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Mastercard Welcomes 2026 YES Cohort to Strengthen Youth Employment in South Africa
Liberia Launches ‘Digital Liberia’ Five-Year Plan to Strengthen Tech Sovereignty and Drive Innovation
Nigeria to Boost Digital Connectivity with New Communication Satellites and Nationwide Fibre Expansion
MTN Ghana Pledges $2 Million to Train One Million Young Ghanaians in Digital Skills
Sub-Saharan Africa recorded over $205 billion in cryptocurrency transactions in 2025, led by Nigeria, South Africa, and Ethiopia, highlighting the continent’s growing adoption of digital assets.Top 10 African Nations by Crypto Transaction Volume in 2025: Nigeria Dominates
Mastercard Welcomes 2026 YES Cohort to Strengthen Youth Employment in South Africa
Liberia Launches ‘Digital Liberia’ Five-Year Plan to Strengthen Tech Sovereignty and Drive Innovation
Nigeria to Boost Digital Connectivity with New Communication Satellites and Nationwide Fibre Expansion
MTN Ghana Pledges $2 Million to Train One Million Young Ghanaians in Digital Skills
Sub-Saharan Africa recorded over $205 billion in cryptocurrency transactions in 2025, led by Nigeria, South Africa, and Ethiopia, highlighting the continent’s growing adoption of digital assets.Top 10 African Nations by Crypto Transaction Volume in 2025: Nigeria Dominates

Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning

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

Coursera and Udemy have entered a $2.5 billion all-stock merger to combine their global e-learning platforms, boost AI-driven innovation, and scale workforce education worldwide.

Coursera to Merge With Udemy in $2.5bn All-Stock Deal to Expand AI-Powered Learning

Coursera and Udemy have entered a $2.5 billion all-stock merger to combine their global e-learning platforms, boost AI-driven innovation, and scale workforce education worldwide….

By: Adamu Garba

Digital Realty Nigeria CEO Ike Nnamani says the country does not yet have data centres capable of supporting high-density AI workloads, noting Nigeria may need another 2–3 years to build true AI-ready infrastructure.

Nigeria Lacks AI-Ready Data Centres for Now, Digital Realty’s Ike Nnamani Warns

Digital Realty Nigeria CEO Ike Nnamani says the country does not yet have data centres capable of supporting high-density AI workloads, noting Nigeria may need…

By: Adamu Garba

OpenAI has partnered with the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to launch its first Artificial Intelligence Academy in Africa, marking a major step toward inclusive AI education and research on the continent.

OpenAI Moves to Acquire Neptune.ai to Boost AI Experiment Tracking and Advanced Model Research

OpenAI plans to acquire Neptune.ai to enhance experiment tracking, improve model training visibility, and strengthen the infrastructure behind its frontier artificial intelligence research….

By: Adamu Garba

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Airport Transport Wars: How Bolt Gained Official Access at Nigerian Airports

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

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