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OpenAI Vs Sam Altman: all you should know about the tussle that nearly toppled AI

Over the past week, the entire tech industry has been glued to their screens as the leading artificial intelligence company and creator of ChatGPT…

By: IBK

Qore is providing tailored fintech solutions designed specifically for African Financial Institutions

Qore’s COO, Mudiaga Umukoro talks about fintech in Nigeria and Qore’s cloud-native solutions

Qore is providing tailored fintech solutions designed specifically for African Financial Institutions…

By: IBK

Nigeria’s tech ecosystem has evolved significantly, becoming a hotspot for innovation and investment opportunities. A

Here are the top-performing Nigerian tech stocks that you should consider investing in right now

Nigeria’s tech ecosystem has evolved significantly, becoming a hotspot for innovation and investment opportunities. A…

By: Africa Innovation Watch

In a surprising turn of events, OpenAI has announced that Sam Altman, the company’s ousted co-founder, will be reinstated as CEO. The board will also be restructured, with Bret Taylor as Chair, and Larry Summers and Adam D’Angelo as members. The statement was made known by the company’s official X account some minutes ago. According to the statement, it says it is still working to figure out the modalities and necessary details to have the former leadership back.

OpenAI rehires Sam Altman as CEO amidst employee ultimatum

In a surprising turn of events, Open AI has announced that Sam Altman, the company’s ousted co-founder, will be reinstated as CEO….

By: IBK

In the backdrop of online shopping reaching a staggering $5.7 trillion in 2022, consumers are urged to exercise vigilance. During the same period, cybercriminals and threat actors orchestrated nearly $41 billion in fraudulent activities, emphasizing the critical need for heightened awareness in the digital marketplace.

Black Friday: Report reveals 135% surge in fake online stores

In a recent report by Netcraft, a leading global fraud protection solutions company, findings show a startling 135% increase in fake online stores flooding the…

By: IBK

This empowers Bloc MFB to integrate with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and finalise the process to secure its license

Bloc MFB receives approval in principle for microfinance bank license from CBN

This empowers Bloc MFB to integrate with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and finalise the process to secure its license…

By: IBK

Telkom looking to sell its tower business amidst 46.7% surge in half-year profit

Telkom looking to sell its tower business amidst 46.7% surge in half-year profit

Telkom, South Africa’s third-largest telecom company, is currently in exclusive negotiations with a consortium of equity investors, including a Black Economic Empowernet Partner, for the…

By: IBK

SpaceX’s Starship test flight ends in explosions again, 8 minutes after reaching space

SpaceX’s Starship test flight ends in explosions again, 8 minutes after reaching space

The eight-minute flight managed to surpass its predecessor in April, which ended in a similar explosion merely four minutes after liftoff…

By: IBK

MTN South Africa grew its subscriber base to 40.1 million in Q3 2025 but recorded a 2.8% drop in voice revenue and a 5.1% decline in fintech earnings. Data revenue surged 6.4%, driven by rising usage and strong smartphone penetration.

MTN reportedly facing charges of alleged terrorism sponsorship in Iran and Afghanistan

MTN is potentially headed for lawsuit as it may have to compensate a group of US citizens alleging the company’s involvement in sponsoring terrorist attacks…

By: IBK

OpenAI is set to acquire product testing startup Statsig in a $1.1 billion all-stock deal. Learn how this acquisition strengthens ChatGPT’s product development and OpenAI’s global AI expansion.

505 of 700 employees demand OpenAI board’s resignation for Sam Altman’s ouster

The OpenAI employees’ statement at OpenAI underscores growing discontent and uncertainty within the company,…

By: IBK

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