United States President, Donald Trump has announced that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok’s US operations. This development comes after Trump pressured the social network to shed its Chinese ownership or face a ban based on national security grounds. Trump mentioned that “there’s great interest in TikTok” and that […]
Africa tech space
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology has officially launched the Innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Policy (iSTEP) Program, an initiative aimed at empowering youth-driven innovation and driving Nigeria’s economic transformation. The launch took place through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding […]
As part of an initiative and efforts to promote sustainable energy solutions and reduce carbon emissions in the country, Oando, a leading energy company in Nigeria, has announced plans to deploy 5,000 electric buses for public transportation in Lagos. During an interview with CNBC Africa, at the just concluded World […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced key details of Nigeria’s new General Multipurpose National Identity Card (GMPC) an innovative card designed to consolidate identification documents, improve financial accessibility, and streamline government and private sector services for Nigerian citizens. This was revealed in a […]
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has made a bold statement about the future of software engineering, stating that artificial intelligence (AI) will replace mid-level software engineers at his company this year, 2025. In a recent interview on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Zuckerberg revealed that Meta is developing an AI […]
Ahmad Farroukh, CEO of Nigeria’s indigenous telecom giant Globacom, has resigned just one month into his tenure, due to what insiders describe as challenges within the company’s organizational structure. Farroukh, a seasoned executive with experience at MTN and Smile Communications, was appointed in October 2024 to lead Globacom’s overhaul efforts […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed fines totaling N1.35 billion on nine commercial banks, including First Bank, Union Bank, and seven others, for failing to ensure cash availability via Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) during the festive season. Each of the affected banks which includes: Fidelity Bank Plc, First […]
As part of initiatives to boost the efficiency and productivity of civil servants, enabling them to navigate the digital landscape with ease, the Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a digital literacy training program aimed at equipping federal civil servants with essential skills to effectively utilize digital technologies. The program […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to protect telecommunications consumers from exploitation. This partnership aims to promote a transparent, competitive, and consumer-centric telecommunications industry. The MOU signing ceremony took place in Abuja, with the Executive […]
NVIDIA, an American multinational technology company that designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs), software, and other products for a variety of industries has unveiled the GeForce RTX 50 Series, based on its Blackwell technology that powers AI data center chips. This was announced by the company’s CEO, Jensen […]