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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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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

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…

By: Cynthia Okafor

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

Moniepoint opens applications for its second DreamDevs cohort, offering Nigerian graduates hands-on tech training, internships, and career opportunities to bridge the continent’s skills gap….

By: Wura Obadare

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

Elon Musk’s xAI tightens Grok’s image editing tools to curb non-consensual deepfake content, introducing geoblocking, subscription limits, and enhanced safeguards globally….

By: Cynthia Okafor

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

Nigeria’s National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill will transform NITDA into the country’s central digital regulator, overseeing innovation, cybersecurity, and public sector transformation.

NITDA Expands U.S. Collaboration to Advance Nigeria’s Data Privacy, AI, and Cybersecurity Drive

NITDA is strengthening cooperation with the United States to enhance Nigeria’s data governance, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity framework as part of its digital economy agenda….

By: Wura Obadare

Uganda will suspend internet access from January 13, 2026, ahead of general elections to curb misinformation and protect national security, affecting all telecom and internet providers.

Uganda Imposes Nationwide Internet Shutdown Ahead of January 15 Elections

Uganda will suspend internet access from January 13, 2026, ahead of general elections to curb misinformation and protect national security, affecting all telecom and internet…

By: Wura Obadare

AUATON Lagos teams up with Wema Bank to provide e-hailing drivers with loans, car advertising income, customised ATM cards, and other financial services to boost earnings.

AUATON Partners with Wema Bank to Offer Loans and Financial Services for Lagos E-Hailing Drivers

AUATON Lagos teams up with Wema Bank to provide e-hailing drivers with loans, car advertising income, customised ATM cards, and other financial services to boost…

By: Wura Obadare

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

Google has launched its AI Skilling Blueprint for Africa, offering governments a structured policy guide to train AI talent. The initiative also includes $2.25 million to create trustworthy, AI-ready public data sets across the continent.

Google Starts Phased Rollout of January 2026 Security Update for Pixel Devices

Google has begun deploying its January 2026 update for Pixel phones and tablets, bringing important security patches and system stability improvements via a gradual rollout….

By: Adamu Garba

Oppo has introduced the A6s 5G, a budget smartphone featuring a 7,000mAh battery, 80W fast charging, and a 120Hz display, with a clear focus on battery endurance.

Oppo Unveils A6s 5G With Huge 7,000mAh Battery for Budget-Focused Users

Oppo has introduced the A6s 5G, a budget smartphone featuring a 7,000mAh battery, 80W fast charging, and a 120Hz display, with a clear focus on…

By: Emeka Nwachukwu

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