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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

Social Tech

Social tech provides commentaries on how tech is influencing the lifestyle of Africans and everything in-between.

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.”

Social media is a public health hazard fueling a mental health crisis- New York City mayor

Data from 2021 shows that 77 per cent of New York City high schoolers spent three or more hours every weekday on social media…

By: Cynthia Okafor

the desire to boost visibility has led many creators and businesses that are considering to buy YouTube views

YouTube to Begin Removing AI-Generated Content That Imitates Real People in 2024

YouTube has announced it will soon start removing AI-generated videos that imitate identifiable individuals, including their voice or likeness….

By: Wura Oba

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

What Elon Musk’s Twitter monetisation for creators could look like

As part of his bid to reshape Twitter, ostensibly in his own image, Elon Musk, the South African-American billionaire who bought the company last week,…

By: IBK

With Locket, users are offered a path to a close-knit digital community of no more than 20 people at a time…

Away from the noise on social media, Gen Zs are finding mental sanity on Locket

With Locket, users are offered a path to a close-knit digital community of no more than 20 people at a time……

By: IBK

Meta begins rolling out generative AI tools for all advertisers

Meta Platforms, led by Mark Zuckerberg, has begun the rollout of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools for advertisers on its platform….

By: Wura Oba

Spotify has rolled out a new weekly “listening stats” feature that works like a mini Wrapped, giving users insights into their top songs, artists, and playlists every week. Available to both free and premium users globally.

Nigerians are the second-highest consumers of podcasts in Africa behind South Africans – Spotify

The growth in podcast consumption in Nigeria is attributed to the younger generation, particularly Gen Z, aged between 18 and 24 years…

By: IBK

Tech bros share painful bits on the realities of living in Lagos

Tech bros share painful bits on the realities of living in Lagos

“Tech bro-ing in Lagos is a struggle…”…

By: IBK

At a time of great upheaval, the Blue Line Rail System presents great opportunities for the leaders of Lagos and the country to focus on a more effective way of transportation. It’s electric which is a plus. But these opportunities are only for those that can dream big.

We tried Lagos’ Blue Line Rail System and here is all you need to know about it

If you have it in you to make the five-minute trek from the gate of the National Theatre, Lagos to where the current Blue Line…

By: IBK

Tech bros share painful bits on the realities of living in Lagos

Exploring the obstacles blocking Nigeria’s ambition to dominate the electric vehicle production industry

Since May, when the APC-led Nigerian government announced its new National Automotive Industry Development Plan, 2023, it has tried to show a good face towards…

By: IBK

Fuel price hike: Dispatch riders say they now spend more and earn lesser for delivery

Fewer customers have been patronising businesses that offer exclusively delivery options, the backbone of the ecosystem….

By: IBK

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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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