Loading stock data...
Weather icon 29°C
Sunday, 9 November
Weather icon 29°C
Sunday, 9 November

Top News

Unlike in Canada, where the company has blocked news content to protest a law that would compel it to pay publishers in the country, Meta says news organizations can continue to post links, Reels and so on to Facebook in those three territories. Users shouldn’t have any issues with accessing news content there either. According to Meta, this effort is to funnel resources toward services and products users care more about, and the changes are set to take effect in early December. Meta says it will honour existing Facebook News deals with publishers in the UK, France and Germany. However, it won’t renew those pacts or enter into new ones in those countries. Moreover, the company doesn’t “expect to offer new Facebook products specifically for news publishers in the future.” As news content currently comprises less than three per cent of the content displayed in users’ Facebook feeds, Meta asserts that users are primarily focused on short-form videos, connecting with others, and discovering opportunities, interests, and passionsMeta Earns $7 Billion Annually from Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram, Report Reveals
Despite Bitcoin’s recent dip below $100,000, strong fundamentals, rising institutional adoption, and long-term scarcity make it a better investment bet than naira- or dollar-backed assets.Here’s Why I’ll Still Invest My ₦1 Million in Bitcoin Despite Its Latest Dip
A new Bolt and Ipsos report shows that women make up 70% of e-hailing passengers in Nigeria, highlighting growing female adoption of ride-hailing apps for safety, convenience, and flexibility.70% of E-Hailing Cab Users in Nigeria Are Women — New Bolt Report Reveals
Samsung and NVIDIA have joined forces to create the world’s first AI factory, combining advanced chip manufacturing with intelligent computing powered by NVIDIA GPUs — marking a new era in autonomous semiconductor production and digital transformation.Samsung and NVIDIA Partner to Build World’s First AI Factory, Pioneering the Future of Intelligent Chip Manufacturing
The Federal Ministry of Education has launched the upgraded NgREN integrated with the TERAS platform, creating a unified digital ecosystem to modernize teaching, learning, and research across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.Nigeria’s Tertiary Institutions Gain Unified Digital Ecosystem with NgREN–TERAS Integration
Unlike in Canada, where the company has blocked news content to protest a law that would compel it to pay publishers in the country, Meta says news organizations can continue to post links, Reels and so on to Facebook in those three territories. Users shouldn’t have any issues with accessing news content there either. According to Meta, this effort is to funnel resources toward services and products users care more about, and the changes are set to take effect in early December. Meta says it will honour existing Facebook News deals with publishers in the UK, France and Germany. However, it won’t renew those pacts or enter into new ones in those countries. Moreover, the company doesn’t “expect to offer new Facebook products specifically for news publishers in the future.” As news content currently comprises less than three per cent of the content displayed in users’ Facebook feeds, Meta asserts that users are primarily focused on short-form videos, connecting with others, and discovering opportunities, interests, and passionsMeta Earns $7 Billion Annually from Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram, Report Reveals
Despite Bitcoin’s recent dip below $100,000, strong fundamentals, rising institutional adoption, and long-term scarcity make it a better investment bet than naira- or dollar-backed assets.Here’s Why I’ll Still Invest My ₦1 Million in Bitcoin Despite Its Latest Dip
A new Bolt and Ipsos report shows that women make up 70% of e-hailing passengers in Nigeria, highlighting growing female adoption of ride-hailing apps for safety, convenience, and flexibility.70% of E-Hailing Cab Users in Nigeria Are Women — New Bolt Report Reveals
Samsung and NVIDIA have joined forces to create the world’s first AI factory, combining advanced chip manufacturing with intelligent computing powered by NVIDIA GPUs — marking a new era in autonomous semiconductor production and digital transformation.Samsung and NVIDIA Partner to Build World’s First AI Factory, Pioneering the Future of Intelligent Chip Manufacturing
The Federal Ministry of Education has launched the upgraded NgREN integrated with the TERAS platform, creating a unified digital ecosystem to modernize teaching, learning, and research across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.Nigeria’s Tertiary Institutions Gain Unified Digital Ecosystem with NgREN–TERAS Integration

News

Africa Innovation Watch provides unparalleled access to news stories and events shaping the African tech world today.

