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Ghana becomes Africa's first nation to integrate payment functionality into its national identity card, aiming to strengthen domestic financial infrastructure and reduce reliance on international payment networks like Visa and Mastercard.
Karthikeyan Thirumalaisamy, a Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft, leads the security platform protecting Azure, Office, and Windows. His work processes over a billion daily requests, reduces costs by 50%, and includes award-winning research.
A Nigerian university student shared her shock when ChatGPT declined to answer her exam questions, citing academic dishonesty concerns. The AI's ethical stance has divided social media users.
Software giant Oracle has initiated mass layoffs affecting over 30,000 employees globally, including 12,000 in India, as it restructures to focus on artificial intelligence and data centers.
Truecaller has reached over 500 million users globally, with 68 billion spam calls identified in 2025. The app sees strong growth in Nigeria and other MEA markets, evolving into a key trust layer for digital communication.
Despite massive investments in subsea cables and fibre optics, Africa accounts for less than 1% of global compute capacity, with experts warning the continent is falling behind in AI and hyperscale race.
Microsoft's Akua Gyekye warns that Africa's digital future depends less on AI adoption speed and more on effective cross-border data governance, highlighting fragmentation as a major obstacle to innovation.
Former Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun has launched Nidacity, a private sector educational media platform aimed at reducing Nigeria's 95% startup failure rate by providing practical education, mentorship, and business intelligence to entrepreneurs, especial
A viral social media challenge initiated by The Gathering NG has evolved into a youth-led movement, compelling brands like MTN Nigeria to engage collaboratively. This shift highlights how Nigeria's digital generation is transitioning from passive consumpt
The Federal Government has implemented a results-driven funding model for its N12 billion National Digital Economy Research Clusters, linking support to measurable outcomes and policy impact.
Meta begins testing Instagram Plus, a premium subscription offering exclusive features like anonymous Story viewing and multiple audience lists for regular users in select countries.
Former Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun launches Nidacity, a digital platform to support Nigerian entrepreneurs with practical knowledge and mentorship, aiming to reduce the 95% startup failure rate within five years.
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Moniepoint Inc. has opened applications for its sixth Women in Tech internship programme, themed 'There Is Space for You,' aiming to bridge gender gaps in Nigeria's tech sector by offering mentorship and full-time roles.
The Safer Media Initiative (SMI) conducted a training program for journalists in Lagos, focusing on the effective, responsible, and safe use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in journalism. Experts emphasized that AI will not replace journalists but w
Nkechi Ali-Balogun announces PRCAN's push for AI integration in PR across Africa, emphasizing ethical frameworks and skill evolution at the Lagos Knowledge Hub event.
Moniepoint Inc. has announced applications for its sixth Women in Tech internship, aiming to bridge gender gaps in Nigeria's tech sector with roles in high-demand fields like engineering and cybersecurity.
Arc-Lights Foundation successfully hosted the inaugural ARC-RISE Summit 2026, a virtual event uniting learners, educators, and tech enthusiasts from 14 countries to advance AI, robotics, and STEM education across Africa with practical solutions.
The Federal Government has confirmed the execution phase for Nigeria's next-generation satellite program, with NIGCOMSAT-2A launching in 2028 and 2B in 2029 to boost connectivity, security, and digital economy growth.
The National Orientation Agency introduces the CLHEEAN App, an AI-driven platform to enhance communication, provide civic education, and foster inclusive governance in Nigeria.
A Tennessee grandmother was wrongly jailed for over five months after an AI facial recognition system misidentified her in a North Dakota bank fraud case, highlighting concerns over police reliance on unverified technology.
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The ongoing Middle East conflict emphasizes Nigeria's urgent need to adopt drone technology for enhanced national security and economic growth, as highlighted by ARCO Worldwide Services and NACETEM.
The Federal Government invites academic and research institutions to submit proposals for a N12 billion funding scheme aimed at establishing research clusters to drive Nigeria's digital transformation.
An expert warns that the Middle East conflict underscores Nigeria's urgent need to adopt drone technology for security and economic growth, as ARCO and NACETEM sign an MoU to boost innovation and training.
Apple CEO Tim Cook advises users to limit smartphone screen time, emphasizing real-world interactions and nature. He discusses Apple's 50-year history, AI potential, and mental health impacts of excessive device use.
Women across West Africa are playing pivotal roles in transforming digital payments systems, enhancing financial inclusion, and supporting economic growth through strategic leadership in fintech and banking sectors.
Nigeria and the EU strengthen digital collaboration through the 3MTT program, aiming to train three million tech talents to compete globally and drive economic growth.
Industry leaders at Scrum Day Nigeria caution that rapid AI adoption and cultural dynamics, like hierarchical workplaces, are undermining product quality and team wellbeing, urging balanced, responsible integration.
NIGCOMSAT hosts the Nigerian Satellite Week 2026 in Abuja, featuring startup demos and accelerator programs to drive innovation and partnerships in satellite technology.