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…
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…
