In 2020, as the world grappled with the COVID-19 lockdown, one young Nigerian founder turned frustration into fuel for innovation. Living in a peri-urban community plagued by constant blackouts, Chiemela Miracle Anosike saw firsthand how the lack of electricity crippled families and small businesses. Instead of waiting for change, she built it, founding Solaris GreenTech…
Across Nigeria, one of the biggest hurdles to broadband expansion has been the prohibitive cost of Right of Way charges: the fees telecom operators must pay to lay fibre-optic cables across state-owned land, which drastically slows down digital infrastructure rollout. In 2022, one of the earliest and boldest steps taken by Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo,…
The Food & Agri Accelerator, an eight-week program created to assist high-potential founders developing solutions at the nexus of agricultural, food systems, and climate resilience, has been launched by Innovate47, a worldwide venture builder and entrepreneur support organization. A global venture builder and entrepreneur support organization, Innovate47 helps early-stage businesses that are addressing some of…
Two new important features are being added to Google Translate as part of an artificial intelligence (AI) update. Up until now, users of the Mountain View-based tech giant’s translation software have been able to copy and paste text and receive real-time translation in a wide range of languages. The internet giant is now utilizing its…
On Wednesday, WhatsApp revealed a new feature that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to rewrite messages for improved clarity and tone. Users can compose a simple sentence and the AI-powered writing assistance will offer suggestions for enhancement, such as alternative tones and styles, according to the Meta-owned instant messaging app. According to WhatsApp, its new Writing…
In a landmark initiative aimed at improving daily life, LG Electronics has commissioned a solar-powered borehole system and mobile laundry cabin in Abeokuta, offering residents free access to clean water and laundry services. The project underscores LG’s commitment to leveraging innovative technology to strengthen communities and enhance quality of life. More than just infrastructure, the…
In a strategic move to propel the Nigerian blockchain ecosystem, Roqqu, a prominent digital finance and blockchain solutions provider, has officially partnered with the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN). This new alliance will leverage the combined expertise and resources of both organizations to foster innovation, drive development, and accelerate the adoption of…
Nigerian women are making their mark on the global stage, showcasing innovative solutions and driving a new narrative of tech-led growth at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9). Held in Yokohama, Japan, the conference, themed “Co-Create Innovative Solutions with Africa,” served as a critical platform for leaders and investors to forge…
Check Point researchers have uncovered a large-scale active phishing campaign abusing Google Classroom, a platform trusted by millions of students and educators worldwide. Over the course of just one week, attackers launched five coordinated waves, distributing more than 115,000 phishing emails aimed at 13,500 organisations across multiple industries. Thus far, organisations in Europe, North America, the Middle…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how we work. As more organisations explore and adopt agentic, generative, traditional and even quantum AI, these technologies increasingly augment existing jobs. And they automate repetitive and data-driven tasks. More than ever, people need data and AI skills to boost their productivity and further their careers. That’s where the SAS…
The evolution of the Nigerian fintech space cannot be told without mentioning the pioneer banks that first charted Nigeria. As what later became Nigeria started seeing an influx of Europeans in the 19th century, many businesses sprang up to explore opportunities, and banking services became a necessity. The Bank of British West Africa, established by…
Global tech leaders including IBM, Meta, and MTN join GITEX NIGERIA 2025, driving tech opportunities that contribute to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda across talent development & digital infrastructure Nigeria has risen to the forefront of Africa’s digital economy with a powerful ecosystem that is both homegrown and resilient – fuelled by government…
Google Docs is launching a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that lets users listen to a document rather than read it. The Mountain View-based tech giant has now begun distributing the audio capability to users on the subscription tier of Workspace and Gemini customers, after first announcing it at the Google Cloud Next 2025 event…
A new feature for its spreadsheet program, Copilot(), is now being tested by Microsoft Excel. With the help of Excel’s new Copilot function, users will be able to summarize data in a spreadsheet into paragraphs and sentences, regardless of whether it pertains to a particular column, row, or the entire table. Both Windows and Mac…
BlossomCare, a private, AI-powered mental health companion created for stigmatized women, including sex workers and pregnant teenagers, was introduced by Eden AI, a South African business that specializes in creating healthcare solutions for African contexts. Eden AI is an AI consulting firm that was established in 2021 with the goal of empowering people and developing…
Two quantum experts disclose high hopes and realities for the emerging space The clock is ticking down to the realisation of quantum AI and the sought-after “quantum advantage”. In many boardrooms, however, quantum remains mysterious: full of promise, but not fully understood. Still, desire to profit from being first on the scene is already driving significant spending….
