In one of the most dramatic battles pitting a cutting‑edge artificial intelligence company against the United States government, San Francisco‑based Anthropic has taken its fight to federal court. The legal confrontation comes after the Trump administration labelled the company a…
Nigeria has taken a bold step in enhancing its border security architecture with the rollout of a new artificial intelligence-driven monitoring system. The Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has given strong endorsement to this development, praising the Federal Ministry of…
The conversation about the Fourth Industrial Revolution is no longer theoretical. Across the world, countries are restructuring their economies around data, automation, and artificial intelligence. These technologies are redefining how governments make decisions, how businesses operate, and how societies organise…
Africa’s startup ecosystem has recorded a strong rebound in investor activity, with funding across the continent rising sharply to $272 million in February 2026. The figure represents a 56 per cent increase compared with the amount raised in January, signalling…
The global race to shape the future of artificial intelligence has taken a fresh turn as renowned computer scientist Yann LeCun unveiled the first major milestone of his new venture. The former chief AI scientist at Meta Platforms has secured…
Across Nigeria today, the long-held belief that a university certificate is the only path to financial success is gradually losing its grip. While formal education remains important, the rise of technology, digital platforms, vocational training, and entrepreneurship has opened new…
The global technology industry has been going through one of its most turbulent periods in recent years. From Silicon Valley to Asia and Europe, major companies have been trimming their workforces as they adjust to changing economic realities, rising interest…
Governments around the world are stepping up efforts to protect and ensure the safety of children and teenagers in the online space by introducing new laws that push for stronger checks to verify the age of users. This shift has…
In what many industry watchers are calling a landmark moment for digital infrastructure in East Africa, Ethio Telecom and ZTE Corporation have formally agreed on a significant network expansion deal during the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. This…
In a major moment for the global satellite industry this week, European satellite operator Eutelsat has successfully concluded its ambitious €5 billion equity and debt financing initiative. The landmark financing package, finalised in March 2026, brings to a close a multi‑year…
In Abuja today, the education and technology sectors are abuzz with talk about a policy change that has the potential to transform how millions of Nigerian students learn. Nigeria stands at a crossroads where digital access and learning intersect, and…
Africa’s startup ecosystem showed signs of renewed momentum in February 2026 after a slow start to the year, as investment into technology ventures climbed to about $272 million. While the rebound offers a measure of optimism for founders and investors…
Artificial intelligence has quickly become a normal part of student life across universities and colleges around the world. From generating essays to summarising lecture notes, tools powered by generative AI are now helping students complete tasks in minutes that previously…
The global excitement around artificial intelligence has reached a fever pitch. Tech companies are investing billions, governments are racing to regulate it, and businesses everywhere are adopting new tools that promise to transform productivity. Yet according to Nobel Prize-winning economist…
The United Arab Emirates has taken another strategic step in its growing ambition to become a global powerhouse in artificial intelligence, following the integration of SIRB AI into the Technology Innovation Institute. The move, announced in Abu Dhabi, reflects the…
