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…
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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…
In a move that’s turning heads in Nigeria’s telecom ecosystem, Ericsson and MTN Nigeria have jointly announced the completion of a field trial that could reshape how we experience mobile connectivity. The trial, centred around Ericsson’s latest radio unit, signals…
The Federal Government has announced a landmark collaboration with the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK Giessen-Friedberg) to train and empower Nigerian youths with globally competitive skills. The partnership aims to address the country’s deepening unemployment crisis by focusing…
In a move that is set to reshape the digital ambitions of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), global tech giant Microsoft and Abu Dhabi-based AI powerhouse G42 have announced a deepening of their strategic partnership. The duo will mobilise a…
In a strategic pivot that signals new avenues in the evolving AI landscape, OpenAI has sealed a seven-year cloud-services agreement with Amazon.com, Inc., valued at approximately US$38 billion, to power its AI ambitions through Amazon Web Services (AWS). The deal…
In a decisive move to sharpen the regulatory teeth of its telecom infrastructure ecosystem, the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA) has announced the planned launch of the Telecommunication Infrastructure Regulatory System (TIRS) in February 2026. The initiative…
