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Zhipu AI Launches Free AI Agent, Escalating China’s Tech Race
Chinese AI startup Zhipu AI has introduced a new free AI agent called AutoGLM Rumination, marking a significant…
Sam George Advocates for Inclusive AI Integration to Drive Ghana’s Development
Ghana’s Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has emphasized the…
Berlin Considers All Options in Response to U.S. Tariffs, Including Targeting Tech…
The German government has stated that "nothing is off the table" regarding potential responses to the threat of…
OpenAI Implements Temporary Limits on ChatGPT’s Image Generation Feature Due to…
OpenAI's new image generation feature in ChatGPT, launched earlier this week, has faced rapid adoption, leading to…
Nigeria Accelerates Digital Trade Agenda Under AfCFTA, Seeks Global Partnerships
Nigeria is intensifying its efforts to expand digital trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area…
Gaps in Broadband and Data Centres Threaten Nigeria’s $1tn Economy Target,…
Nigeria's ambition to reach a $1 trillion economy by 2031 is at risk due to significant gaps in its digital…
MTN Ghana Reports 34% Revenue Growth and Announces Dividend Payout for 2024
MTN Ghana has delivered strong financial results for 2024, showcasing a remarkable 34.5% year-on-year increase in…
Intel Announces Major Board Changes as CEO Pushes for Turnaround
Intel Corp. has announced that three of its board members will retire and not seek reelection at the company's…
Google Launches Gemini 2.5, Setting New Benchmark in AI Reasoning Amid Fierce…
Google has unveiled Gemini 2.5, its most advanced artificial intelligence model yet, which promises to…
Experts Call for Financing, Technology, and Mechanization to Boost Nigeria’s…
At the BusinessDay Future of Agriculture Conference in Lagos, experts addressed the challenges hindering Nigeria’s…
Senate Investigates Rising Data Costs and Pushes for Mandatory Citizen…
The Nigerian Senate has directed its Committee on Communications to investigate the recent surge in data costs by…
Surge in Attacks on Telecom Infrastructure Raises Doubts Over Nigeria’s…
Telecom infrastructure in Nigeria is under increasing threat, with rising incidents of fibre cuts, equipment…
Trump Proposes Tariff Reduction to Finalize TikTok Deal with China
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed willingness to reduce tariffs on China in exchange for a deal regarding…
mediaReachOMD Launches AI-Driven OCI 2.0 to Revolutionize Consumer Insights
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, mediaReachOMD has unveiled OCI 2.0, the latest evolution of its…
Nigeria’s Broadband Penetration Reaches 45.61% Despite Decline in Telecom…
Nigeria's broadband penetration has shown consistent growth, reaching 45.61% as of January 2025, with a total…
Nigerian Startups Dominate West African Funding, Cornering 80% of Investments
Nigeria remains the undisputed leader in West Africa’s startup ecosystem, securing a dominant 80% of the region’s…
MTN Group and Airtel Africa Partner to Share Network Infrastructure in Nigeria and…
MTN Group and Airtel Africa have officially entered into agreements to share network infrastructure in Uganda and…
China Leads Global Chipmaking Investment in 2025 Despite Decline, SEMI Report…
China is set to continue its dominance in global chipmaking investment in 2025, despite experiencing a notable…
U.S. Blacklists Over 50 Chinese Tech Firms to Curb China’s AI and Chip…
The U.S. Department of Commerce has added over 50 Chinese companies to its export blacklist in an effort to…
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.…
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)…
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…
Nigeria’s Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion Set to Reach $1.5…
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…
In 2024, Nigeria's electricity distribution companies (DisCos) experienced a significant 33% revenue shortfall,…
DICE 3.0: Africa’s Premier Tech and Business Networking Event Set for April…
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,…
OpenAI’s Brad Lightcap Takes on Expanded Role to Drive Global Growth and…
OpenAI's Chief Operating Officer, Brad Lightcap, is set to lead the company's global expansion efforts and…
Ghana Gov’t to Deploy Technology to Combat Illegal Mining and Boost National…
The government of Ghana has announced plans to implement technology-driven measures to address the growing…
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…
UK, Nigeria, and Ghana Launch £1.9 Million Initiative to Boost West Africa’s…
The UK, Nigeria, and Ghana have launched the Sankore initiative, a £1.9 million program aimed at enhancing…