At first glance, it looked like a normal half-marathon morning in Beijing. Thousands of human runners stretching, coaches shouting instructions, and cameras rolling across the start line. But mixed into the crowd was something that would have sounded like science…
Tensions around internet access and national security in Iran have taken a fresh turn after authorities arrested two foreign nationals linked to the importation of satellite internet equipment. The development, reported on April 19, 2026, reflects the country’s growing clampdown…
Nigeria’s economic story is tightly linked to how efficiently its revenue agencies perform, and few institutions sit at the centre of that conversation as much as the Nigeria Customs Service. As the country continues to battle revenue leakages, smuggling, under-declaration,…
Nigeria’s capital market is entering a defining phase as digital assets continue to gain traction, but industry leaders are warning that innovation must not outpace regulation. At the centre of this conversation is the Nigerian Exchange Group, whose chairman has…
The legal standoff between global cryptocurrency exchange Binance and Nigeria’s apex bank has reached another critical point, as the Central Bank of Nigeria formally closed its testimony in a high-profile case that continues to shape the country’s stance on digital…
Nigeria’s journey towards a modern, efficient and globally competitive energy sector has taken a decisive turn, as the National Information Technology Development Agency teams up with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to accelerate technology-driven reforms across the industry. The…
Nigeria’s long-running electricity crisis is taking a deeper toll on the education sector, with stakeholders warning that unreliable power supply is steadily undermining teaching, research, and overall academic performance across the country. From primary schools to universities, the impact is…
In a surprising turn for the global smartphone industry, Apple has recorded a strong comeback in China, with iPhone shipments rising sharply in the first quarter of 2026. The development stands out because it comes at a time when the…
Nigeria’s digital space is facing a fresh wave of coordinated cyber threats, with regulators raising the alarm over growing attempts to breach financial systems and critical infrastructure across the country. In a strongly worded advisory released on April 17, the…
Nigeria has taken a significant step to improve the safety of its digital space with the deployment of Domain Name System Security Extensions, commonly known as DNSSEC, across the country’s .ng domain. The move is being positioned as a critical…
In a strong push to reshape Nigeria’s digital future, global technology company Zoho has renewed calls for deeper inclusion of women in the country’s digital economy, warning that a persistent technology gap continues to limit the full potential of female…
Nigeria’s fast-growing tech and logistics innovation space received a fresh spotlight as supply chain expert Habeeb Ilufoye emerged as a major winner at the Crest Africa Awards. His recognition as Innovator of the Year in Supply Chain and Technology Integration…
Nigeria’s women-led tech ecosystem is once again getting a major boost as applications officially open for the 2026 Women in Tech Accelerator programme. The initiative, backed by the Standard Chartered Foundation, in partnership with Village Capital and the Enterprise Development…
The global semiconductor industry is still riding a powerful artificial intelligence wave, as fresh financial updates from chipmaking giants ASML and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) point to sustained, even accelerating, investment in AI infrastructure. Despite rising questions from investors…
The European Union has taken a fresh step in its long-running effort to rein in Big Tech dominance, proposing that Google should open up its search data to rival search engines and artificial intelligence services. The move is part of…
