Apple Plans to Open Siri to Rival AI Assistants in iOS 27
Apple is preparing to dismantle the exclusive arrangement that has kept OpenAI’s ChatGPT as Siri’s sole third-party AI partner. Reporting…
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Circle and Sasai Fintech Join Forces to Bring USDC Closer to African Users
NYSE-listed Circle Internet Group (CRCL), a global leader in internet-based financial platforms, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Sasai…
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FINCA Ventures Opens Applications for 2026 Prize Competition, Offering African Startups Up to $100,000 in Grant Funding
FINCA Ventures has opened applications for the third edition of its annual Prize Competition, inviting early-stage entrepreneurs from Sub-Saharan Africa…
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Nigeria and Finland Sign Digital Economy Pact as Finnish Participation in Project BRIDGE Comes Into Focus
Nigeria and Finland formalised a partnership on digital transformation last week, signing a Memorandum of Understanding in Abuja that covers…
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The Agentic AI Storm Reshaping Cybersecurity for African Enterprises
Artificial Intelligence has created a perfect storm for African enterprises, faced with the unprecedented speed of AI-generated attacks and a…
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ChatGPT Launches File Library Feature for Paid Users, Including Across Africa
OpenAI has rolled out a new file management feature for ChatGPT that allows subscribers to store, search, and reuse uploaded…
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Tony Elumelu Foundation Selects 3,200 Entrepreneurs for 2026 Programme, Deploying $16 Million Across Africa
The Tony Elumelu Foundation has named 3,200 entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries as beneficiaries of its 2026 entrepreneurship programme,…
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Cloud Cost Optimization Becomes a Top Strategic Priority for Businesses
Cloud computing has fundamentally reshaped how organisations deploy, manage and scale IT infrastructure, replacing rigid, capital-intensive systems with flexible, on-demand…
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Amid Middle East Tensions, Why UAE–Nigeria Trade Ties Matter More Than Ever
At a time when geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to shape global economic and security dynamics, countries are…
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Only 11% of Banks Have Mastered Trustworthy AI, New Study Finds
Even as AI spending surges, few banks have established the necessary governance and guardrails – and nearly half misjudge their…
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Shell Foundation and Startup Discovery School Target Women Farmers With New West Africa Agri-Tech Pilot
A new initiative backed by Shell Foundation and Startup Discovery School is setting out to address one of the more…
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Mastercard Foundation Opens Applications for 2026 Associates Program Across Africa
Youth unemployment remains one of Africa’s most persistent structural challenges — and one organisation continues putting resources directly behind a…
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Nigeria’s Virtual Card Problem Isn’t About Access Anymore. It’s About Trust
Imagine a creative director in Lagos, Amara, who spends 40 minutes applying for a virtual card. She uploads her ID,…
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Morgan Stanley Opens Impact Startup Accelerator
A funding window relevant to African impact founders closes this month. Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures (MSISV) is accepting…
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Why Integrated Risk Strategy Is Key to SME Growth in Africa
SMEs dominate employment and enterprise across MEA, but without stronger financial and risk literacy, access to capital alone will not…
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Lagos to Host Canada–Nigeria Technology Partnership Forum on March 26
The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) at the Deputy High Commission of Canada in Nigeria will host a high-level Canada–Nigeria Technology Partnership…
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Top Academics and PR Expert Back The Nigerian Economy Newspaper’s Push for No. 1 Spot
Two university lecturers, Dr Felix Ijeh and Ewere Okonta; and a public relations practitioner, Blaise Udunze have joined the league…
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NITDA Rolls Out New Digital Strategies to Power the Creative Industry
Aligning with the current administration’s focus on diversifying the economy through industrialisation, digitisation, creative arts, and manufacturing, the National Information…
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Meta Deploys AI Tools for User Support and Content Enforcement Across Its Platforms
Meta has begun rolling out a suite of AI-powered tools across Facebook and Instagram, targeting two longstanding pain points for…
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A Single Website Visit Can Now Compromise Your iPhone — Hundreds of Millions May Be Exposed
A new and highly capable iPhone exploit that requires nothing from its target beyond loading a webpage has been documented…
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5 WhatsApp Features to Help You Stay Connected with Family After Eid
The Eid celebrations are over. The jollof rice is finished, the family photos have been taken, and everyone has scattered…
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Africa’s Chance to Lead the Future of Human-Centred AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping economies, industries, and public institutions worldwide. Yet the global conversation about AI still tends…
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PAFON 3.0 Set to Redefine Digital Commerce and AI in Nigeria
Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON), the country’s leading industry platform for digital finance stakeholders, has officially announced the third edition of…
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Facebook Tightens the Rules on Originality, and African Creators Need to Pay Attention
Meta has moved to formalize how Facebook decides which content gets seen — and which gets buried. The company announced…
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IBX Campaign Gains Momentum as Olufemi Bamisile Contributes N10m
In a defining show of confidence in Nigeria’s emerging digital economy, Rt. Hon. Olufemi Richard Bamisile PhD, Chairman of the…
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What is Dual Investment: Earn High Yield in Bull & Bear Markets
You set a limit order to buy BTC at $55,000. Price hits $55,001 and bounces. You missed it by a…
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Nigeria’s Blockchain Crossroads: Rt. Hon. Bamisile Signals Shift from Prohibition to Regulation
At the Ibom Blockchain Xperience 2026, the House Committee Chairman outlines Nigeria’s path toward structured digital asset governance Nigeria is…
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100 Women Leading Change: TechEconomy Releases IWD 2026 Power List
In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026, Techeconomy, a leading business news platform in Nigeria, has unveiled its “100…
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Moonshots for Development Opens $360,000 Innovation Challenge for African Agritech Startups
A coalition of international development finance institutions has launched a challenge inviting African agritech ventures to compete for funding packages…
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Meta Deploys Advanced AI and Cross-Border Enforcement Against Platform Scammers
Meta Platforms has rolled out a suite of anti-fraud technologies across its Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp applications, combining artificial intelligence…
