African Tech Start-ups Raise $272m in February
African tech start-ups raised a total of $272 million in February 2026, marking a sharp rebound from January’s muted $174 million.
“From an amount perspective,...
X Investigating Racist Posts Generated by Grok Chatbot
Social media platform X is investigating reports that its artificial intelligence chatbot Grok AI chatbot generated racist and offensive posts online, according to a...
VPN Downloads Surge in Australia as New Online Age Restrictions Take Effect
Australians rushed to download virtual private network (VPN) apps on Monday as sweeping new online age-verification rules came into force.
The measures follow legislation passed...
Dutch Intelligence Warns of Russian-Backed Hackers Targeting Signal and WhatsApp Accounts
Russian-backed hackers have launched a global cyber campaign aimed at gaining access to accounts on the encrypted messaging apps Signal and WhatsApp used by...
Starlink Unveils Next-Generation Satellites to Deliver 5G Directly to Smartphones
SpaceX’s satellite internet service Starlink has unveiled plans for a new generation of satellites designed to deliver full cellular connectivity, including 5G capability, directly...
NCC Gives Telcos Four Hours to Report Cyberattacks
NCC Gives Telcos Four Hours to Report Cyberattacks
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed mobile network operators and other communications service providers in Nigeria...
Hackers Target Israelis With Spyware Disguised as Emergency Alert App
Hackers Target Israelis With Spyware Disguised as Emergency Alert App
Hackers have launched a cyber-espionage campaign targeting Israeli citizens using spyware disguised as a smartphone...
NACCIMA Signs MoU with NDPC to Strengthen Data Protection, Digital Trust
NACCIMA Signs MoU with NDPC to Strengthen Data Protection, Digital Trust
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) and the...
NDPC joins 60 global regulators to endorse AI imagery privacy protection
NDPC joins 60 global regulators to endorse AI imagery privacy protection
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has joined over 60 Data Protection Authorities worldwide...
FEC Approves Alphanumeric Digital Postcode System for Nigeria
FEC Approves Alphanumeric Digital Postcode System for Nigeria
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the implementation of a Geographic Information System (GIS)-enabled alphanumeric digital...
