In a significant move to empower young Nigerians and deepen its social impact, OPay has launched a landmark scholarship scheme totalling ₦1.2 billion over ten years. The fintech company formalised this initiative with the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)…
At the recent summit in Luanda convened by the African Union (AU), a bold new infrastructure vision emerged, as the continent’s leaders carved out an investment blueprint worth US $170 billion annually to drive integration, mobility and growth across Africa,…
In what is fast becoming a landmark moment for the tech sector, global tech layoffs 2025 have reached staggering levels: more than 112,700 roles cut across 218 companies worldwide. According to data from Layoffs.fyi, this wave of job cuts underlines…
In the heart of Nigeria’s bustling dairy landscape, a quiet revolution is unfolding — and it’s being powered by artificial intelligence. Researchers are now leveraging advanced spectroscopic techniques to redefine how milk quality is assessed, tracked and assured across the…
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…
