Nigeria slips to 66th position in 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Index
Nigeria has slipped to 66th position in the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Index by StartupBlink, falling two spots from its...
FG to deploy AI, blockchain technologies across Nigeria’s MDAs to improve governance
The Nigerian government said it is now working on deploying emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Blockchain,...
Kano targets N200 billion IGR with NIN-backed tax reform
The Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) has unveiled an ambitious plan to rake in N200 billion in Internally Generated...
Fibre cuts cripple MTN, 9mobile networks in Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara states
Residents of three Nigerian states are currently facing network blackouts as MTN and 9mobile suffer simultaneous fibre cuts in Kebbi,...
Meta tops list as social media giants pay €3.9 billion for data protection violations
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has emerged as the most heavily fined social media company...
FG introduces HND programs in AI, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering to align with global tech trends
The Federal Government has introduced new Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, and Networking...
Telegram secures $300 million deal with Elon Musk’s xAI to integrate Grok chatbot
Social media app, Telegram, has secured a $300 million investment from Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, in a deal...
FG sets up Presidential Committee to drive Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure rollout
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Presidential Committee on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to coordinate the strategic rollout of Nigeria’s...
Apple blocks over $2 billion in fraudulent transactions on App Store in 2024
Apple has revealed that it prevented over $2 billion worth of fraudulent transactions on its App Store in 2024 alone,...
U.S. suspends student visa appointments globally, pushes for social media vetting
The United States has temporarily halted the scheduling of new student visa interviews at embassies and consulates worldwide, as part...
