Nigeria Revenue Service has clarified that the 7.5% VAT is charged only on bank transfer service fees, not on the money sent, countering viral misinformation online.
NIS Introduces New Passport Tracking Status Following Widespread Delay Complaints
The Nigeria Immigration Service has upgraded its passport tracking system with a new status to improve transparency after months of public complaints over delayed passport issuance.
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 tournament.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bitcoin Breaks Above $96,000 as Strong Spot Buying Lifts Odds of $100,000 Breakout
Bitcoin jumps past $96,000 in 2026 as spot-driven demand, ETF inflows, and short liquidations fuel optimism for a near-term move toward $100,000.
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.
Terra Industries Secures $11.75M Seed Funding to Build Defence Hardware Across Africa
Terra Industries has raised $11.75 million in a landmark seed round led by Silicon Valley investors to expand African-made defence hardware, drones, and AI-powered security systems.