Amazon is cutting 16,000 jobs worldwide as part of a 30,000-role reduction, reflecting a broader shift toward AI-driven efficiency and post-pandemic restructuring.
AI Agent Management to Become a Top Workplace Skill Within Five Years — KPMG
KPMG’s Global Tech Report 2026 shows that 92% of global executives believe managing AI agents will be a core workforce skill as companies accelerate AI maturity.
Meta to Roll Out New Paid AI Subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp
Meta is set to introduce new paid subscription tiers across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, offering AI-powered productivity and content creation tools beyond its verification service.
Egypt Considers Social Media Ban for Young Teens Amid Child Safety Fears
Egypt is drafting legislation to restrict young teenagers from accessing social media platforms, citing online abuse, harmful content, and growing risks to children’s safety.
European Commission Probes X Under DSA Over Sexual Deepfakes and Grok AI Risks
The EU has opened a new Digital Services Act investigation into X, examining risks linked to sexual deepfakes and the use of its AI chatbot Grok in spreading illegal content.
EU Labels WhatsApp a Very Large Online Platform Under Digital Services Act
The European Commission has designated WhatsApp as a Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act, giving Meta until May 2026 to meet stricter EU online safety and transparency rules.
CBN Grants Nationwide Licences to Opay, Moniepoint, Kuda in Fintech Regulatory Upgrade
The Central Bank of Nigeria has upgraded the licences of major fintechs and microfinance banks, including Opay, Moniepoint and Kuda, enabling nationwide operations under stricter regulation.
Uganda Internet Shutdown Costs MTN and Airtel an Estimated $7 Million in Lost Revenue
MTN and Airtel reportedly lost around $7 million in data revenue after a four-day internet shutdown in Uganda, underscoring the economic impact of election-related connectivity restrictions.
NCC Introduces N250,000 Interim Service Authorisation Fee to Promote Telecom Innovation
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) sets a N250,000 fee for Interim Service Authorisation applicants, allowing startups and innovators to test telecom services in a regulated sandbox environment.
ChatGPT, Uber, Temu and Netflix Emerge as World’s Most Downloaded Apps in 2025
Sensor Tower’s State of Mobile 2026 report shows ChatGPT, Uber, Temu and Netflix led global mobile app downloads in 2025 across major categories.