Microsoft to Close Nigerian Center, Putting 200 Jobs at Risk
Microsoft to Close Nigerian Center, Putting 200 Jobs at Risk
Microsoft is reportedly contemplating the closure of its African Development Centre (ADC) located in Lagos, Nigeria, marking a potential setback for the...
CBN Imposes Cybersecurity Levy on Electronic Transactions
CBN Imposes Cybersecurity Levy on Electronic Transactions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has mandated all banks to initiate a 0.5% cybersecurity levy on electronic transactions within the country.
The directive, disclosed...
CBN Calls for Bids to Upgrade ICT Facilities
CBN Calls for Bids to Upgrade ICT Facilities
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has issued a call for bids from qualified contractors to upgrade its information and communication technology (ICT) facilities...
TikTok Launches Global Youth Council to Amplify African Voices
TikTok Launches Global Youth Council to Amplify African Voices
TikTok, the popular short video platform, has taken a significant step towards amplifying African voices in digital spaces with the launch of its...
Nigeria Internet Penetration Reaches 55%, Tops African Countries
Nigeria Internet Penetration Reaches 55%, Tops African Countries
By Kabir Abdulsalam,
Nigeria has taken a significant leap forward in internet access, with a reported 55% of its population now using the internet, according...
Nigeria to Harness Nuclear Technology for Electricity Generation
Nigeria to Harness Nuclear Technology for Electricity Generation
The Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with the Centre for Energy Research and Training (CERT) at Ahmadu Bello University...
Elon Musk Advises Users to Unblock All Blocked Accounts on X
Elon Musk Advises Users to Unblock All Blocked Accounts on X
In an unexpected move, Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X, has urged users to unblock all accounts they...
Rise of Deepfake Romance Scams: How Fraudsters Exploit AI to Deceive Victims
Rise of Deepfake Romance Scams: How Fraudsters Exploit AI to Deceive Victims
In a disturbing trend, online scammers, particularly Nigerian internet fraudsters dubbed 'Yahoo boys', are resorting to advanced deepfake technology to...
FG Launches $617 Million Funding for Nigerian Youth Startups
FG Launches $617 Million Funding for Nigerian Youth Startups
The Federal Government has opened a portal for Nigerian youth to register for $617 million worth of up-skill and startup funding, as announced...
AR Glasses, Bracelets to replace smartphones in 10 years – Meta’s AI Chief
AR Glasses, Bracelets to replace smartphones in 10 years - Meta’s AI Chief
Chief AI Scientist at Meta, Yann LeCun, forecasts a world without smartphones within the next 10 to 15 years....
