Google has unveiled Gemini 3 Flash, a fast and efficient AI model designed for coding, reasoning, and interactive applications, replacing Gemini 2.5 Flash across Gemini and Search.
FIRS–France Tax Pact Triggers Fresh Questions Over Nigeria’s Data Sovereignty
Technology lawyer Oladipupo Ige cautions that Nigeria’s tax data could face indirect exposure under the FIRS–France MoU, despite official assurances that data sovereignty remains intact.
African Startup Funding Surges to $590m in November 2025 on Back of Major IPOs
African startups attracted almost $590 million in November 2025, driven by blockbuster IPOs and energy investments, with the top 10 startups capturing over 97% of total funding.
TikTok Nears U.S. Compliance After Reaching Restructuring Deal With Oracle, Investors
TikTok has struck a restructuring agreement with Oracle and U.S. investors to reorganise its American operations, easing regulatory pressure and reducing the risk of a nationwide ban.
Coursera to Merge With Udemy in $2.5bn All-Stock Deal to Expand AI-Powered Learning
Coursera and Udemy have entered a $2.5 billion all-stock merger to combine their global e-learning platforms, boost AI-driven innovation, and scale workforce education worldwide.
SpaceX Enters IPO Quiet Period, Fueling Expectations of Landmark 2026 Public Listing
SpaceX has reportedly entered a regulatory quiet period, a key signal that the Elon Musk-led company is advancing plans for a potential 2026 IPO that could become the largest in history.
Nigeria’s NIN Database Grows to 123.9 Million Registrations as Lagos, Kano Top List
Nigeria’s National Identification Number enrolments climbed to 123.9 million in October 2025, NIMC data shows, as Lagos and Kano remain the leading states amid efforts to reach 95% national coverage.
Microsoft, FG Digital Skills Partnership Trains Over Four Million Nigerians Since 2021
Microsoft says its collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria has equipped over four million Nigerians with digital skills since 2021, with plans to train 350,000 more in AI through its National Skills Initiative.
Airtel Africa Signs SpaceX Deal to Deploy Starlink Direct-to-Cell Services in 14 African Countries
Airtel Africa has entered a strategic partnership with SpaceX to roll out Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across 14 African markets, including Nigeria, targeting underserved and remote areas from 2026.
FCMB’s Digital Business Grows 54% YoY, Delivers N113.6 Billion in 2025 Nine-Month Earnings
FCMB’s digital business—spanning lending, payments, and wealth management—rose 54% year-on-year to N113.6 billion in its 2025 nine-month results, driven by higher digital adoption, strong loan disbursements, and its proprietary core banking platform.