RoW Waiver: Powering Anambra’s Digital Transformation Journey
Across Nigeria, one of the biggest hurdles to broadband expansion has been the prohibitive cost of Right of Way charges:…
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Innovate47 Opens Applications for Food & Agri Accelerator Program for African Startups
The Food & Agri Accelerator, an eight-week program created to assist high-potential founders developing solutions at the nexus of agricultural,…
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A Gemini AI-Powered Feature Is Coming to Google Translate That Could Compete with Duolingo
Two new important features are being added to Google Translate as part of an artificial intelligence (AI) update. Up until…
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WhatsApp Introduces AI Writing Assistant to Rephrase Messages in Multiple Styles and Tones
On Wednesday, WhatsApp revealed a new feature that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to rewrite messages for improved clarity and tone….
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LG Electronics Launches Solar-powered Borehole and Mobile Laundry Project in Abeokuta, Transforming Community Access to Water and Hygiene
In a landmark initiative aimed at improving daily life, LG Electronics has commissioned a solar-powered borehole system and mobile laundry…
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Roqqu and SiBAN join forces to advance blockchain adoption in Nigeria
In a strategic move to propel the Nigerian blockchain ecosystem, Roqqu, a prominent digital finance and blockchain solutions provider, has…
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Nigerian Women Innovators Shine at TICAD 9, Driving a Tech-Powered Future
Nigerian women are making their mark on the global stage, showcasing innovative solutions and driving a new narrative of tech-led…
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Phishing in the Classroom: 115,000 Emails Exploit Google Classroom to Target 13,500 Organisations
Check Point researchers have uncovered a large-scale active phishing campaign abusing Google Classroom, a platform trusted by millions of students and educators…
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Learn AI skills through the SAS Hackathon
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how we work. As more organisations explore and adopt agentic, generative, traditional and even quantum…
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The Evolution of Fintech in Nigeria – Key Players and Emerging Trends
The evolution of the Nigerian fintech space cannot be told without mentioning the pioneer banks that first charted Nigeria. As…
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Leading Tech Brands Drive Future Digital Economy to Support Nigeria’s US$1 trillion 2030 Vision at West Africa’s Largest Tech, AI & Startup Show
Global tech leaders including IBM, Meta, and MTN join GITEX NIGERIA 2025, driving tech opportunities that contribute to President Bola…
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A New Gemini Feature in Google Docs Will Allow Users to Listen to Documents
Google Docs is launching a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that lets users listen to a document rather than read…
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Microsoft Excel Pilots New Copilot Features for Data Classification, Summarization, and Enhanced Insights
A new feature for its spreadsheet program, Copilot(), is now being tested by Microsoft Excel. With the help of Excel’s…
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SA’s Eden AI Unveils AI-Powered Mental Health App to Support Stigmatised Women
BlossomCare, a private, AI-powered mental health companion created for stigmatized women, including sex workers and pregnant teenagers, was introduced by…
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Questing for the quantum AI advantage
Two quantum experts disclose high hopes and realities for the emerging space The clock is ticking down to the realisation…
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ShowUs.fun: The African Platform Turning Contests Into a Youth Engagement Revolution
It started with a small local contest. Young people showed up, eager to showcase their talent. But something unexpected happened,…
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How Nigeria’s Blockradar is Powering Emerging Market Fintechs with Stablecoin Wallet Infrastructure
Blockradar in Nigeria offers fintechs, especially those operating in emerging areas, stablecoin wallet infrastructure. In the second part of 2024,…
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Applications Open for 7th MEST Africa Challenge with Focus on Fintech
The seventh edition of the MEST Africa Challenge, which aims to find and assist outstanding fintech entrepreneurs, is now accepting…
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Anambra ICT Agency Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Digital Governance
The Anambra State ICT Agency has restated its commitment to creating a digitally inclusive environment where Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)…
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Microsoft announces six new patches for Windows
Microsoft released the final patches for six newly discovered Windows vulnerabilities identified by Check Point Research, including one rated as…
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Why corporate South Africa must rethink degree-based hiring
In a country with 4,9 million unemployed youth, South Africa’s fixation on degrees as a gateway to meaningful employment is not…
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Samsung Launches Vision AI TV: A New Era in Home Entertainment, Celebrating 19 Consecutive Years as the Global No. 1 TV Brand
Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of its groundbreaking Samsung Vision AI TV, marking a bold new chapter in the…
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Why businesses must rethink their data lakes
While businesses are racing to implement Artificial Intelligence (AI), many overlook a critical factor in success: the quality and structure…
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Truecaller Crosses 100 Million Monthly Active Users in Middle East and Africa
Truecaller, the leading global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communications, reached a significant milestone in August as the…
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Google offers Nigerian families free AI-powered storytelling
Google claims to have unveiled Storybook, a brand-new AI-powered creative tool in the Gemini app that uses pictures, phone photos,…
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Kaspersky uncovers Efimer trojan targeting organisations through phishing emails
According to Kaspersky Security Network, between October 2024 and July 2025, over 5,000 users — both individuals and organisations —…
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Grok Answers Will See Ads on Elon Musk’s X; Grok Imagine Will Be Temporarily Free for US Users
X, formerly known as Twitter, intends to display advertisements on its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok. The company, which is…
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Instagram Map With Location Sharing Launches Together With Reposts and a Friends Tab Inspired by TikTok
Three new features are being added to Instagram, a platform for sharing photos and videos. According to the firm, its…
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Meet the Top 13 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition Finalists for 2025
The 2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition has achieved an exciting milestone following months of fierce competition, creative pitches, and compelling…
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WhatsApp Releases Safety Overview, Enabling You to Examine Group Data to Guard Against Scams
WhatsApp said on Tuesday that it is launching a new tool to avoid scams. This function, called Safety Overview, activates…
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