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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
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
A TLP Advisory report reveals Nigerian startups avoid NGX listings due to regulatory barriers, currency mismatch, undervaluation fears, and limited market liquidity, despite the launch of the NGX Technology Board in 2022.African Startup Funding Surges to $590m in November 2025 on Back of Major IPOs
Final Details Await Trump-Xi Meeting Bessent noted that while the framework is in place, the final details of the deal will be determined during a scheduled meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping on Friday. The outcome of the discussions could mark a turning point in both U.S.-China trade relations and the future of TikTok’s global operations, which have been closely watched by regulators, investors, and millions of users worldwide.TikTok Nears U.S. Compliance After Reaching Restructuring Deal With Oracle, Investors
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
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
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
A TLP Advisory report reveals Nigerian startups avoid NGX listings due to regulatory barriers, currency mismatch, undervaluation fears, and limited market liquidity, despite the launch of the NGX Technology Board in 2022.African Startup Funding Surges to $590m in November 2025 on Back of Major IPOs
Final Details Await Trump-Xi Meeting Bessent noted that while the framework is in place, the final details of the deal will be determined during a scheduled meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping on Friday. The outcome of the discussions could mark a turning point in both U.S.-China trade relations and the future of TikTok’s global operations, which have been closely watched by regulators, investors, and millions of users worldwide.TikTok Nears U.S. Compliance After Reaching Restructuring Deal With Oracle, Investors
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

Industry Analysis

Samsung Electronics to cut up to 30% jobs in global divisions—Report 

South Korea-headquartered Samsung Electronics is reportedly planning to lay off up to 30% of its staff in some divisions across its global operations….

By: Wura Oba

Several investors and venture capitalists are still showing significant interest in the African continent

Launch Africa, Techstars, 54 Collective top list of active investors in Africa in H1 2024

Several investors and venture capitalists are still showing significant interest in the African continent…

By: IBK

As Telegram reward token $DOGS prepares to launch on Monday, analysts speculate $0.04 list price 

$DOGS is a web3 project that rewards users with tokens commensurate with the age of Telegram accounts…

By: IBK

A new report warns that Nigeria’s AI growth could stall without stronger domestic funding, despite global investments and successful AI deployments across key sectors like health, education, and agriculture.

Ethical considerations and bias in AI implementations in Africa

Artificial Intelligence has the potential to drive significant socio-economic transformation across Africa, from improving healthcare and education to fostering innovation in agriculture and finance….

By: IBK

New GSMA report highlights Nigeria’s potential to lead in AI-driven development across Africa

Agriculture and energy are among key sectors of AI opportunity in Nigeria as the African continent looks to untap almost $3 trillion of potential value…

By: IBK

Uber to deploy 100,000 new electric vehicles to its global markets excluding Africa

Uber may not be in a hurry to introduce electric vehicles into African markets that are not ready for it…

By: IBK

Climate Tech is not so much a ‘sector’ per se as it covers a wide range of use cases

African startup funding finally crosses $1 billion in 2024, 2 months later than 2023

This is coming amid a startup funding decline…

By: IBK

MTN, Piggyvest, Flutterwave, Kuda make CNBC top fintech companies of 2024

American news and business channel, CNBC, has recognized seven African companies in its World’s Top Fintech Companies 2024 report, highlighting them among the 250 leading…

By: Wura Oba

British AI firm Nscale signs a major deal with Microsoft to deploy 200,000 Nvidia AI chips across data centers in Europe and the U.S., potentially worth $14 billion, in collaboration with Dell Technologies.

Businesses disrupted globally as Microsoft suffers technical glitch 

Businesses across the globe have been disrupted as a result of a series of technical glitches in Microsoft’s systems….

By: Wura Oba

Salesforce Layoffs: Tech giant trims 300 jobs amid restructuring efforts

Salesforce, a prominent leader in cloud-based software solutions, has implemented significant workforce reductions, affecting approximately 300 employees in July….

By: Wura Oba

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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

Detty December means more online activity—and higher data usage. Learn five effective ways to save mobile data, reduce spending, and stay connected throughout the festive season.

How to Save Mobile Data This Detty December: 5 Proven Tips to Cut Costs

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