OpenAI Just Dropped GPT-5.4,And It Wants to Do Your Job For You
The latest model from OpenAI can browse your computer, write your reports, and think through hard problems — all at…
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Google’s Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Targets High-Volume AI Workloads at Lower Cost
Google has released Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite, a lightweight model from its Gemini 3 series designed to deliver capable AI performance…
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Why Digital Identity is Central to Nigeria’s Digital Transformation Agenda
Digital transformation has become a defining pillar of Nigeria’s national development strategy. From expanding broadband access to deepening financial inclusion…
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How NativeID Is Tackling Nigeria’s Business Identity Crisis—One QR Code at a Time
Here’s a problem that doesn’t get talked about enough: Nigerian businesses are losing customers not because their products are subpar,…
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Jack Ma Foundation Opens Applications for Africa’s Business Heroes with $1.5M Prize Pool
The Jack Ma Foundation has launched the eighth edition of Africa’s Business Heroes, its annual entrepreneurship competition that will distribute…
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GSMA Opens £200,000 Fund to Support Mobile-Led Climate Solutions in Emerging Markets
The GSMA has opened applications for a new innovation fund targeting enterprises that use mobile technology to address twin challenges…
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NDPC and others Joins Global Privacy Alliance to Tackle AI-Generated Content Risks
In a significant move toward safeguarding digital privacy, Nigeria’s Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has teamed up with 60 data protection…
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Modern Cybersecurity with AI Bootcamp
CloudSec Network (CSN) is launching Modern Cybersecurity with AI, a free 6-week foundational bootcamp designed for cybersecurity professionals who want…
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GEC+Africa Opens Regional Pitch Competitions to Pre-Seed and Seed Startups Across the Continent
The Global Entrepreneurship Congress Africa (GEC+Africa) has launched a multi-country pitch competition targeting early-stage technology startups and post-revenue micro, small,…
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Google Launches Application Window for AI-Focused Africa Accelerator Programme
Google has opened applications for the tenth edition of its accelerator programme targeting growth-stage tech ventures across Africa, marking a…
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Supply Chain Attacks Emerge as Top Corporate Threat Over the Past Year
Supply chain attacks have emerged as the most common cyberthreat facing businesses over the past year, a new Kaspersky global…
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After Half a Decade of Growth, Krishnan Ranganath Moves On from Africa Data Centres
Dr. Krishnan Ranganath, who served as Regional Executive for West Africa at Africa Data Centres (ADC), has left the company…
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MEST Africa Opens Applications for Digital Marketing Program to Tackle Youth Unemployment
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Africa, in collaboration with Generation Ghana and the Mastercard Foundation, has announced the…
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Nigeria Youth Future Fund Opens $500,000 Grant Cycle for 2026 Leadership Development
The Nigeria Youth Future Fund (NYFF) has launched its 2026 call for applications, to support youth-led projects focused on governance,…
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IBX26 Partners with Blockchain Club, University of Benin for Blockchain UNIBEN Conference 3.0
In a bold step toward strengthening Nigeria’s emerging Web3 ecosystem, Ibom Blockchain Xperience (IBX26) has officially partnered with Blockchain Club,…
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Mastercard Foundation Opens 2026 FAST Program for Young African Entrepreneurs
The Mastercard Foundation has launched its third application cycle for the Fund for Alumni Start-ups in Transition, targeting early-stage entrepreneurs…
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Samsung Launches Galaxy S26 Series, Powered by Smarter, Background AI
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Wednesday announced the Galaxy S26 series, powered by the most proactive and adaptive Galaxy AI experiences…
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Zinox Group Launches N10bn Tech Scholarship for 1,000 Students in Nigeria
A N10 billion scholarship program has been announced by Zinox Group with the goal of funding 1,000 underprivileged Nigerian students…
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Identity Attacks Surge in 2026, Reveals Sophos Active Adversary Report
Two-thirds of security incidents traced back to identity-related weaknesses as attackers move faster and strike after hours Sophos, a global…
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7-Year-Old Eco-Hero Launches “Waste-to-Wonder” Campaign in South Africa
While most seven-year-olds are busy playing with new toys, local resident Logan is busy turning “trash” into treasure. As a…
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Beyond Virality: Does Africa Need Its Own Social Media Platform?
The clamour for Africa to build its own social media platform has been brewing for the past decade. Those who…
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Lyria 3 Is Here: Google DeepMind Powers AI Music Inside Gemini App
Lyria 3, Google DeepMind’s newest artificial intelligence (AI) music generating model, was unveiled on Wednesday. According to the tech giant…
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TechCrush Opens Applications for Tech4Africans Scholarship Ahead of February Deadline
TechCrush, a Lagos-based edtech platform focused on accessible technology training, has launched applications for its latest round of the Tech4Africans…
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KPMG Opens Applications for 2026 Female Founders in Africa Competition
KPMG has launched the 2026 edition of its Female Founders in Africa Competition, inviting women entrepreneurs from across the continent…
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Kaspersky discovers Keenadu – A multifaceted Android malware that can come preinstalled on new devices
Kaspersky has detected a new malware for Android devices that it dubbed Keenadu. This malware is distributed in multiple forms…
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GigaLayer Strengthens Its Hold on the Domain & Hosting Space with Registeram.com Deal
GigaLayer, a prominent player in Africa’s cloud infrastructure and domain services sector, has announced the acquisition of Registeram, a Nigerian domain…
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Agentic AI and the Future of Higher Education
Artificial intelligence has already secured a foothold in higher education, but institutions are now entering a more consequential phase of…
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Kaspersky Warns of Cyber Risk Scenarios That Could Undermine Global Digital Stability
As digital systems become more interconnected and dependent on invisible technical foundations, new categories of cyber risks are emerging beyond…
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Fate Foundation Launches AI Upskilling Initiative for Nigerian Academic Institutions
The digital transformation of Africa’s workforce is increasingly dependent on the readiness of its educational foundations. In a move to…
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OpenAI Unveils Real-Time Coding Model Built for Speed Over Scale
OpenAI has released an experimental coding model engineered for rapid response rather than computational depth, marking a strategic shift in…
