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Getty Images, Shutterstock to merge in $3.7 billion deal, eyeing AI-driven future

by Rosalia Ozibo

January 8, 2025

Getty Images and Shutterstock, two of the biggest names in the licensed visual content industry, have announced plans to merge,...

AI startup, Anthropic in talks to raise funding at $60 billion valuation

by Rosalia Ozibo

January 8, 2025

Anthropic, the artificial intelligence startup founded by former OpenAI executives, is reportedly in late-stage discussions to secure up to $2...

Meta to end fact-checking program on Facebook, Instagram, shift to Community Notes

In place of content moderation, the company said it will now move to a Community Note program, the same approach...

Startup funding: Kenya overtakes Nigeria with $800 million raised in 2023 – Report

Nigerian startups raised over $400 million in 2024 but Kenya leads in Africa—Report

Tech startups from Nigeria raised over $400 million in 2024 but that was not enough to displace Kenya, which overtook...

Dana White, Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO joins Meta’s board

by Rosalia Ozibo

Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has expanded its board of directors by appointing Dana...

Nigeria records forex supply of $15.2 billion via official window

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Forex stability sparks optimism for increased investment in Nigeria’s telecom sector in 2025

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector are anticipating more investments this year on the back of the relative stability recorded in...

17 essential steps to take if you’re a victim of online fraud or identity theft

by Kalu Aja

In today's digital world, online fraud and identity theft are becoming increasingly prevalent.

Airtel Nigeria backs call for tariff adjustment as operational costs surge by over 300%

Airtel Nigeria has added its voice to the industry-wide call for an upward review of tariffs in the telecom sector,...

OpenAI is losing money as ChatGPT Pro usage surges—Sam Altman

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has revealed that the company is currently losing money on its $200-per-month ChatGPT Pro plan due...

Moniepoint, Tyme‘s mega deals push African startups’ fundraising to $2.2 billion in 2024