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Artificial Intelligence is no longer reserved for big tech companies or research labs, it’s now accessible to everyday users across…

Online threats are becoming more sophisticated each day, making it clear that passwords alone are no longer enough to keep…

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

Password protection in Excel file helps secure sensitive information, whether it’s financial reports, client data, or personal records. But what…

In a country where thousands of teenagers are learning to code through bootcamps, and YouTube videos, very few ever get…

Presentations are powerful, but sometimes you need your content in a more flexible format. Whether you’re repurposing a slide deck…

In a continent grappling with food insecurity, rising youth unemployment, and an urgent need for sustainable farming practices, Nigerian entrepreneur…

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

Nigeria is moving to modernize its livestock farming sector through a newly announced public-private partnership with Origin Tech Group, an…

If your iPhone has been acting strangely: freezing, crashing, overheating, or bombarding you with pop-ups, you may start to wonder…

Whether you’re giving a presentation, streaming movies, or mirroring your screen for a bigger view, connecting your Mac computer to…

The Bank Verification Number (BVN) is a critical identity management tool introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to…

Flashing an Android phone can be a powerful way to fix software issues, remove malware, unbrick your device, or install…

The African insurance industry is undergoing a digital revolution, driven by a new generation of insurtech startups tackling long-standing challenges…

Nigerian insurtech startup, Goziri, has launched a new mobile-first platform designed to simplify access to health insurance for underserved Nigerians,…

In today’s always-on world, weekends have become sacred pockets of time for self-care, spontaneous travel, or curated moments of joy…

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

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

Data breaches worldwide surged by 34% in the second quarter of 2025, jumping from 70 million to 94 million compromised…

Telecom giant MTN Nigeria has announced plans to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) technology in a bid to safeguard its fibre…

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

Cybercriminals are now exploiting Google Forms to impersonate legitimate crypto services and steal users’ digital assets. This is revealed in…

In the bustling tech corridors of Lagos, Nigeria, where digital transformation is often a tale of fintech startups and blockchain…

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

When climate disasters like the Cyclone Freddy ripped through parts of Africa in 2023, it left a trail of destruction…

Global IT solutions provider Virtuosoft has officially set its sights on the African continent. With operations spanning the United States,…

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

In a visit that underscores the expanding frontiers of global innovation and cultural diplomacy, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan,…

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

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

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…

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…

Across Africa, an infrastructural shift is underway. The rise of fintech payment gateways are reshaping how the continent sends, receives,…

When Payaza shook the Nigerian fintech ecosystem by raising and repaying ₦14.9 billion through commercial paper in under six months,…

Payaza, a Nigerian fintech startup, has raised and repaid ₦14.9 billion through commercial papers in under six months. The Lagos-based…

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

Saint Joseph Ovensehi’s latest venture, Ovensehi Technologies, is betting big on Africa’s growing demand for affordable, locally tailored technology. The…

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

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

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

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 Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, talent is everywhere, but visibility is not. Whether you’re a backend engineer, or data scientist, landing…

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

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…

Nigerian crypto startup, Roqqu, has acquired Flitaa, a Kenya and Nigeria-based crypto exchange. Although the deal value was not disclosed,…

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

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…

Late into the night on Nigerian timelines, one headline began trending across Grok and X: Elon Musk is launching his…

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

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

Africa’s financial services have long been fragmented, unreliable, and difficult to navigate, especially when it comes to cross-border payments. Sending…

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 an age where technology shapes customer expectations, MenuHQ.app, a fast-growing Nigerian startup is helping restaurants, hotels, lounges, and bars…

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…

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

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…

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

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…

Nigerian-owned artificial intelligence startup, GMind AI, is fast emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic education technology platforms, redefining…

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

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

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

In an era where digital vulnerabilities threaten every aspect of business, Strategy Innovations Hub, has emerged as a transformative force…

In a boost to Nigeria’s travel-tech ecosystem, Esosa, an AI-powered travel arrangements company headquartered in Ikeja, Lagos, has been named…

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

The National Biosafety Agency has announced its plans to integrate advanced digital tools such as QR codes, blockchain technology, and…

Technology journalist, Quadri Adejumo, has been named Top Talent for the month of June at Techparley, an African media and…

As Nigeria’s SME sector continues to struggle with manual operations and fragmented tools, Paga Group, a leading African financial technology…

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

Tesla has launched its self-driving robotaxis, marking the first time its vehicles have carried paying passengers without human drivers behind…

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has issued a sobering moral warning about Artificial Intelligence (AI), calling it a…