Nigeria’s booming financial technology sector has taken centre stage in national policy discussions this week as the House of Representatives moved to tighten oversight through a proposed dedicated regulatory body. On Monday, lawmakers convened a public hearing to gather expert…
In a strategic push to support innovation that improves the lives of children and communities, the United Nations Children’s Fund has officially opened applications for its Venture Fund programme, offering early-stage startups the opportunity to access up to $100,000 in…
Technology professionals and telecom industry leaders have once again turned their attention to artificial intelligence and automation at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026. At the heart of the conversation this year is how networks will become smarter, self-optimising and…
At the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, Samsung Electronics hosted one of its most exciting Galaxy Unpacked events in recent years on February 25, 2026. This gathering was not just about new gadgets, but about the way artificial…
In what many see as one of the boldest moves yet to address spiralling youth unemployment, the Nigerian federal government has begun an expansive skills-training drive for 40,000 young Nigerians. The nationwide programme, launched in Lagos this week, is part…
In a landmark moment for the country’s technology ecosystem, Nigerian female tech founders have earned places on the prestigious list of Top 10 finalists for a major global tech award this year. This marks a significant achievement for Africa’s women…
The global surge in artificial intelligence use is quietly reshaping stock market fortunes. Traditionally stable but slow-moving utility companies are now front and centre of investor attention as new power demands emerge from tech giants building massive AI data centres.…
The global software industry is roiled by a new wave of disruption now being called the SaaSpocalypse by investors, founders, and market analysts. What started as mild unease about artificial intelligence becoming more capable than traditional tools has ballooned into…
Nigeria faces a critical crossroads in its education and digital inclusion journey. While millions of young people are eager to learn, the cost of mobile data remains a major obstacle that prevents many students from accessing online educational resources. A…
Nigeria stands at a crossroads as Artificial Intelligence reshapes the global economy and every sector of life. Professionals around the world are applying AI to solve complex problems, automate routine tasks, and build innovative industries. Yet many Nigerian graduates, despite…
In a significant development for African agriculture, a bold collaboration between The Alternative Bank (commonly known as AltBank), Egypt’s Tulima Farms, Agri-Processing LLC, and the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is laying the foundation for a fresh model of…
The organisers of the annual Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership (ABoICT) Lecture and Awards have announced the theme for the 2026 edition. This year’s focus is on how artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are…
In a development shaking parts of the global tech community, OpenAI has sacked an employee after an internal probe concluded that the person traded on prediction markets using confidential company information. The move shows how seriously the AI powerhouse is…
In a development that is drawing global attention and stirring intense debate in technology and defence circles, OpenAI has confirmed a significant agreement with the United States Department of War to deploy its artificial intelligence models on the military’s classified…
Millions of adults in Africa are now tapping into the Internet on a daily basis, yet a new continental survey shows that most users are not equipped with the knowledge to protect themselves online. Based on a telephone survey conducted…
