three Data Centres in Malaysia by Mid-2025
Microsoft has announced plans to launch its first cloud region in Malaysia, with three data centres set to go live…
GSM Maintains Dominance as Active Data Internet Subscribers in Nigeria Reach 142 Million
As of January 2025, Nigeria’s active data internet subscribers reached 142.16 million, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The…
Nigeria’s Crypto Future: Stronger Regulations to Boost Investment, Says FlashChange CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of FlashChange, Bidemi Oke, discussed the growing role of cryptocurrencies in Nigeria’s financial landscape, emphasizing that…
Big Tech’s Data Center Surge Sparks New Risks for U.S. Power Grid
The rapid expansion of data centers in the U.S., particularly in regions like Data Center Alley near Washington D.C., is…