Ilorin Innovation Hub trains youths to earn $2,000 monthly
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
Social media, streaming, cloud services push data consumption above 13m terabytes in 2025
Airtel ramps up network investments to improve services, targets deeper northern penetration
Innovation: You can now remove your personal images from Google search
How bad networks are killing smartphone batteries in Nigeria
OADC bankrolls National Privacy Week to bolster local data hosting
Beyond licences: Can new ISPs fix Nigeria’s broadband divide?

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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.
Showmax makes subscriptions easier with Baxi by Onafriq
Showmax subscribers may no longer find payment for their subscriptions difficult as the outfit has simplified the process with Baxi by Onafriq partnership.
Grok turns off AI image generation for non-payers after nudes backlash
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has turned off its image creation feature for non-paying users following backlash over its use to create sexualized deepfakes of women and children.
Tech savvy students to lock horns at Cavista Tech Hackathon
Nigerian students who are tech savvy may have the opportunity to hone their skills and sharpen their tech creativity at the forthcoming Cavista Technologies Hackathon in February.
Rewind Concert: Interswitch blends brands, music, memory @yuletide
As Lagos wrapped up 2025 with its signature festive energy, the just concluded Interswitch’s Rewind Concert was seen to have seamlessly blended music, memory, and brand experience to cap off the yuletide.
Technology growth gives Nigeria first unmanned Fuel Station
Technology has once more made an in-road into the oil & gas industry, giving the country first start into the automated, unmanned system of filling station operations.

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