SpaceX’s Starlink fall short of expectations

SpaceX’s Starlink division has failed to live up to the grand expectations it set for itself and investors, according to a recent Wall Street Journal…

By: IBK

Dr. Steven Vasilescu, a biomedical engineer at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and the founder of NeoGenix Biosciences, has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that could revolutionize the treatment of infertility and remedy low sperm count in males faster.

Scientist develops AI tool to detect low sperm count

Dr. Steven Vasilescu, a biomedical engineer at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and the founder of NeoGenix Biosciences, has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)…

By: IBK

SpaceX chief, Elon Musk has announced that the Starship rocket is finally ready for launch. This is after a series of recent engine tests.

Musk announces Starship rocket launch

SpaceX chief, Elon Musk has announced that the Starship rocket is finally ready for launch. This is after a series of recent engine tests….

By: IBK

Unlike in Canada, where the company has blocked news content to protest a law that would compel it to pay publishers in the country, Meta says news organizations can continue to post links, Reels and so on to Facebook in those three territories. Users shouldn’t have any issues with accessing news content there either. According to Meta, this effort is to funnel resources toward services and products users care more about, and the changes are set to take effect in early December. Meta says it will honour existing Facebook News deals with publishers in the UK, France and Germany. However, it won’t renew those pacts or enter into new ones in those countries. Moreover, the company doesn’t “expect to offer new Facebook products specifically for news publishers in the future.” As news content currently comprises less than three per cent of the content displayed in users’ Facebook feeds, Meta asserts that users are primarily focused on short-form videos, connecting with others, and discovering opportunities, interests, and passions

Meta to shutdown Facebook newsfeed tab in some countries by December 2023

Meta is doing away with Facebook’s News tab in a few countries. It will remove the dedicated section in the UK, France and Germany in…

By: IBK

Microsoft, Leadway, aYo Nigeria, and Old Mutual throw weight behind “Insurance Meets Tech 2023”

Leading Tech and Insurance Companies Collaborate to Elevate Insurance and Insurtech at this landmark West African Tradeshow…

By: Author Africa

In a groundbreaking development, cleantech startup, Okra Solar has successfully raised $12 million in a Series A funding round.

Okra Solar secures $12m in series A funding to drive mesh-grid electrification in Africa

In a groundbreaking development, cleantech startup, Okra Solar has successfully raised $12 million in a Series A funding round….

By: IBK

Nigeria provides second highest number of tech migrants to Canada

A report from The Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) and Canada’s Tech Network (CTN) highlights Nigeria as the second country with the most tech…

By: Author Africa

Fintech firm NALA launches payments from the UK and EU to Nigeria

Positioning the company firmly in the race to win cross-border payments across the African continent…

By: Author Africa

Lagos State will launch the Telecommunication Infrastructure Regulatory System (TIRS) in February 2026 to automate telecom permit approvals, enhance transparency, and strengthen compliance for masts, towers, and fiber projects.

Jitters, as new data reveals investment in Nigeria’s telecom sector is declining

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s telecom are currently worried over the continuous decline in investment in the industry.   They are worried that the decline may continue for…

By: Author Africa

From Code to Commerce: How Aniekan Eno-Ibanga Merges Innovation with Business Efficiency

From Code to Commerce: How Aniekan Eno-Ibanga Merges Innovation with Business Efficiency

Every era of innovation produces its builders; people who not only create technology but also shape the philosophy behind it. Aniekan Eno-Ibanga belongs to this…

By: Matthew Uwem

Category

Women in Tech

Tech Teen

Startup Review

Sponsored

Software Engineering & Development

Social Tech

Robotics & Automation

Reviews

Quantum Computing

Policy and Tech

Feature Posts

Discover the top 10 Nigerian fintech companies by social media following as of October 2025. See which fintechs — from PalmPay to Kuda — lead on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn, and how they engage millions of users across Nigeria’s digital finance ecosystem.

Top 10 Nigerian Fintechs by Social Media Following (October 2025)

Discover how integrating automation, AI, and skilled analysts transforms Security Operations Centres (SOCs) into proactive guardians of business resilience. Written by cybersecurity expert Motunrayo Fransisca Ogundipe.

Building an Efficient Security Operations Centre (SOC): The Key to Cyber Resilience

Load more Feature Post

If you’d like to get featured on our Entrepreneur Spotlight, click here to share your startup story with us.

Africa Innovation Watch Newsletter

Get the best of Africa’s daily tech to your inbox – first thing every morning.

Join the community now!