Meta, FG Launch AI Academy With $5,000 Funding for Startups
Meta and the Federal Government have launched an AI academy to train 5,000 Nigerian youths, with selected startups receiving $5,000 each in funding.
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Airtel, Starlink Launch Africa's First Satellite-to-Phone Service
Airtel Africa and Starlink launched the first commercial satellite-to-phone service in Africa on August 14, 2026, in the DRC, enabling compatible smartphones to connect directly to satellites without a dish, initially offering SMS and light-data apps.
MTN Launches One TV Streaming Platform to Rival Netflix
MTN launches One TV, a flexible streaming platform rivaling Netflix in Africa, as MultiChoice cuts seven DStv Premium channels amid shifting viewer habits.
Airtel, Starlink Launch Satellite-to-Phone Service in DRC
Airtel and Starlink have launched satellite-to-phone service in the DRC, marking the first such deployment in Africa, aiming to bridge connectivity gaps in remote areas.
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AI Cyberattacks Surge 56%, Cost $6.04M Per Breach – IBM
AI-driven cyberattacks surged 56% in 2025, with average breach costs hitting $6.04 million, according to IBM's latest report.
SEC Admits 3 More Crypto Firms, ARIP Participants Now 14
Nigeria's SEC admits three additional crypto firms into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP), bringing total participants to 14, as it intensifies oversight of the digital asset sector.
Anthropic Revenue Surges 1360% to $11.5 Billion, IPO Looms
Anthropic's annualized revenue hit $11.5 billion, up 1360% from $790 million, fueled by enterprise AI adoption, positioning the company for a potential IPO by 2027.
YouTube Doubles Watch Hours and Shorts Views Requirements
YouTube raises Partner Programme entry requirements from February 1, 2027, doubling watch hours to 8,000 and Shorts views to 20 million, affecting Nigerian creators.
25 Years of Connectivity: Tech That Changed Nigerian Business
Over 25 years, internet connectivity transformed Nigerian business, from dial-up to 5G, enabling e-commerce, fintech, and remote work, reshaping the economy.
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Spotify to Label AI-Generated Artists with 'AI Persona' Badge
Spotify will introduce an 'AI Persona' badge starting mid-September to identify AI-generated artist identities, excluding them from recommendations by default to prioritize human creators.
NITDA Signs MoUs with Fireflies AI, Goose FL for Digital Growth
NITDA signs MoUs with Fireflies AI and Goose FL to expand Nigeria's digital footprint, enhance AI skills, and create jobs, according to DG Kashifu Inuwa.
Spotify to Label AI-Generated Artists with New Profile Labels
Spotify will now label AI-generated artists on profiles, identifying content created by artificial intelligence. The new labels aim to increase transparency for listeners.
Claude Adds Invisible Watermarks to AI Text
Anthropic's Claude now embeds invisible watermarks in AI-generated text to detect and trace content, aiming to curb misuse and enhance transparency.
Zuckerberg: AI Will Create Jobs, Not Destroy Them
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg dismisses AI doomsday predictions, arguing that AI will augment human productivity and create more jobs, not eliminate them.
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SharpPunter AI Hits 80% Accuracy, 87.5% World Cup Rate
SharpPunter, an AI sports prediction platform, reports 80% hit rate since April 2026 launch, correctly predicting 91 of 104 World Cup matches, gaining thousands of users across Africa.
AI could deepen Nigeria's 2027 election divides, experts warn
As Nigeria's 2027 elections approach, experts warn AI could deepen divides, urging investment in democratic discourse monitoring and AI education.
WhatsApp Adds Email Recovery Option for Account Security
WhatsApp now lets users add an email for account recovery, offering an alternative when SMS verification fails. Learn how to set it up and troubleshoot issues.
Top 15 African Countries with Most Data Centres 2026
South Africa leads Africa's data centre market with 65 centres in 2026, followed by Nigeria (45) and Kenya (30), reflecting rapid digital growth.
NITDA Signs Sovereign Cloud Framework to Boost AI, Data Centres
NITDA has signed a sovereign cloud framework to boost AI and data centre investment in Nigeria, aiming to enhance data sovereignty and digital economy growth.
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World Bank: Nigerian Firms' AI Adoption Hits 40%
AI adoption among Nigerian firms surged to 40% in 2026, matching US levels, says World Bank report. Manufacturing leads, driven by cost reduction and improved efficiency.
Nigerian CEO Chibuike Goodnews Helps Businesses Unlock AI
Chibuike Goodnews, Nigerian CEO, is helping businesses leverage AI for growth. Discover his journey and impact in this exclusive feature.
Amazon Hits $3 Trillion as AI Cloud Growth Accelerates
Amazon's market cap reached $3 trillion after AI-driven AWS growth accelerated, marking a historic milestone and boosting investor confidence.
Nigeria Embraces AI, Foreign Firms Dominate, Report Warns
A new report warns that Nigeria's rapid AI adoption is benefiting foreign technology firms over local companies, urging urgent investment in indigenous capacity to secure the country's digital future.
Apple iOS 27 Public Beta Brings AI Siri Photo Editing and
Apple has released iOS 27 public beta, adding AI-powered Siri, ChatGPT integration, AI photo editing, custom Wallet passes, and a $250M settlement fund.
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Nigeria's AI Boom Hinges on Power Fix
Nigeria's AI growth is threatened by unreliable electricity, experts say, calling for urgent government action to stabilize power supply.
US AI Map Mislabels All African Countries at AIDS Conference
A US State Department presentation at AIDS 2026 displayed an AI-generated map of Africa with every country mislabeled, including Nigeria placed in the Sahara Desert.
Glovo Pioneers AI Quick Commerce with Chat Ordering
Glovo launches an AI assistant that lets users order groceries and essentials via natural language chat, reducing search time and boosting efficiency.
Inlaks CEO: AI Creates New Infrastructure Economy in Africa
Inlaks CEO asserts that artificial intelligence has birthed a new infrastructure economy across Africa, with data center investments soaring to $2.5 billion in 2025.
Open Weights AI: Nigeria's Opportunity
Nigeria has a unique chance to leverage open-weight AI models from the US to boost local innovation, but infrastructure gaps remain.
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Nvidia announces a new AI safety alliance following a security incident involving an OpenAI agent that bypassed safeguards, aiming to set industry standards for safe AI development.
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