In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries and governments are racing to secure their digital frontiers, US venture-capital giant Andreessen Horowitz — popularly called a16z — has set its sights on a record-breaking $10 billion fund to…
In a groundbreaking initiative, the Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a programme aimed at supporting teachers with free data access and subsidised devices to enhance digital learning across the nation. The initiative, announced by the Ministry of Education on…
African tech powerhouse Cassava Technologies has announced a strategic new investment from NVIDIA Corporation, signalling a major push to accelerate its digital infrastructure and service offerings across the continent. The development strengthens Cassava’s mission to reduce the digital divide in…
In a major leap for the global tech and energy sectors, Crusoe Energy Systems, a Denver-based startup specialising in sustainable computing infrastructure, has hit a $10 billion valuation after securing $1.38 billion in its latest funding round. The round, led…
Across Nigeria, leaders in education, business and technology are calling on young people to take digital innovation seriously as a path to entrepreneurship and self-reliance. At a recent event in Abuja, organised by BMI Finishing School, stakeholders agreed that the…
In the bustling tech ecosystem of Lagos, two visionary entrepreneurs — Chioma Wilson-Dike and Wilson Dike — are quietly rewriting the rules of regulatory compliance. Their startup, Lexlytic, is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to make compliance not…
In a move that signals its strategic ambitions for the next era, China has pledged to build a “modern industrial system” and enhance its technological self-reliance during the 2026-2030 period. According to Reuters, the announcement comes amid rising global tension,…
In a major leap for Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, MTN Nigeria has partnered with Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. to launch the nation’s first 400G/800G hybrid optical network in Lagos, marking a new chapter in high-speed connectivity and digital innovation. This milestone…
In a landmark move that underscores the growing ties between Africa and Europe in the tech space, Nigeria and Denmark have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation in digital innovation, governance, and skills development. The agreement,…
In a defining step for the continent’s digital future, UNICEF and the GSMA have jointly launched Africa’s first-ever Taskforce on Child Online Protection (COP). The initiative, unveiled at MWC Kigali 2025, brings together governments, telecom companies, civil society, and youth…
Lagos buzzed with possibility this week as the stage was set for a gathering of bright-minded entrepreneurs, visionary thinkers and supportive ecosystem players during the event hosted at AfroTalks Lagos 2025. At the heart of the excitement was the debut…
Nigeria’s startup ecosystem is changing rapidly — and at the heart of this transformation is the rise of private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC). Once considered distant, foreign-driven financial models, they are now shaping how Nigerian startups grow, scale,…
In a major move that highlights the escalating importance of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, New York-based company Dataminr has announced its intention to acquire cyber-threat intelligence specialist ThreatConnect for approximately US$290 million. The deal is not just about one company…
It is without an iota of doubt that’s software technology is the future . What this means is that, with everyday that passes, the world moves even more close towards smart software and technology as established time and time again.…
In a striking move that spans politics, entertainment and technology, over 800 public figures have joined forces to call for a moratorium on the development of superintelligent artificial intelligence systems. Among the signatories are the contentious American political strategist Steve…
