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…
In a move that signals ambition and technological foresight, Bahrain’s long-standing operator Batelco has announced a significant expansion of its collaboration with global network infrastructure leader Ericsson. The two firms are stepping up efforts to accelerate 5G rollout and network…
In Abuja and Lagos, the sense of opportunity is palpable. For a country long defined by oil exports and traditional sectors, the narrative is shifting: digital technology is fast becoming the new frontier. Nigeria, once driven by black-gold, now has…
In the fast-moving online deals landscape, one outfit is boldly stepping out of its comfort zone. ProxyCoupons – hitherto best known for sources of VPN and proxy service discounts – is repositioning itself into a broader technology-offers destination. The announcement,…
Lagos, the bustling commercial heart of Nigeria, witnessed a major milestone as Sinomart Super Store officially opened its flagship outlet at The Palms Shopping Mall, Victoria Island, ushering in what industry observers are calling a new era of modern retail…
In Menlo Park and beyond, Meta has poured huge sums into artificial intelligence, bulking up infrastructure, hiring top talent, and deploying its models across apps like Meta AI. Yet, despite all this muscle, the company appears to be grappling with…
In the latest stir across the tech-hardware world, serial entrepreneur and investor Kevin Rose dropped a strikingly blunt evaluation for AI gadgets: “If you feel like you should punch someone in the face for wearing it, you probably shouldn’t invest…
In the buzzing tech world, Alphabet Inc. is making a clear pivot. Instead of keeping its bold “moonshot” experiments tucked under the wing of its internal lab, X Development LLC (also called X), Alphabet is increasingly launching these projects as…
When Xiaomi, the Chinese tech giant best known for smartphones and smart-home gadgets, announced its bold pivot into electric vehicles (EVs), the industry watched with interest. The launch of its first full-scale passenger car, the SU7, marked a watershed moment…
In what is shaping up to be a landmark moment, Apple has reported a near-$140 billion revenue quarter, signalling both stability and ambition as it heads into its 50th anniversary year. Analysts say the figure not only underscores the company’s…
In the bustling heart of Lagos, a fresh story is unfolding—one that sees young Nigerians stepping off the sidelines of technology and into its driving seat. CIHAN Digital Academy recently brought together over 130 senior secondary-school students from five distinguished…
In a significant recognition of his work in shaping the future of science education in Nigeria, 24-year-old entrepreneur and educator John Onuigbo has been nominated for The Future Awards Africa 2025 for the Prize for Education category. The award—widely regarded…
