TECHNOLOGY
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Nigeria Earns Seat in Global Astronaut Mission
Nigeria has earned a spot in SERA’s Global Democratic Astronaut Mission, paving the way for…
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NITDA Promotes Green Technology for Digital Growth
NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to promoting green technology for Nigeria’s…
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Africa Must Embrace Inclusive Artificial Intelligence Now, MTN CEO Warns
MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita has urged African countries to fast-track artificial intelligence adoption to…
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Africa Records World’s Highest Weekly Cyberattacks as AI Tools Raise New Risks
Africa has become the most targeted region for cyberattacks, with organizations facing an average of…
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NLC Proposes Tax on Tech Giants to Fund Worker Retraining
NLC President Joe Ajaero has proposed a special tax on tech and automated industries to…
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FG, EU Partner to Introduce European Digital Governance Model in Nigeria
The Federal Government will adopt a European-style digital governance system with EU support to boost…
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NOTAP Targets Hidden Technology Transfers, Records 70% Compliance Among Firms
NOTAP says 70% of multinational firms in Nigeria now comply with technology transfer registration rules.…
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NCC to Launch State Broadband Ranking to Boost Digital Investment
NCC has announced plans to launch a Digital Connectivity Index to rank states by broadband…
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Ribadu Cautions States Against Shutting Down Telecom Sites, Warns of Economic Risks
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has warned state governments against shutting telecom sites over revenue…
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Gombe Government Establishes Information Technology and Digital Economy Commission
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has signed a law establishing the Gombe Information Technology and Digital…
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World’s Largest Tech and AI Expo Opens in Dubai
Dubai is set to host GITEX GLOBAL 2025, the world’s largest technology and AI exhibition,…
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FG to Deploy Satellite Technology to Strengthen Customs Operations, Fight Smuggling
The Federal Government is partnering with NIGCOMSAT to integrate satellite technology into Customs operations. The…
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Banks and Tech Firms Support Nigeria Fintech Week 2025
Nigeria Fintech Week 2025 has opened with global investors, banks, tech giants, and startups showcasing…
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Nigeria Deepens Ties with Japan to Grow Digital Economy
Nigeria is deepening ties with Japan to boost its digital economy and nurture local startups.…
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Tango Brook Unveils Digital Fuel Card To Curb Fraud
Tango Brook Technologies launches the Tango Fuel Card to revolutionize fuel management across Nigeria. The…
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TikTok Algorithm To Be Retrained On US Data Under Trump-Backed Deal
TikTok will rebuild its algorithm using only US user data under a new Oracle-led deal.…
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Meta Unveils AI-Powered Smart Glasses In Partnership With Ray-Ban And Oakley
Mark Zuckerberg unveils Meta’s new AI-powered smart glasses at the company’s annual Connect conference. The…
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NDPC Issues Security Advisory On Google Chrome Vulnerabilities
Nigeria’s Data Protection Commission warns of serious Google Chrome flaws that could let hackers seize…
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NGO Launches AI Learning Platform To Empower Rural Girls In Ondo
SARAFACDI launched the second TechUpRuralGirls program with SabiAI to train rural girls in Ondo. The…
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Osun Government Launches Free Imole Wi-Fi to Boost Digital Access
Osun State has launched Imole Wi-Fi, a free internet service to expand digital opportunities. Governor…
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Mastercard, NDPC Partner To Strengthen Digital Trust In Nigeria
Mastercard has joined forces with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission to boost privacy awareness nationwide.…
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Ogun Tech Community Presses Govt to Establish ICT Ministry
Ogun tech leaders are urging the creation of a dedicated ICT ministry to boost digital…
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SEC Introduces New Website to Boost Market Transparency and Investor Safety
SEC Nigeria has launched a redesigned website to boost transparency, investor protection, and market credibility.…
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FG Warns Power Firms of Grid Disconnection Over Failure to Install Frequency Control Systems
The Federal Government has warned GenCos to comply with new grid control rules or face…
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FG Unveils Automotive Training Centre in Ikorodu to Boost Electric Vehicle Production
The Federal Government has opened a new automotive training centre at LASUSTECH, Ikorodu, to boost…
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Ooni of Ife Launches Nigeria’s First Indigenous Social Media Platform, 2geda
The Ooni of Ife has launched 2geda, Nigeria’s first indigenous social media platform. Leaders say…
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Nigeria Unveils Groundbreaking Digital Museum to Celebrate and Share Cultural Heritage Worldwide
Nigeria has unveiled its first digital museum, a bold step to preserve heritage and share…
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Google to Train 1,000 Nigerian Developers in Generative AI
Google has launched “Build with AI” to train 1,000 Nigerian developers in generative AI skills.…
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AI Firm Perplexity Proposes $34.5 Billion Purchase of Google’s Chrome Browser
Perplexity has offered $34.5 billion to buy Google’s Chrome browser amid U.S. antitrust pressure. The…
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FIRS Launches e-Invoicing Platform as 1,000 Companies Begin Integration
FIRS has begun nationwide rollout of its e-Invoicing system, with over 1,000 firms already onboard.…
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xAI to Launch Grok 4.20 With Upgraded AI Capabilities
xAI is set to launch its upgraded Grok 4.20 AI model later this month with…
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OpenAI Launches GPT-5 with Smarter Reasoning, Coding, and Multimodal Enhancements
OpenAI has launched GPT-5, boasting improved reasoning, multimodal capabilities, and reduced errors in responses. The…
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Tizel Cybersecurity Wins “Digital Transformation Company of the Year” at Technology Africa Awards
Tizel Cybersecurity named Digital Transformation Company of the Year at 2025 Technology Africa Awards. The…
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NCC Raises Alarm as Telecom Firms Suffer Over 1,100 Fibre Cuts Weekly
NCC raises alarm as telecom vandalism spikes, with over 1,100 fibre cuts reported weekly. Officials…
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OpenAI Partners with U.S. Government to Provide ChatGPT Enterprise for $1
OpenAI offers ChatGPT Enterprise to U.S. federal agencies for just $1 per year. The deal…
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Tesla Announces 10X More Powerful Full Self-Driving System
Tesla has revealed a major upgrade to its self-driving system with 10 times more parameters.…
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PalmPay, Youth Ministry Launch Data Protection Training for One Million Nigerian Youths
PalmPay has launched a major youth training program with the Ministry of Youth Development to…
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Tinubu Urges Digital Creators to Use Influence for National Unity, Not Division
President Tinubu has urged digital creators to use their platforms to promote unity and national…
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Australia to Ban Under-16s from YouTube and Major Social Platforms Over Algorithm Concerns
Australia to ban under-16s from YouTube and social media by December in major online safety…
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Lagos Government Partners with Siemens for Waste-to-Energy Technology Support
Lagos has partnered with Siemens Group to boost its waste-to-energy drive for cleaner power. Officials…
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