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CAF brings Africa Cup of Nations 2025 highlights to Netflix, allowing Sub-Saharan African fans to catch goals, key moments, and match action from the Morocco tournament.AFCON 2025 Daily Highlights Now Available on Netflix Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Some months ago, Moniepoint one of the most funded startups in the country gathered all its engineers from all corners of the world, including outposts in Europe and other African countries under one roof.Moniepoint Launches 2nd Cohort of DreamDevs to Strengthen Africa’s Tech Talent Pipeline
Elon Musk’s xAI tightens Grok’s image editing tools to curb non-consensual deepfake content, introducing geoblocking, subscription limits, and enhanced safeguards globally.xAI Implements Stricter Grok Image Controls Amid Deepfake Concerns
Meta declares its adoption of AI power chatbot as a means to incite revenueMeta to Reduce Reality Labs Workforce by 10% as AI Becomes Strategic Focus
Google is rolling out a new Gemini summarisation shortcut for Android phones, allowing users to get instant summaries of articles, PDFs, and webpages with one tap. Learn how it works, why it matters for users in Nigeria, and what limitations to expect.Google Debuts Personal Intelligence to Make Gemini a More Personalised AI Assistant
CAF brings Africa Cup of Nations 2025 highlights to Netflix, allowing Sub-Saharan African fans to catch goals, key moments, and match action from the Morocco tournament.AFCON 2025 Daily Highlights Now Available on Netflix Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Some months ago, Moniepoint one of the most funded startups in the country gathered all its engineers from all corners of the world, including outposts in Europe and other African countries under one roof.Moniepoint Launches 2nd Cohort of DreamDevs to Strengthen Africa’s Tech Talent Pipeline
Elon Musk’s xAI tightens Grok’s image editing tools to curb non-consensual deepfake content, introducing geoblocking, subscription limits, and enhanced safeguards globally.xAI Implements Stricter Grok Image Controls Amid Deepfake Concerns
Meta declares its adoption of AI power chatbot as a means to incite revenueMeta to Reduce Reality Labs Workforce by 10% as AI Becomes Strategic Focus
Google is rolling out a new Gemini summarisation shortcut for Android phones, allowing users to get instant summaries of articles, PDFs, and webpages with one tap. Learn how it works, why it matters for users in Nigeria, and what limitations to expect.Google Debuts Personal Intelligence to Make Gemini a More Personalised AI Assistant

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Meta declares its adoption of AI power chatbot as a means to incite revenue

Meta to Reduce Reality Labs Workforce by 10% as AI Becomes Strategic Focus

Meta is set to cut roughly 10% of jobs in its Reality Labs unit, signaling a shift away from metaverse investments toward artificial intelligence initiatives….

By: Adamu Garba

Google is rolling out a new Gemini summarisation shortcut for Android phones, allowing users to get instant summaries of articles, PDFs, and webpages with one tap. Learn how it works, why it matters for users in Nigeria, and what limitations to expect.

Google Debuts Personal Intelligence to Make Gemini a More Personalised AI Assistant

Google rolls out Personal Intelligence for Gemini, allowing the AI to deliver tailored help by securely connecting Gmail, Photos, Search, and YouTube data….

By: Adamu Garba

Google is deepening Gemini AI integration in Gmail, adding automatic thread summaries, AI-generated overviews, and enhanced reply suggestions—some switched on by default.

Google Expands Gemini AI in Gmail With Automatic Summaries and Smarter Replies

Google is deepening Gemini AI integration in Gmail, adding automatic thread summaries, AI-generated overviews, and enhanced reply suggestions—some switched on by default….

By: Adamu Garba

Anthropic has introduced Cowork, a new Claude feature that allows the AI to autonomously manage files, create documents, and execute workflows—marking a major leap toward agentic AI at work.

Anthropic Debuts Cowork, Transforming Claude Into a Fully Autonomous AI Work Agent

Anthropic has introduced Cowork, a new Claude feature that allows the AI to autonomously manage files, create documents, and execute workflows—marking a major leap toward…

By: Adamu Garba

Meta has acquired Singapore-based agentic AI startup Manus for over $2 billion, signaling a shift from conversational AI to autonomous systems across WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook.

China Scrutinises Meta’s $2bn Manus AI Acquisition Over Technology Export Rules

Chinese regulators are reviewing Meta’s $2 billion purchase of AI startup Manus to determine compliance with foreign investment laws and restrictions on advanced AI technology…

By: Adamu Garba

Conclusion The launch of Nigeria’s first National AI Centre of Excellence at the University of Jos marks a significant step in the country’s digital transformation journey. By anchoring AI development in local research, academic leadership, and inclusive data, the Federal Government is signalling its intention to position Nigeria as a meaningful player in the global artificial intelligence landscape.

FG to Launch Nigeria’s First National AI Centre of Excellence at University of Jos

Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced plans to establish its first National Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence at the University of Jos to boost local AI…

By: Adamu Garba

ChatGPT leads AI site traffic with over 14bn visits as male users constitute 69.5% of total AI tool usage

OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Health With Privacy-First Medical Data Connections

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health, a secure, privacy-focused feature that links medical records and wellness apps to deliver personalised health insights without replacing clinical care….

By: Adamu Garba

xAI Bags $20bn Series E Funding to Accelerate AI Development and Data Centre Expansion

Elon Musk-backed AI firm xAI has secured $20 billion in a Series E funding round to scale GPU infrastructure, expand data centres, and strengthen its…

By: Adamu Garba

Universal Music Group has entered a strategic partnership with Nvidia to deploy advanced artificial intelligence tools that redefine music discovery, artist creativity, and fan engagement worldwide.

Universal Music Group Teams Up With Nvidia to Reinvent Music Creation and Discovery Using AI

Universal Music Group has entered a strategic partnership with Nvidia to deploy advanced artificial intelligence tools that redefine music discovery, artist creativity, and fan engagement…

By: Adamu Garba

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.

Google Launches Gemini 3 Flash, High-Speed AI Model for Coding and Real-Time Apps

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…

By: Adamu Garba

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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.

FIRS–France Tax Pact Triggers Fresh Questions Over Nigeria’s Data Sovereignty

Detty December means more online activity—and higher data usage. Learn five effective ways to save mobile data, reduce spending, and stay connected throughout the festive season.

How to Save Mobile Data This Detty December: 5 Proven Tips to Cut Costs

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