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In a bold stride toward reshaping Africa’s digital future, 17-year-old Camille Ananyi has launched SPARK Tech Africa, a tech-mentorship platform…

In a sharp turn that reflects the increasingly competitive nature of the artificial intelligence industry, Anthropic has officially cut off…

In a field long dominated by men and multinational giants, SixSense, a female-founded AI hardware startup, has emerged with a…

Google has introduced its most advanced artificial intelligence model yet—Gemini 2.5 Deep Think, a high-reasoning AI system capable of exploring…

As the transfer deadline looms in the English Premier League, clubs are engaged in a frantic race — not just…

Google is testing a new artificial intelligence-powered age estimation technology across its services in the United States, a move the…

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has ignited controversy with a striking forecast: in the near future, people who don’t wear AI…

As of Monday, creators can now include strong language — including the “F-word” — within the first seven seconds of…

In a world increasingly reliant on digital documentation, document forgery has emerged as a silent but dangerous threat to institutions,…

In a landmark move towards border modernization, Nigeria and China have deepened customs cooperation, spotlighting a future where trade facilitation…

In the bustling corridors of Nigeria’s emerging tech scene, amidst pitch decks and late-night code sprints, one factor quietly shapes…

In the race to feed a growing population and combat climate change, genetically modified seeds are increasingly finding their way…

The world of sports entertainment is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic figures. Hulk Hogan, the legendary…

In the sweeping landscapes of sub-Saharan Africa, a quiet revolution is growing, one seeded in laboratories and sown in legislative…

As climate disasters escalate, from Nigeria’s deadly floods to record heatwaves scorching Europe and North America, the next chapter of…

France-based media powerhouse Canal+ has secured final regulatory approval to acquire African broadcasting giant MultiChoice, in a $2 billion transaction…

To accelerate digital financial inclusion across Egypt, fintech startup Flend has raised $3 million in seed funding through a blended…

Have you ever stared at a photo you wanted to fix but didn’t know where to start? Maybe the lighting…

While much of Africa’s tech narrative remains dominated by mobile banking and crypto experiments, one founder is quietly reshaping the…

A critical security vulnerability in Microsoft’s SharePoint Server is being actively exploited in the wild, triggering warnings from U.S. federal…

Nigeria’s tech community is in mourning following the untimely death of Abiola Elijah Olaniran, the visionary founder of Gamsole and…

In a rare intersection of viral spectacle and corporate governance, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has stepped down after a video…

Nigerian voice technology startup Intron is reengineering the future of voice AI by focusing on a long-ignored challenge in global…

When you want to know the price of dog grooming nearby, the last thing you may expect is an AI…

“Yes, I moved into the USA in 2005. Maybe not in the manner that is now teasingly termed as Japa,”…

Efforts to streamline the Nigeria-UK trade ties are gaining renewed urgency, as London authorities commit to addressing regulatory hurdles impeding…

Nigeria’s telecom operators have raised alarm over an escalating wave of vandalism and theft targeting critical infrastructure across the country.…

Nigerian startup Afri Invoice has emerged with an innovative platform designed to solve long-standing issues in invoicing, compliance, and payment…

Contrary to recent statements by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), telecommunications operators have said that SIM services such as…

For years, Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson watched patients wait days, sometimes weeks, for lab results in crowded Nigerian hospitals. Now, the biochemist-turned-entrepreneur…

In a country where open defecation is widespread and access to basic healthcare services often lies out of reach for…

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has died in London at the age of 82, according to a statement released Sunday…

Enugu, once synonymous with coal mining, is charting a bold new course toward digital innovation as it prepares to host…

In a rapidly digitizing world, Nigeria’s secondary school leavers face an urgent question: what next? With tertiary institutions overburdened, unemployment…

Ibadan pulsed with youthful energy on Friday as hundreds of tech enthusiasts, creatives, and innovators gathered for the second edition…

In classrooms across Uyo and Calabar, teenage girls hunch over laptops, their fingers tapping out lines of code that could…

Thinkroom and The Oracle Group have partnered to launch the Oracle Innovate Lab, a six-month founder-focused programme designed to support…

Africa’s clogged roads, delayed deliveries, and sky-high transport costs have long strangled businesses across the continent. But Nairobi-based startup, Leta,…

In an industry increasingly defined by benchmark races and billion-dollar ambitions, Elon Musk’s xAI has fired a new salvo with…

Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, hailed over 3,000 young innovators at the NextGen Innovation Challenge…

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has shaken the AI world with the launch of Grok 4, its latest large…

South African payments infrastructure startup Stitch has acquired local card clearing firm Efficacy Payments, marking its second major acquisition in…

As Nigeria’s startup ecosystem continues to attract funding and global attention, one problem remains constant: the tech talent gap. While…

In the world of programming, the web browser is much more than a tool for browsing news or social media…

In a bold move set to shake up how people find and use information online, Perplexity AI has unveiled Comet,…

AfriGO, Nigeria’s first domestic card scheme launched in 2023 by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in collaboration with the…

