By Juliet Umeh As rising living costs and increasingly busy lifestyles make dating more challenging, Google has highlighted how artificial intelligence, AI, is helping young Nigerians navigate modern romance by planning affordable dates, improving communication and reducing the stress of relationship building. According to the technology company, AI-powered tools such as Gemini, Google Search and […]

By Prince Osuagwu As the January 1, 2027 Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN deadline for financial institutions to localise payment transaction data, approaching faster than imagined, the Chief Executive Officer of Open Access Data Centre, OADC, Dr. Ayotunde Coker, has said Nigerian banks, fintechs and other payment operators no longer have any reason to delay […]

By Chidi Okonjo As the countdown to the 2027 general elections begins to reshape the Nigerian political landscape, Delta State has become the unexpected birthplace of a technological revolution that promises to alter the future of electioneering across Africa. Dr. Joshua Denila, the gubernatorial aspirant of the Youth Party, has officially deployed an intelligent agentic […]

Sony said Wednesday that it would stop releasing new video games for the PlayStation on disc in January 2028 following a shift in consumer preferences.

…Waves market incentives on Chinese OEMs ….Telcos, subscribers commend move By Prince Osuagwu, Hitech Editor. THE Federal government has waved a carrot stick on Chinese phone manufacturers and their Nigerian counterparts to consider establishing phone manufacturing plants in Nigeria in exchange of mouth watering business incentives. The government said that tax waivers and other rare […]

The Women in Tech Accelerator is an annual philanthropic programme for young, women entrepreneurs, led by the Standard Chartered Foundation and delivered in collaboration with Village Capital

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup captivates football fans across the globe, Google has unveiled six smart digital tools designed to help supporters stay informed, engaged and connected throughout the tournament.

By Juliet Umeh The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism, WSCIJ, has identified weak passwords, phishing links and poor digital security habits as some of the biggest threats facing investigative journalists, warning that a single security lapse could expose confidential sources, compromise sensitive investigations and damage newsroom credibility. The warning was issued during the Civic […]

Recently, global industrial software and Industrial Intelligence giants AVEVA made a strategic business decision to separate its legacy market, Middle East and Africa, into two markets, keeping each as a stand alone market.

Stakeholders in Nigeria and India have identified financial technology, fintech, innovations as a critical enabler of trade and investment flows between both countries, saying digital payment solutions are helping to overcome longstanding cross-border transaction challenges and unlock new opportunities in manufacturing and other productive sectors.