In a dramatic shift in the artificial intelligence world this December, one of the sector’s biggest names, OpenAI, has sounded an alarm within its organisation. Chief Executive Sam Altman has reportedly declared an urgent internal “code red” to refocus the…

In a significant shift in how the United States federal government attracts and deploys tech talent, the White House has launched the United States Tech Force programme, a new two-year initiative aimed at hiring about 1,000 technology professionals into government…

In a major boost for urban mobility in Africa, Seoul-based tech firm Nota AI has sealed a game-changing agreement to bring its advanced traffic management technology to Nairobi, Kenya. This move follows the company’s recent wins in the Middle East…

In a year marked by cautious optimism for Africa’s tech ecosystem, Innovate Africa Fund has delivered an inspiring performance with its first set of investments. The early-stage investment vehicle, designed to back African founders at the concept stage, has reported…

In the last decade, Africa’s security landscape has shifted dramatically. Gone are the days when national safety discussions were dominated only by physical threats like insurgency or border clashes. Today, the real struggle for national stability plays out as much…

Saudi Arabia’s stc Group has taken a bold step towards accelerating digital transformation across the Kingdom by agreeing a new five-year Master Frame Agreement with Swedish telecoms giant Ericsson. The deal, signed on December 16, 2025, signals a deeper, long-term…

In a major change that took effect today, Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has officially shut down the dedicated desktop version of its popular Messenger service for both Windows and Mac computers. Millions of users around the world who have grown…

OpenAI has announced a major shift in how it compensates new hires in the face of an intensifying global battle for artificial intelligence experts. The company has scrapped its traditional equity vesting restriction that required new employees to wait before…

Walt Disney Company recently made global headlines with a bold investment in artificial intelligence technology partners. In a landmark agreement valued at around $1 billion, Disney has signed a three-year licensing and investment deal with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT…

In an emphatic appeal to the Federal Government and policymakers, Thrive Agric, one of Nigeria’s leading agricultural technology companies, has urged a comprehensive overhaul of the way the nation approaches technology integration, education and funding within the agricultural sector. The…

A leading tech policy expert has urged the federal government to elevate artificial intelligence education to the level of a national priority, warning that without decisive action, millions of young Nigerians risk being left behind in a rapidly digitising world.…

In a powerful affirmation of the ingenuity that pulses through the country’s young population, a partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Mastercard Foundation, and the Lagos-based innovation platform NerdzFactory has taken concrete steps to empower young innovators…

Abiola Laseinde is rapidly emerging as one of the most influential figures shaping Africa’s technology landscape. What began as a simple, heartfelt idea in the early days of the global pandemic has grown into a movement redefining how digital leadership…

A fresh wave of unrest is sweeping through parts of Russia after the federal government moved to block access to the globally popular gaming platform Roblox. The decision by Roskomnadzor, Moscow’s media and internet regulator, has ignited deep discussion across…