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Global tech giant, Google, has confirmed a cyber breach that exposed customer data through a compromised Salesforce account—raising alarm across…

In a sweeping move to curb the growing wave of digital scams, WhatsApp has unveiled a series of new safety…

In a world where tech ecosystems often leave young African girls behind, 17-year-old Camille Ananyi is changing the narrative. Through…

In a $700 million agreement, U.S. semiconductor giant, Nvidia, and pan-African tech leader, Cassava Technologies, have joined forces to establish…

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…

In a world saturated with selfies, story updates, and cloud-saved snapshots, a new Nigerian startup is challenging the fleeting nature…

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…

Microsoft is once again raising the stakes in the AI arms race—this time by turning its Edge browser into an…

Babcock University has unveiled a ₦1.5 billion Artificial Intelligence (AI) Resource Empowerment Centre donated by ICT training firm, New Horizons.…

A recent LinkedIn post by Farouk Mark Mukiibi, a prominent voice in Africa’s tech ecosystem, sparked wide reflection and debate…

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…

ChatGPT is facing new scrutiny after its CEO, Sam Altman, confirmed that conversations with the tool are not legally protected…

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

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

In a move to combat the threat of malaria intensified by climate change, Japanese aerial tech firm SORA Technology is…

EV charging startup, Electra, has secured a €433 million green loan from a consortium of eight banks, to accelerate the…

In a world racing toward digital dominance, one Nigerian company is proving that tech education should start well before university…

From satellite mapping to artificial intelligence, tech tools for climate crisis are no longer on the sidelines of the climate…

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

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…

Nigerian tech talent training firm INGRYD Academy has secured a groundbreaking five-year partnership with ISACA, the global IT governance association,…

A Nigerian computer scientist has been awarded the highly competitive National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award for pioneering research into…

Nigeria’s digital ID system accelerates as the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that over 122 million Nigerians have…

When Lanre Issa-Onilu was appointed as the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in October 2023, it marked a…

Andy Byron, CEO of a US tech company, has resigned following a viral video clip showing him embracing a female…

Village Capital, a prominent global nonprofit in startup support, is betting on African expertise to transform the continent’s early-stage funding…

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

OpenAI has unveiled an update to ChatGPT, introducing a new feature that enables the AI chatbot to carry out tasks…

Across Africa, the infrastructure powering how money moves is being redefined by a new class of agile innovators. These African…

Meta says it has fixed a privacy vulnerability in its AI chatbot system that inadvertently exposed users’ private prompts and…

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

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has acquired Play AI, a startup specializing in building realistic, human-like voices…

Morocco’s 5G plan is officially underway as the country’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) opens the bidding process for 5G…

Egypt’s clean-tech ecosystem is gaining global attention as the country harnesses its natural solar and wind advantages to power major…

Nigerian AI startups are accelerating, scaling, and boldly claiming space in global innovation circles. From finance and healthcare to language…

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…

Achille Arouko, founder and CEO of financial technology startup Bujeti, has slammed Africa’s AI startups for lacking real-world impact. He…

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

As technology reshapes industries across the globe, AI fintechs in Africa are undergoing its own transformation, driven by tools that…

Across the continent, the idea of a bank is changing. Fintechs in Africa are doing what traditional banking never could:…

When Sulaiman Adewale’s Xara launched, it wasn’t to disrupt the fintech space or chase venture capital. It was to solve…

As mobile banking adoption continues to grow across Nigeria, a new AI WhatsApp banking chatbot is making money transactions as…

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…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to launch a Cybercrime Response Academy aimed at rehabilitating convicted…

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has launched Grok 4, alongside a new premium subscription tier named SuperGrok Heavy, which…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has rolled out a new regulatory framework requiring companies that send bulk international SMS, also…

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,…

Following the success of its inaugural cohort, the RevUp Women Initiative has launched a Nigeria edition aimed at empowering 150…

Nigeria has officially ended its dual passport regime, unifying all passport issuances under the Enhanced Passport system. The announcement was…

The Federal Housing Ministry is evaluating locally built construction machines that may slash costs and streamline affordable housing sparking interest…

Cameroon has officially launched its National AI Strategy (SNIA), a policy aimed at positioning the country as a continental leader…

In Nairobi, Kenya’s mobility platform BuuPass has secured a strategic investment from Yango Ventures, the venture capital arm of global…

TikTok is allegedly building a separate version of its app exclusively for US users, according to multiple reports seen by…

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

Fintech startups in Africa are rewriting the rules of finance. As traditional systems struggle to address the continent’s cross-border trade…

Dubai, UAE, BioSapien, a UAE-based biotechnology startup, has extended its pre-Series A funding round to more than $8 million following…

Across Africa, a new wave of financial technology is revolutionising how people interact with money. No longer reliant on traditional…

Nigerian fintech startup, Monirates has officially launched direct money transfers between the Nigerian Naira (NGN) and the Ugandan Shilling (UGX).…

As the digital world is dominated by English-language instruction, Nigerian tech educator Muhydeen Alabi is flipping the script—one line of…

In Nigeria, Ogun State, a southwest region, has embarked on an initiative to bridge the country’s tech skills gap by…

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

The collaboration at Ogun TechHub signals fresh momentum in bridging Nigeria’s tech skills gap and creating new digital economy jobs.…

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

The Milken Institute, in partnership with South African billionaire Dr. Patrice Motsepe, has launched a $2 million prize aimed at…

For startups, founders are often laser-focused on product-market fit, fundraising rounds, and scaling their teams. But amid this one critical…

Instagram has become more than a social media platform. For many individuals and businesses, it’s a digital storefront, a source…

In Nigeria today, receiving a scam text or email is a daily occurrence. Whether it’s an SMS claiming to be…

Whether in coffee shops, airports, shopping malls, or hotel lobbies, public Wi-Fi has become a staple of modern digital life.…

In an era where every click, search, download, and social media interaction leaves a trace, your digital footprint has become…

The Ogun State Government, in collaboration with the Bosun Tijani Foundation, has unveiled a six-month Gen AI Fellowship Programme for…

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

Microsoft has confirmed it will lay off as many as 9,000 employees in the latest round of job cuts to…

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…

As amall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up the backbone of Africa’s economy, retail-tech platforms have become increasingly important in…

As Africa’s informal economy transitions into the digital age, a new class of tech platforms is stepping up to modernise…

At a time where mobile phones have become the gateway to banking, communication, and identification, a new form of cybercrime…

In an age where smartphones have become the centre of our personal and professional lives, a hacked phone can be…

Phishing remains one of the most dangerous and persistent cybersecurity threats in the digital age. Despite increasing public awareness, phishing…

In an increasingly digitised world, where data is currency and connectivity is constant, cybersecurity has never been more critical. As…

In 2025, with data breaches, identity theft, and surveillance on the rise, more people are asking: Do I really need…

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

In a country where many small businesses still track sales in notebooks and pray for a stable internet, Lumi Business…

Lumi Business, a Lagos-based provider of payment, inventory, and accounting management software has launched Offline Mode, an upgrade to its…

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…