It started with a small local contest. Young people showed up, eager to showcase their talent. But something unexpected happened, the biggest excitement wasn’t just in the performances, it was in the voting. Every click, every vote, every share turned the audience into part of the show. That’s when Aji Ene realized: contests could be…
Blockradar in Nigeria offers fintechs, especially those operating in emerging areas, stablecoin wallet infrastructure. In the second part of 2024, Abdulfatai Suleiman began working on Blockradar with the goal of creating the infrastructure that made stablecoins simple to integrate, useable, and programmable straight into an existing tech stack—something he wished he had when he was…
The seventh edition of the MEST Africa Challenge, which aims to find and assist outstanding fintech entrepreneurs, is now accepting submissions from the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST). MEST, a pan-African software and entrepreneurship training program, seed fund, and incubator that supports the establishment of technology firms throughout the continent, was established in Ghana…
The Anambra State ICT Agency has restated its commitment to creating a digitally inclusive environment where Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) can access and benefit from government services without barriers. Speaking when the Anambra State Disability Rights Commission (ADRC), in partnership with the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) programme, paid an advocacy visit to his…
Microsoft released the final patches for six newly discovered Windows vulnerabilities identified by Check Point Research, including one rated as critical. These vulnerabilities could crash entire systems or allow attackers to run malicious code, posing real risks to business operations. Additionally, one of the vulnerabilities marks what is likely the first publicly disclosed bug in a…
In a country with 4,9 million unemployed youth, South Africa’s fixation on degrees as a gateway to meaningful employment is not just outdated but actively holding the economy back. That is the view of Sandra Pretorius, General Manager at Afri Training Institute (ATI), who says it is time for corporate South Africa to take a hard…
Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of its groundbreaking Samsung Vision AI TV, marking a bold new chapter in the company’s history of innovation and leadership in the television industry. For 19 consecutive years, Samsung has held the position of the world’s No. 1 TV brand, a testament to its unwavering commitment to quality, design,…
While businesses are racing to implement Artificial Intelligence (AI), many overlook a critical factor in success: the quality and structure of the data feeding these models. The reality is that a model is only as good as the data it is trained on. This is according to Julian Thomas, Principal Consultant at PBT Group. “If…
In the early 2000s, being computer literate was a competitive edge. Today, things have changed. In a rapidly shifting digital economy, being AI literate is no longer optional but foundational. For African entrepreneurs, understanding AI is a transformative opportunity to leapfrog traditional barriers to innovate and grow. According to PwC, AI is expected to…
Truecaller, the leading global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communications, reached a significant milestone in August as the number of monthly active users (including both Android and iOS) crossed 100 million in the MEA-region, representing a 19% growth y-o-y. “With the Middle East and Africa experiencing significant growth in smartphone adoption and mobile…
Google claims to have unveiled Storybook, a brand-new AI-powered creative tool in the Gemini app that uses pictures, phone photos, and kid-drawn stories from refrigerator doors to create brief narrated stories. This was announced in a statement on Friday by Mr. Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, the Communication and Public Affairs Manager for Google, West Africa. According to…
According to Kaspersky Security Network, between October 2024 and July 2025, over 5,000 users — both individuals and organisations — fell victim to the Efimer trojan. The malware was particularly impactful in Brazil, affecting around 1,500 victims. These attacks also targeted users in India, Spain, Russia, Italy, and Germany. Kaspersky has discovered a rapidly escalating…
X, formerly known as Twitter, intends to display advertisements on its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok. The company, which is helmed by Elon Musk, wants to boost its advertising revenue, which reportedly fell precipitously when the billionaire made the social media platform private. Musk also disclosed that X will enhance targeted advertising by utilizing the…
Three new features are being added to Instagram, a platform for sharing photos and videos. According to the firm, its new Instagram map feature was inspired by rival Snapchat’s Snap Map function and is intended to display users’ friends’ locations on a map. Similar to TikTok, Instagram will also let users repost reels and posts…