The serene town of Wuzhen in China’s Zhejiang province once again plays host to global digital leaders, as the World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit focuses on building an open and inclusive digital future. Delegates from over 130 countries have gathered…
The Federal Government, in collaboration with O2 Academy Lagos and backed by World Bank funding, has launched a pioneering skills development initiative designed to equip young Nigerians with next-generation digital storytelling expertise. At the heart of the programme lies the…
In a bold declaration that has stirred hope across the innovation and business sectors, Dr Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh—Nigeria’s newly appointed Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology—has vowed to reposition the Ministry as a central pillar of economic and technological transformation.…
In a sweeping move to clamp down on what it terms “offensive content” and online misbehaviour, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), working in conjunction with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), announced that…
In Lagos recently, over 900 experts from more than 20 countries converged at the 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (ICAIR 2025) held at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The overarching message: Nigeria—and indeed all of Africa—must urgently…
In a significant step for Nigeria’s digital landscape, the government has announced a collaboration with the United Nations University (UNU) to establish new research institutes focusing on digital public infrastructure, artificial intelligence and digital skills. During recent talks between Nigeria’s…
The $7 Billion Secret: Why Facebook and Instagram Keep Showing You Scam Adsf Facebook and Instagram It’s a problem every user o knows too well: endless, suspicious ads promising quick riches, miracle cures, or unbelievably cheap products. Now, internal reports from Meta Platforms Inc.,…
ByDavid
In a decisive move that signals the country’s commitment to leapfrogging into the future of technology, the federal government has earmarked approximately ₦12 billion to fund research initiatives in the digital economy. The announcement came from Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister…
In a significant stride for Africa’s digital future, Nigerian observers and sector watchers will note that China Mobile International (CMI) has officially brought the “East” segment of the 2Africa subsea fibre-optic cable into active service. The activation ceremony, held in…
In a bold move signalling the continued rise of tech across the continent, Meta has named 12 African startups as winners of its Llama Impact Accelerator 2025. The selected companies — spread across Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal and South Africa —…
In the heart of Lagos this early November, a fresh wave of opportunity is set to unfold as HYT Consulting gears up for the second edition of its flagship initiative, the Employability Bootcamp in Lagos. Running from 3 to 7…
In Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, Nigeria, the state government has launched a fresh initiative to bolster young innovators and early-stage tech ventures. Through its flagship unit, the Ilorin Innovation Hub, the government is set to distribute around ₦30…
In Lagos this week, the Independent Shareholders Association of Nigeria (ISAN), representing the voices of private sector investors, made a compelling case: for Nigeria to realise its ambition of becoming a US$1 trillion economy by 2030, better corporate governance and…
In a significant move signalling the next chapter of AI-driven user experience, Google is preparing to phase out its legacy virtual assistant – Google Assistant – in favour of placing Gemini at the helm of its digital intelligence efforts. According…
In a dramatic turn, Amazon.com, Inc. (founded by Jeff Bezos) has officially filed a federal lawsuit against Perplexity AI, Inc., the San Francisco-based startup behind the AI-powered web browser agent known as Comet. The complaint, lodged in the U.S. District…
