Nigeria’s 2026 Appropriation Bill shows NIMC and nine other MDAs will spend ₦24 billion on software, raising fresh concerns over IT procurement waste and foreign software dependence.
UK Launches Formal Probe Into Elon Musk’s X Over AI Tool Grok’s Explicit Content
UK regulators have opened an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X, focusing on its AI tool Grok, amid allegations of sexually explicit content generation and potential Online Safety Act violations.
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 ever.
Anthropic Debuts Cowork, Transforming Claude Into a Fully Autonomous AI Work Agent
Anthropic has introduced Cowork, a new Claude feature that allows the AI to autonomously manage files, create documents, and execute workflows—marking a major leap toward agentic AI at work.
MultiChoice Nigeria Names Kemi Omotosho as CEO in Leadership Transition Effective January 2026
MultiChoice Nigeria has appointed Kemi Omotosho as its next CEO, effective January 2026, as long-serving chief executive John Ugbe prepares to retire after nearly 15 years.
X to Launch Smart Cashtags for Real-Time Crypto and Stock Prices Next Month
X says it will roll out Smart Cashtags next month, enabling real-time crypto and stock price tracking directly in posts—bringing market data into social conversations and advancing its Everything App strategy.
African Defence Technology Startup Secures $11.75 Million to Protect Critical Infrastructure
A Nigerian-founded defense tech startup has raised $11.75 million to expand autonomous security systems across Africa, focusing on infrastructure protection, border security, and counterterrorism.
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 pressure in Europe.
Nigeria’s Telecom Sector in 2025 Shows Mixed Results as Industry Targets Better Network Quality in 2026
Nigeria’s telecom industry recorded broadband growth and infrastructure upgrades in 2025 but struggled with outages and vandalism. With NCC reforms underway, consumers anticipate improved service quality in 2026.
NCC, CBN Roll Out 30-Second Refund Rule for Failed Airtime and Data Purchases
Nigeria’s NCC and CBN have unveiled a joint refund framework guaranteeing near-instant refunds for failed airtime and data transactions, enhancing consumer protection across telecoms and banking.