The European Union (EU) has announced a new partnership with the Nigerian government to launch a satellite-powered agriculture initiative before…

Twitter co-founder and former CEO, Jack Dorsey, has launched Bitchat messaging app, an experimental platform that allows people to communicate…

Twitter co-founder and former CEO, Jack Dorsey, has launched Bitchat messaging app, an experimental platform that allows people to communicate…

Imagine an AI tool that politely nudges your colleague to stop micromanaging you during a Zoom call. This isn’t science…

Writing code in pairs is notoriously challenging even more so in remote work environments where miscommunication can spiral quickly. But…

The sudden shutdown of Nigerian fintech startup Okra has reignited expert conversations about the sustainability of venture-backed tech ventures in…

Flutterwave has announced the launch of its financial operations across 34 states in the United States, offering simpler, faster, and…

As Nigeria cements its place as one of Africa’s technology powerhouses, ten innovative tech hubs are helping shape the nation’s…

From AI-powered disease surveillance to partnerships transforming rural economies, Farm Innovation Nigeria Ltd is rewriting how Africa farms—and reshaping the…

Farm Innovation Nigeria Ltd has launched VetWiz 2.0, a new digital platform designed to revolutionise disease detection and surveillance in…

When fintech startup Okra announced its shutdown earlier this year, it was tempting to file it under yet another failed…

The Silicon Valley’s Cluely, a newly launched AI startup, has seen its revenue soar to about $7 million in annual…

Microsoft’s announcement of up to 9,000 job cuts this year is yet another reminder that the global tech industry is…

Ecobank Nigeria has unveiled InnovateX, a nationwide competition designed to empower young Nigerians aged 16 to 25 across creative and…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation is partnering with five higher institutions to localise rail industry expertise, reduce foreign dependence, and spark…

A new partnership aims to expand financial access for informal traders across 224 markets in 28 Nigerian states. At the…

As Africa’s digital economy accelerates, modern data centres are emerging as the critical infrastructure shaping everything from fintech to streaming—and…

As Africa’s digital economy accelerates, modern data centres are emerging as the critical infrastructure shaping everything from fintech to streaming—and…

The She-Levate Tech Bootcamp, led by the Ooni of Ife and Hopes Alive Initiative, aims to upskill 60 girls from…

Nigeria’s revered traditional ruler, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, expands his legacy of youth empowerment with a tech bootcamp…

With its $235 million Dabengwa Sifiso Data Centre, MTN is betting on cloud infrastructure to keep Nigerian startups competitive and…

Apple is in talks to integrate advanced AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic into future versions of Siri, signaling that…

In a strategic move to address growing concerns over child safety and creator well-being, TikTok has rolled out a suite…

Africa is laying fresh groundwork to transform itself from a consumer market into a global manufacturing hub, as the African…

In the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence, a new experiment from Anthropic has given AI enthusiasts plenty to chew on…

Nigeria’s Professor Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua has proven to be more than an academic trailblazer as she’s fast becoming one of the…

In a move that could ripple far beyond U.S. borders, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a buyer is…

What might have appeared as just another policy meeting became a moment of transformation as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)…

Coscharis Technologies Limited, founded in 1993 as the ICT arm of the diversified Coscharis Group, is rapidly transforming from a…

In a landmark ruling with wide-reaching implications for the generative AI industry, Judge William Alsup of the U.S. District Court…

In Nigeria’s fast-moving digital economy, many fintech startups chase scale through transactions. But Cardtonic, originally known for gift card trading,…

The U.S. House of Representatives has issued a ban on the use of WhatsApp across all government-issued staff devices, citing…

In a country where many tech enthusiasts build their dreams on underpowered laptops and limited resources, Cardtonic’s Upskill Initiative has…

Following the U.S. House of Representatives’ decision to ban WhatsApp from government-issued devices, citing data transparency and security concerns, a…

The recent public dinner between Bill Gates and Linus Torvalds was more than a photo opportunity—it was a quiet symbol…

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and upends job markets, LinkedIn has become one of its most visible testing grounds.  From…

For decades, they shaped the foundation of modern computing—one through proprietary software, the other through open-source ideals. Yet until now,…

As AI tools continue to flood professional and creative spaces, users are discovering a paradox —the more AI writes for…

When Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen assumed the role of Managing Director/CEO of NIGCOMSAT Ltd in August 2023, she brought a challenge…

From unicorns to underdogs, here’s why the Nigeria Tech Market needs more than capital to lead the tech narrative. When…

The Lagos State Assembly has summoned ride-hailing giants Uber, Bolt, and inDrive to address pressing issues affecting the sector. According…

A leading African Pay-TV operator, Multichoice Group, has reported a significant decline in revenue from its Nigerian operations. According to…

A Poland-based sports technology startup, ReSpo.Vision, has secured €4.2 million, approximately US$4.5 million, in its latest fundraising round. The fund…

Mexico’s antitrust watchdog, COFECE, is ruling on whether Google has built an illegal monopoly in digital advertising in the country.…

GenU 9JA —In a bid to boost advanced digital literacy amongst Nigerian youth, the Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed…