Venture capital slump leads Nigerian startups to borrowing for survival
Digitising Transport: A ticket to transparency, accountability
Zuckerberg to testify in landmark social media addiction trial
LG tackles outdated TVs, rewards loyalty with AI upgrade
National tech revolution without youths ‘ll be difficult to achieve – Oyebola, Cavista boss
$1.17b Nigerian Accessories market attracts America-based MICRODIA
India’s Adani Group to invest $100 billion in AI data centres by 2035
Innovation: You can now remove your personal images from Google search
How bad networks are killing smartphone batteries in Nigeria

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OADC bankrolls National Privacy Week to bolster local data hosting
Tier 3 Data centre operators, Open Access Data Centres (OADC) Lagos has revealed it bankrolled part of the NDPC’s National Privacy Week as a mark of it’s commitment to Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda and efforts to ensure local hosting in the country.
MEA Energy, Petrosoft team up on SmartPump to revolutionize downstream oil sector
Indigenous oil and gas downstream company MEA Energy, said it has adopted the revolutionary SmartPump technology to automate its filling stations across Nigeria, giving customers the hope of fast and easier self service satisfaction.
Google search unlocks self-growth, opportunities for Nigerians in 2026
A new report from search engine Google reveals that Nigerians in 2026 are actively seeking solutions to personal, professional, and entrepreneurial challenges.
Facebook targets monetisation, visibility gaps at 2026 African creators summit
As African creators continue to grapple with limited monetisation opportunities, fragmented audiences and the challenge of building sustainable digital careers, many are seeking platforms that can support long-term growth.
Beyond licences: Can new ISPs fix Nigeria’s broadband divide?
… Licences are not the real issue… Emoekpere By Juliet Umeh When Vanguard published “Silent Signals: How Poor Broadband Leaves Many Nigerians Digitally Disconnected,” it highlighted the human cost of Nigeria’s weak internet connectivity- from anxious parents unable to reach their children, to professionals missing virtual meetings, traders losing income, and families cut off from […]
Benue targets digital workforce as BDIC, Cisco seal skills development deal
Benue State has taken a decisive step towards building a digitally skilled, globally competitive and future-ready workforce with the signing of a strategic digital skills training partnership between the Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC) and the Cisco Networking Academy, a global digital skills and workforce development programme.
How foreign domains compromise digital identity
Nigeria’s digital footprint is growing rapidly. Systems such as the National Identity Number, NIN, Bank Verification Number, BVN, and digital payment platforms are expanding across the country.
FairMoney records N150bn loan disbursement, pays N7bn interest to savers
In a major boost for financial inclusion in Nigeria, fintech-driven microfinance bank, FairMoney, has disbursed over N150 billion in loans in the past year while paying more than N7 billion in interest to its savings customers.
93% of Nigerians use AI to master complex topics, far ahead of global average – Google report
A new report by Google and Ipsos has revealed that 93 per cent of Nigerians now use artificial intelligence, AI, to learn and understand complex topics, significantly higher than the global average of 74 per cent.
OpenAI introducing ads to ChatGPT
The integration of advertising has been a key question for generative AI chatbots, with companies largely reluctant to interrupt the user experience with ads.
Silent signals: How poor broadband leaves many Nigerians digitally disconnected
“At first, I tried to stay calm, telling myself maybe his battery was dead or he was just settling in. But every hour that passed…”
Musk’s Grok barred from undressing images after global backlash
Elon Musk’s platform X on Wednesday announced measures to prevent its AI chatbot Grok from undressing images of real people, following global backlash over its generation of sexualized images of women and children.
Global trends changing telecom sector operations
In Nigeria and the entire West Africa, the subscriber base continues to grow, yet most operators are experiencing declining average revenue per user (ARPU).
Aptech gives Nigerian students job-ready tech skills with ADSE AI programme
By Prince Osuagwu Aptech Computer Education Nigeria has unveiled a new all-in-one Artificial Intelligence (AI) career programme designed to equip Nigerian learners with job-ready technology skills, structured internship opportunities, and clear progression routes to international degrees.The programme, known as ADSE AI, integrates AI-powered training, hands-on projects, and mentorship with opportunities for eligible students to gain […]
New year gesture: Konga slashes 25% off Starlink internet kit cost
Composite ecommerce platform, Konga has taken 25 percent off the price of its Starlink internet kits, to give its customers hope of a better year 2026.

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