MTN Nigeria have decided to move MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB) to a platform powered by Ant International’s Alipay+ during a fintech recovery. The figures show that MoMo is growing while wider fintech revenue contracts. In the August 2026…
On November 2, Google launched its free AI and digital skills platform, offering Nigerians another route into technology training. Its Skilling Africa with Google hub aims to equip three million people across the continent with digital and AI skills by…
Nigeria’s cybersecurity ambitions now face an implementation test. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued telecom operators a framework with incident-reporting deadlines and compliance requirements. The million-dollar question is whether institutions and providers can coordinate quickly when an attack threatens…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is strengthening measures to protect Nigeria’s 2027 general elections from artificial intelligence (AI)-generated misinformation, deepfakes and foreign information manipulation, amid growing concerns about the influence of digital platforms on political campaigns. INEC Chairman, Professor…
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly common in Nigerian classrooms, questions about student privacy and data ownership are becoming harder to ignore. Every time a student uses an AI-powered learning platform to ask questions, complete assignments, practise mathematics or receive personalised…
Artificial intelligence-powered cyberattacks are becoming a growing security concern for Nigeria’s financial institutions, telecommunications companies and other critical sectors, as criminals increasingly use advanced digital tools to launch sophisticated attacks. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned that the growing…
The Odu’a Investment Foundation has trained more than 4,500 students in artificial intelligence (AI), coding and other digital skills through its Byte Busters Coding Club, expanding access to technology education across Southwest Nigeria. The initiative, implemented under the Digital Education…
Nigeria’s ambition to become a major destination for artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and digital infrastructure has received a boost following a $1.87 million grant from the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to support a proposed data centre…
Google DeepMind has introduced Gemini 4 Carbon, a new artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to handle complex software engineering tasks, extended reasoning processes and advanced cybersecurity operations. Announced on October 28, 2026, Gemini 4 Carbon is being positioned as Google’s…
International students hoping to pursue higher education in the United States are facing increasing financial pressure and immigration uncertainty as new government policies, visa restrictions and rising education costs make the country a more difficult destination for foreign learners. The…
Anduril Industries, an American defence technology company, has partnered with semiconductor manufacturer Qualcomm to develop a new range of laptops designed and manufactured in the United States. The initiative, known as BlueChip, aims to reduce dependence on overseas computer manufacturing…
Africa’s growing dependence on artificial intelligence (AI) is creating an urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures, particularly as automated systems become increasingly involved in managing financial services, telecommunications and other critical infrastructure. The concern is not simply that artificial intelligence…
Google has taken another step towards changing how artificial intelligence infrastructure operates after successfully running an AI model aboard a satellite in space and transmitting its first complete response back to Earth. The development marks an important milestone in the…
Africa’s growing appetite for artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and digital services is creating fresh opportunities for investment in data centre infrastructure. Africa50’s involvement in data centre projects reflects the increasing importance of reliable digital infrastructure as African countries seek…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has stepped up its efforts to tackle counterfeit, cloned and unauthorised mobile phones in the country through a new digital device verification initiative designed to protect consumers and strengthen telecommunications security. The initiative, known as…
