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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

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Oversabi Aunty, directed by Toyin Abraham, has crossed ₦1 billion in box office earnings, becoming one of Nollywood’s top-grossing films and the highest-ever debut by a first-time director.

Toyin Abraham’s Oversabi Aunty Hits ₦1 Billion, Ranks Among Nollywood’s Biggest Box Office Successes

Oversabi Aunty, directed by Toyin Abraham, has crossed ₦1 billion in box office earnings, becoming one of Nollywood’s top-grossing films and the highest-ever debut by…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Ubisoft has scrapped six game projects, including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, and announced studio shutdowns as it shifts focus to core franchises amid rising development costs.

Ubisoft Drops Prince of Persia Remake as Studio Closures Mark Strategic Overhaul

Ubisoft has scrapped six game projects, including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, and announced studio shutdowns as it shifts focus to…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Elon Musk’s xAI tightens Grok’s image editing tools to curb non-consensual deepfake content, introducing geoblocking, subscription limits, and enhanced safeguards globally.

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….

By: Cynthia Okafor

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.

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…

By: Cynthia Okafor

deletions would free up the “name space” of dormant accounts

Elon Musk Announces Plan to Open-Source X’s Recommendation Algorithm in Seven Days

Elon Musk says X will release its recommendation and advertising algorithm as open source within a week, signalling a major transparency shift amid intensifying regulatory…

By: Cynthia Okafor

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 Restricts Late-Night Live Streaming in Nigeria Amid Ongoing Safety Review

TikTok has temporarily blocked Nigerian creators from going live at night as part of a safety investigation, affecting creator engagement, monetisation, and influencer campaigns across…

By: Wura Obadare

The Nollywood epic “Warlord: Olori Ogun” by Odunlade Adekola earns ₦38.1 million in its first weekend, topping the Nigerian box office and highlighting strong audience demand for Yoruba-language films.

Odunlade Adekola’s “Warlord: Olori Ogun” Opens With ₦38.1M, Leads Nigerian Box Office

The Nollywood epic “Warlord: Olori Ogun” by Odunlade Adekola earns ₦38.1 million in its first weekend, topping the Nigerian box office and highlighting strong audience…

By: Cynthia Okafor

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

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…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Ann, a social media user advocated for parents to focus on raising their kids rather than worrying about the dangers of social media: “Perhaps start cleaning up your own house first and talk to your son about the influence “drill music videos” have on the young.” This stance was supported by Amy Orben, a researcher at the University of Cambridge, told The Atlantic that: “I think the key question is, in 20 years, will we look back at this conversation and be like, We were worried about technology in excess when we should have been worried about raising our kids? It will probably be somewhere halfway between the two.”

Google, LinkedIn and TikTok Deleted 28 Million+ Nigerian Accounts in 2024 Amid Rising Online Fraud — NITDA

NITDA reports that Google, LinkedIn and TikTok removed over 28 million Nigerian accounts in 2024 due to fraud, impersonation and harmful content. Nearly 59 million…

By: Cynthia Okafor

TikTok Deletes 7.4 Million Nigerian Videos in H1 2025 — The Content Types Driving Record Takedowns

TikTok removed over 7.4 million videos in Nigeria in the first half of 2025, averaging 41,000 deletions daily. Explore the main violations, TikTok’s AI moderation…

By: Cynthia Okafor

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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

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