Currency Problems, Low Awareness Keeping Nigerian Startups Away From NGX — Report
A new report by TLP Advisory says Nigeria’s top startups are avoiding listing on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) due to currency risks, low awareness about the listing process, and fears of...
UK Confiscates £4.1m Bitcoin From Convict in Obama–Biden Twitter Hack
British prosecutors have secured a civil recovery order against Joseph James O’Connor, the man convicted in the 2020 Twitter hack that compromised the accounts of Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Elon Musk,...
Samsung Raises Memory Chip Prices by Up to 60% Amid Shortages
Samsung Electronics has sharply increased prices for several memory chips by as much as 60% compared to September, as global demand for AI data centers deepens supply shortages, according to industry...
OpenAI Introduces Option to Disable Em Dashes in ChatGPT Output
OpenAI says ChatGPT will now avoid using em dashes when users request it, addressing a long-standing complaint that the punctuation mark had become a telltale sign of AI-generated writing.
The em dash...
Nigeria’s Telecom Sector Sheds 383 Jobs as Operating Costs Surge
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry lost 383 jobs in 2024 as operators grappled with sharply rising operating costs, according to new performance reports from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
Staff strength across licensed operators...
African Startups Rebound With $441.9 Million Raised in October
Africa’s startup ecosystem recorded a strong rebound in October 2025, securing $441.9 million across 59 publicly disclosed deals — a 217% increase from the $139.4 million raised in September.
The surge reflects...
Google Rolls Out Major AI Upgrade for Google Photos
Google has introduced a major AI upgrade to Google Photos, powered by Gemini’s latest on-device model known as Nano Banana. The update, which is already rolling out and will expand to...
FG Launches 3MTT NextGen Fellowship
FG Launches 3MTT NextGen Fellowship
The Federal Government has unveiled the 3MTT NextGen Fellowship, marking another key milestone in its drive to make Nigeria a net exporter of technology talent.
Announcing the initiative...
German Court Orders Google to Pay €572 Million in Damages to Idealo and Producto
A German court has ruled that Google abused its dominant position in the price comparison market and must pay €572 million ($665.6 million) in damages to two comparison platforms, Reuters reported...
Amazon Joins Push for U.S. Restrictions on Nvidia Chip Exports to China
Amazon is backing legislation that would further restrict Nvidia’s ability to export advanced AI chips to China, joining Microsoft in support of the proposal, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources...
