Across Nigeria’s growing technology ecosystem, a new generation of innovators is quietly reshaping how Africans approach some of the continent’s most persistent challenges. From healthcare delivery to accessibility for people living with disabilities, young developers and students are increasingly using…
International Women’s Day 2026 has brought renewed attention to the growing influence of women in technology, business, and digital innovation across Africa. In marking the global celebration, the Nigerian technology media platform Techeconomy has unveiled its “100 Women Shaping the…
Africa’s artificial intelligence boom is running into a practical question that many founders rarely think about at the beginning of their journey. Where exactly will their AI run? Building an AI model is only half the story. Training it, hosting…
Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly beyond text and images into the world of video, and OpenAI appears ready to take a major step in that direction. The company is reportedly planning to integrate its advanced video generation system, Sora, directly…
Google has taken another significant step toward digital inclusion in Africa by expanding its artificial intelligence search features to support several widely spoken African languages. The move is expected to make AI-powered search tools more accessible to millions of users…
Artificial intelligence is advancing at a breathtaking pace, transforming industries from finance and healthcare to education and governance. Behind the impressive capabilities of AI systems lies a vast digital infrastructure that most people never see. Data centres, the facilities that…
Multimodal artificial intelligence is taking another bold leap as OpenAI reportedly prepares to fold its AI video creation engine Sora into its globally used chatbot platform ChatGPT. Information from industry insiders, shared with technology publication The Information, suggests that this…
The Nigerian smartphone market has welcomed another major device as the Infinix Note 60 Pro officially makes its debut, bringing a mix of power, modern design, and long-lasting battery performance to consumers. The new device reflects the growing competition in…
Nigeria has taken a bold step in the global artificial intelligence race by launching a new partnership aimed at bringing African languages into the heart of digital technology. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into a strategic…
The rapid advance of technology is transforming the way markets operate across the world, and Nigeria is not left out of the shift. From online marketplaces to digital payment systems and cross-border trade platforms, the structure of commerce is changing…
Nigeria’s financial technology industry has grown rapidly over the past decade, bringing innovative digital services that are transforming how millions of people save, transfer money, invest and access credit. Yet as the sector expands, regulators are increasingly concerned about the…
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…
