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.
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 earnings.
Lenovo Maintains Lead as Global PC Shipments Climb 9.6% to 76.4 Million Units in Q4 2025 — IDC
Worldwide PC shipments increased 9.6% year over year to 76.4 million units in Q4 2025, with Lenovo leading the market, according to IDC.
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.
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.
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 battery endurance.
NIMC, 9 Federal MDAs to Spend ₦24 Billion on Software Projects in 2026 Budget
Nigeria’s 2026 Appropriation Bill shows NIMC and nine other MDAs will spend ₦24 billion on software, raising fresh concerns over IT procurement waste and foreign software dependence.
UK Launches Formal Probe Into Elon Musk’s X Over AI Tool Grok’s Explicit Content
UK regulators have opened an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X, focusing on its AI tool Grok, amid allegations of sexually explicit content generation and potential Online Safety Act violations.
Apple Overtakes Samsung to Lead Global Smartphone Market in 2025
Apple became the global smartphone market leader in 2025, posting a 10% year-on-year growth and capturing 20% of worldwide shipments, driven by strong iPhone sales and demand in emerging markets
Behind The Scenes Breaks ₦2.1bn Barrier as Funke Akindele Emerges Africa’s Top-Grossing Filmmaker
Nollywood star Funke Akindele has set a new African box office record after Behind The Scenes earned over ₦2.1 billion, becoming the highest-grossing Nollywood film ever.