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...
UK’s Blockchain.com targets crypto exchange licence in Nigeria as it expands to Africa
UK-based crypto exchange, Blockchain.com, is seeking to acquire a crypto exchange licence in Nigeria as part of its expansion plans...
Africa’s cross-border payments market to hit $1 trillion by 2035—Report
Africa’s cross-border payments market is projected to triple in size over the next decade, reaching $1 trillion by 2035, up...
Cross-border payments: 22 Nigerian commercial banks join PAPPS scheme
A total of 22 Nigerian commercial banks have now joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System to facilitate cross-border payments...
UK announces £3 billion investment in skills training to cut reliance on foreign workers
The British government has announced a record £3 billion investment in skills training, aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on...
