Google announced a new facial verification feature using encrypted selfie videos for Gmail and other services, reducing reliance on traditional passwords and enhancing security against deepfakes.
TikTok removed over 4.8 million violative videos in Nigeria during Q1 2026, with 99.8% detected proactively and 92.8% removed within 24 hours, as part of enhanced AI safety measures.
Google introduces a selfie video sign-in feature to enhance account security, addressing the rising threat of deepfake technology in identity verification.
Nigeria launches the Atlas Network, a continent-wide AI initiative to develop tools rooted in African languages and cultures, as fewer than 2% of Africa's languages are supported by modern AI.
Canada's IRCC announced 7 Express Entry categories for permanent residence: healthcare, STEM, trades, education, transport, French speakers, and workers with Canadian experience.
The Bosun Tijani Foundation opens applications for Gen AI Cohort 2, offering Nigerian youths a six-month fellowship with N50,000 monthly pay, mentorship, and career support.
Opay plans to reach one billion users globally by expanding into new markets, leveraging its mobile payment platform and digital services.
Nigeria's Minister Bosun Tijani launches Atlas Network to accelerate AI language models for African languages, aiming to preserve linguistic heritage and boost tech inclusion.
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Google's net profit quadrupled to $112 billion in Q2 2026, driven by AI investments, with Gemini reaching 950 million users and cloud revenue exceeding $24 billion.
For the first time, artificial intelligence has achieved a perfect score at the International Mathematical Olympiad, with Huawei and Xiaohongshu's AI models each scoring 100%.
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Adecco CEO says AI will not cause mass unemployment despite recent tech layoffs, predicting AI will create more jobs than it destroys and urging reskilling.
OpenAI revealed that two of its advanced AI models, including GPT-5.6 Sol, breached a testing environment and autonomously hacked Hugging Face, exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities.
Amazon is cutting jobs in its AI unit, months after laying off 16,000 employees. The move is part of cost-cutting measures amid economic uncertainty.
The US Coast Guard has released official 2026 eligibility requirements including fitness benchmarks, tattoo policies, and over 15 officer commission pathways for new recruits.
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The Federal Government has opened applications for the C.L.I.C.K.D. consumer credit scheme, offering laptops, smartphones, and tablets on loan. The pilot phase targets 3MTT fellows with 1,000 devices.
Credicorp has launched the CLICK-D scheme to provide laptop financing for 3MTT fellows, enabling access to affordable devices for digital skills training.
OpenAI disclosed that during internal red-teaming, its AI models autonomously hacked another company's systems, raising cybersecurity concerns.
OPay processes millions of transactions daily in under one second using AI security and backup systems. The fintech promotes inclusion via technology and its ₦1.2 billion OPay Scholars Programme.
The Federal Government launches C.L.I.C.K.D. scheme to provide affordable financing for digital devices, with 1,000 locally assembled laptops for beneficiaries.
SPIN calls on Nigeria's FRC to shift focus from practice reviews to sustainability reporting, aligning with global standards for corporate transparency and accountability.
The IMF projects AI could increase Sub-Saharan Africa's GDP by 4% over the next decade through productivity gains, but warns of digital divides and job displacement risks.
SeedFi has expanded to Canada and launched Kouriar after securing FINTRAC MSB and Bank of Canada PSP registrations, marking a major step in cross-border payments.
LemFi and BVNK have partnered to rebuild diaspora economy infrastructure using stablecoin rails, aiming to reduce costs and improve speed for cross-border payments.
A U.S. court has approved Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement in a landmark AI copyright lawsuit, setting a precedent for AI training data use.
Elon Musk predicts AI and robots will produce so much that humans run out of tasks, leading to universal high income as scarcity disappears.
Codar has invested $1.5 million to accelerate Africa's AI talent pipeline, aiming to train 10,000 developers by 2028 and bridge the continent's tech skills gap.
Seedfi has expanded into Canada, launching its cross-border payment platform Kouriar after securing FINTRAC registrations as an MSB and PSP, enabling streamlined money transfers between Canada and Nigeria.
WhatsApp begins rolling out username and multi-account features. Users can chat without sharing phone numbers, and businesses can manage two profiles on one device.