From the moment Donald Trump launched his unsteady trade offensive, economists raised red flags: tariffs might not bring the revival of domestic manufacturing that was promised, but they would almost certainly raise costs for consumers.In fact, a striking shift happened…
At the recently-concluded meeting of Asia‑Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) (APEC) in Gyeongju, South Korea, Xi Jinping announced a bold move: the establishment of a global body to govern artificial intelligence (AI). According to multiple news outlets, President Xi suggested the…
As tech rivalry intensifies, China’s global AI body pushes at APEC, challenges U.S. dominance in setting AI rules. In the coastal city of Gyeongju, South Korea, the leaders of the 21-nation Asia‑Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum gathered for a high-stakes…
In an interview that caused ripples across the tech world, Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc., publicly confirmed that the company is making “good progress” towards an upgraded version of its digital assistant Siri, targeting a full launch around March…
From the start of November 2025, users of ChatGPT in Nigeria will see their bills rise. The developer, OpenAI, has announced that a 7.5 per cent value-added tax (VAT) will now be applied for paid services in Nigeria in compliance…
Nigeria has at long last entered the global AI conversation with its draft national strategy, signalling a desire to shift from being passive users of technology to becoming innovators, regulators and creators. But while this is a welcome step, the…
In a noteworthy technological stride, Abuja-based IT firm SoftSmart Enterprise Solutions has officially launched a system designed to boost transparency and trust in Nigeria’s electoral process. The company says its solution delivers real-time result collation, powered by a blend of…
Across Africa, the buzz around artificial intelligence (AI) often centres on the machines, the hardware and the “cool tech”. But a growing chorus of experts say that what really matters isn’t the chips and servers — it’s the people. As…
In a year marked by rapid digital adoption across the country, Nigerian students, freelancers, entrepreneurs and corporate workers alike are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence. In 2025, the challenge is no longer whether to use AI, but which AI tools…
This coming Saturday, 1 November 2025, the vibrant city of Lagos will once again become the stage for ideas and conversation as the annual gathering of TEDxLagos marks a major milestone: its 10th anniversary. Under the theme “Woven Together”, this…
In a major stride for Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem and informal-sector entrepreneurship, the Lagos-based payment platform Moniepoint Inc has unveiled “M”, acclaimed as the country’s first artificial-intelligence-powered chatbot dedicated exclusively to demystifying and supporting the informal economy. The launch comes amid…
In a significant stride for Nigeria’s logistics and fintech sectors, the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has officially launched a new automated payment system in collaboration with Paystack, signalling the country’s commitment to modernising its postal infrastructure and payment processes. The…
A fresh and ambitious entrant has arrived on the Nigerian telecom scene: Vitel Wireless. On October 31 2025, the company officially announced the launch of its mobile services in Nigeria, signalling what industry watchers are calling a potential turning point…
Nigeria finds itself at the cusp of a transformative leap in digital infrastructure, as major global and domestic players double down on investment in the country’s burgeoning data-centre sector. Valued at roughly US $287 million (about ₦430 billion) in 2023,…
In a significant high-level engagement in Abuja, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, appealed to the governors of Nigeria’s 36 states to speed up and deepen efforts toward a tech-driven, inclusive growth agenda.…
