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Africa is building the technology. But who owns the customer?
Africa has spent the past decade proving that it can build technology that matters. From payments and financial infrastructure to logistics, enterprise software and emerging applications of artificial intelligence,…
NCC records 6,500 network interventions as operators expand telecom capacity
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has recorded more than 6,500 network interventions in 2026 as telecommunications operators upgrade equipment, expand
TECH FEATURE: The Android Setting That Can Lock Out Phone Thieves
A stolen phone can expose messages, photographs and financial information. Google’s Theft Detection Lock offers an extra layer of protection—and it may already be available on your Android phone. The feature uses…
Dragonmoney Casino Review 2026: What I Checked Before Depositing
Dragon Money Review: 10 Checks Before My First Deposit Dragon Money is a crypto casino with more than 7,000 slots and six games built by the platform itself. Its live floor comes from five studios, and the cashier…
2027: Forum Urges INEC To Publish AI Election Results Protocol
By Gabi Hibbatullah, Abuja The Artificial Intelligence and Democracy Forum 2026 has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publish a comprehensive protocol for managing election results ahead of…
Nigeria reclaims Africa’s startup funding lead as investment hits $635m
Nigeria’s startups raised $635 million in the first nine months of 2026, reclaiming the country’s position as Africa’s leading destination
NCC To Block Non-compliant SIM-enabled Devices From Telecom Networks
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned that SIM-enabled devices that fail to meet its Type Approval and device verification requirements may be blocked from accessing telecom networks in Nigeria. The…
SpaceX revenue jumps 161% to $14.58 billion as Q3 2026 profit beats estimates
SpaceX reported a 161% year-on-year increase in third-quarter revenue to $14.58 billion on Tuesday, up from $5.58 billion in the same period of 2025, beating analysts’ estimates as growth in its artificial intelligence…
Microsoft to use INEC candidate list against AI deepfakes
Microsoft says it will load the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) final list of 2027 candidates into its systems so that its artificial intelligence (AI) tools cannot be used to create misleading images…
INEC, others seek safeguards against AI threats to 2027 elections
Participants at a three-day artificial intelligence and democracy forum warned that deepfakes, cloned voices and coordinated disinformation could undermine Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, urging stronger safeguards…
The 2027 Elections And Artificial Intelligence
Nigeria is already talking about 2027. Politicians are positioning, aspirants are consulting, parties are calculating, and opposition figures are negotiating how best to challenge the ruling party. Zoning, defections,…
AIT president champions “Sovereign Triple-L” as AI redefines professional capability
President of the Accra Institute of Technology (AIT), Professor Clement K. Dzidonu, has called for a fundamental shift in how individuals, educational institutions, and society think about learning in the age of…
IHS Nigeria, other stakeholders mark 25 years of GSM tech at 2026 eWorld Forum
IHS Nigeria joined telecommunications industry stakeholders, policymakers, technology leaders and members of the media at the 12th edition of the eWorld Forum to commemorate 25 years of Nigeria’s GSM revolution and the…
NITDA, NACCIMA partner to drive startup funding, market access in Nigeria
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) have announced a strategic public-private partnership aimed…
Osun to deploy AI cameras, drones in new security initiative
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced a new security initiative in partnership with a Chinese firm to deploy AI cameras, drones, and robotics. Read More:…
Musk’s SpaceX turns profit as AI cloud deals pay off
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has reported its first quarterly profit, posting a net income of $4.4 billion driven by soaring revenue from its AI unit. Read More:…
Osun plans statewide AI surveillance system, drones to tackle insecurity
The Osun State Government said the surveillance project will be implemented in partnership with a Chinese technology company to tackle insecurity in the state. The post Osun plans statewide AI surveillance system,…
Amazon to invest €16bn in Germany in 2027
US tech giant Amazon has announced plans to invest over €16 billion in Germany in 2027, focusing on data centres and infrastructure for artificial intellig Read More:…
Google Cloud Outage Disrupts UK Banks, Online Services
Internet service tracker Downdetector indicated that hundreds of reports had been made of problems affecting UK lenders Lloyds Bank and HSBC, as well as property website Rightmove and postal service Royal Mail. The post…
AI can transform learning, but human skills remain essential — Dahl
James Dahl, Master of Wellington College, a British independent school founded in the 1850s, speaks with Ruth Imafidon and Charles
Data depletion, poor network dominate NCC Consumer Parliament
Data depletion and poor network quality dominated discussions at the 95th edition of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Telecom Consumer Parliament, as telecommunications operators acknowledged the need to…
Nigeria faces shortage of 68,000 cybersecurity professionals – Expert
Nigeria urgently requires more than 68,000 cybersecurity professionals to secure its digital landscape, according to Rick Huijbregts, Chief Growth and
Adeleke unveils technology-driven security plan to protect Osun
Osun State Government is set to adopt advanced surveillance technology, artificial intelligence, and real-time intelligence gathering as part of The post Adeleke unveils technology-driven security plan to protect Osun…
Twelve student startups to compete at JAN national finals
Twelve student-led startups from secondary schools across Nigeria will gather tomorrow to pitch their ventures at the Junior Achievement Nigeria
Pressdia Announced as Media Partner for Art of Technology Lagos 8.0
Pressdia named media partner for AOT Lagos 8.0 on Dec...
AI challenges Mathematics by solving the unsolvable
For Francois Charles, mathematician and department head at the Ecole Normale Superieure in Paris, two separate issues are playing out. The post AI challenges Mathematics by solving the unsolvable appeared first on…
Spotify brings audiobooks to Nigeria, with plans starting at ₦2,300
Spotify has launched audiobooks in Nigeria, with its Audiobooks+ add-on offering 15 hours of monthly listening for ₦2,300. The launch also gives Nigerian authors and publishers a route to reach international audiences…
Bauchi scraps right-of-way charges to attract telecom investors
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has approved zero right-of-way charges for broadband deployment to attract telecommunications investments and expand Read More:…
Lagos urges civil servants to embrace AI, transformational leadership
The Lagos State Government has urged its senior civil servants to embrace artificial intelligence and transformational leadership to improve governance. Read More:…