Africa Strengthens Cybersecurity with Stricter Data Protection Laws
In a significant move toward enhancing data security, 39 out of 55 African nations have now enacted data protection laws,…
Category: Technology
Dubai Leads as Most Digitally Dependent City in 2025
Dubai has claimed the top spot as the most digitally dependent city in the world for 2025, according to a…
Nvidia and Broadcom Test Intel’s 18A Chip Process Amid Delays in Foundry Business
Nvidia and Broadcom are reportedly conducting tests on Intel’s 18A chip manufacturing process, a critical step as both companies evaluate…
DeepSeek’s Growth Highlights the Rise of China’s AI Industry, Says Official
DeepSeek, a rising AI startup based in Hangzhou, is being hailed as a symbol of China’s growing prominence in artificial…
Nigeria Customs Service Enhances Trade Efficiency with Full Bank Integration and B’Odogwu System
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the full integration of all commercial banks for Form ‘M’ openings, a significant…
China to Launch Policy Supporting Nationwide RISC-V Chip Adoption
China is set to issue a policy to promote the use of open-source RISC-V chip technology nationwide, aiming to reduce…
Etranzact Ghana Named ‘Fintech Company of the Year’ at 2025 Ghana Fintech Awards
Etranzact Ghana, a leader in payment technology services, was awarded the prestigious ‘Fintech Company of the Year’ title at the…
U.S. Consulate Partners to Empower 120 Nigerian Technicians for Economic Growth
The U.S. Consulate General Lagos has collaborated with the Field of Skills and Dreams VTE Academy to launch the Emerging…
Nigeria’s Real Estate Sector Becomes the Third Largest Contributor to GDP
Nigeria’s real estate sector has gained significant attention as it emerged as the third largest contributor to the country’s GDP…
Bitcoin Rallies Over 20% After Trump Announces Strategic Crypto Reserve
Bitcoin surged over 20% from last week’s lows after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to include cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin,…
South Africa Fines Google R500 Million and Investigates Tech Giants Over Advertising Imbalance
South Africa’s Competition Commission has launched an investigation into major tech companies, including Google, X, and Meta, for their role…
Strategies for Staying Authentically Informed in the Digital Age
Staying informed as a citizen in the digital age has become increasingly complex due to the abundance of information, misinformation,…
Google Launches Free AI Coding Assistant for Nigerian Developers
Google has launched a new AI-powered coding assistant called Gemini Code Assist, offering a free version to developers in Nigeria.…
ECOWAS Workshop Reinforces Regional Energy Data Integration
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing regional energy data integration with the…
ICT Contributes 17.7% to Nigeria’s GDP, Telecom Sector Leads Growth
In a recent report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector contributed 17.68%…
Interswitch Pushes for AI Integration in Africa’s Workforce and Economy
Interswitch, a leading integrated payments and digital commerce company in Africa, is emphasizing the critical role of Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
NESG Calls for AI Adoption in Nigerian Town Planning to Boost Productivity
The Chairman of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), Olaniyi Yusuf, has emphasized the need for the integration of Artificial…
Dollar Strengthens Amid Trade War Uncertainty; Nvidia Results Lack Impact on Stocks
The U.S. dollar gained strength on Thursday as Treasury yields rebounded, following mixed signals from the U.S. administration regarding tariffs.…
Ghana and Rwanda Sign MoU to Enhance Cross-Border Fintech Operations
Ghana and Rwanda have taken a significant step towards financial innovation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at…
Nigeria and Kazakhstan to Strengthen Cooperation in Agriculture, Trade, and Technology
Nigeria and Kazakhstan are preparing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance bilateral relations, with a particular focus…
Securing Africa’s Digital Future: Addressing Cybersecurity Challenges in the Digital Age
As Africa rapidly embraces technological advancements and digital transformation, the continent faces significant cybersecurity challenges. With growing interconnections across critical…
Tinubu Vows Support for Fintech Growth in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has pledged his administration’s commitment to supporting the growth of the financial technology (Fintech) sector, particularly businesses…
Chegg Files Lawsuit Against Google, Claims AI Overviews Harm Publishers’ Revenue Streams
A lawsuit filed by U.S. education technology company Chegg accuses Google of using its artificial intelligence (AI) overviews to undermine…
Young Nigerians Positioned to Drive AI Growth for Economic Prosperity
Victor Benjamin, the West/South-South Director for Young Professionals for Tinubu, has emphasized that young Nigerians will play a crucial role…
Indian Tech Sector Poised for Strong Growth, Set to Cross $300 Billion by FY26, Says Nasscom
India’s technology sector is on track for accelerated growth in fiscal year 2025, according to the National Association of Software…
Qatar Partners with Scale AI to Enhance Government Services Through AI
Qatar’s government has recently signed a strategic five-year agreement with Scale AI, a leading AI data company based in San…
US Demands EU Clarification on Antitrust Rules for Big Tech
U.S. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan has demanded clarification from EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera on how the European Union…
Cloud Expo 2025 Set to Boost Africa’s $180bn Digital Economy
The IoT West Africa and Data Centre Cloud Expo 2025, co-located with Power and Water Nigeria, is set to be…
CSCS Launches Upgraded RegConnect Version 2 to Improve Data Exchange for Registrars
The Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS) has unveiled an enhanced version of its web-based application designed to streamline operations…
The Urgent Need for Homegrown Venture Capital in Ghana’s Startup Ecosystem
For years, Ghana’s startup ecosystem, like many African nations, has thrived with the help of foreign donors such as USAID,…