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FG trains 200,000 Nigerians on artificial intelligence to boost digital workforce
The Federal Government has announced the training of over 200,000 Nigerians on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to build...
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NIPOST to stop accepting cash across post offices nationwide from July 1, 2025
The Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) has said all its post offices across the country will no longer accept cash for...
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CSCS partners with MTN to launch USSD code *7270# for easy market access, reveals other functions
The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) has announced its collaboration with MTN Nigeria to launch a USSD code designed to...
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African startups raise $343 million in April 2025, signalling comeback after March slowdown
African startups raised a total of $343 million in April 2025, making a strong comeback after a disappointing March.
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OpenAI to acquire coding tool Windsurf in $3 billion deal
OpenAI has agreed to acquire artificial intelligence-assisted coding tool Windsurf in a deal valued at approximately $3 billion.
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NIMC launches NIN authentication service for secure and seamless verification of Nigerians’ identity
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has launched a new service called NIN Authentication (NINAuth) for secure and seamless identity...
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Business leaders reveal survival strategies for Nigerian startups amid economic headwinds
Some business leaders in Nigeria have outlined critical strategies to help Nigerian startups remain resilient and sustainable as they navigate...
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Airtel Africa sign agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink Internet to underserved regions
Telecoms giant Airtel Africa has signed an agreement with SpaceX to roll out Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet services across the...
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NDPC signs MoU with Mastercard to deepen data protection capacity in Nigeria
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global payments company, Mastercard, to strengthen...
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NITDA launches Digital Literacy for All Initiative nationwide, targets 95% coverage by 2030
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially rolled out its flagship Digital Literacy for All Initiative (DL4ALL) across...
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