San Francisco/New York | September 11, 2025 Artificial intelligence research company OpenAI has signed one of the largest cloud-computing contracts in history, committing to purchase $300 billion worth of computing power over five years from Oracle, according to reports confirmed by The Wall Street Journal and Reuters.The agreement, scheduled to begin in 2027, will provide
Lagos, Nigeria | September 9, 2025 — Nigerian companies are ramping up investments in data privacy and security, with new industry reports showing that over 30 percent of their annual IT budgets are now dedicated to safeguarding sensitive information and meeting compliance standards. The trend reflects rising concerns about cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and growing
Abuja, Nigeria | September 8, 2025 Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to unite in bridging the digital divide as a pathway to building a more inclusive and prosperous society. In her message marking the 2025 International Literacy Day, themed “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era”, Mrs. Tinubu emphasized that collective
Global trading firm XTX Markets has announced a rolling 12–14 week AI research internship programme, offering interns a monthly salary of $35,000, one of the highest compensation packages ever advertised for such a role. The listing, posted this week, highlights the growing demand for top-tier quantitative and artificial intelligence talent within the high-frequency trading industry.
The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) has officially commissioned its Youth Information Technology Centre (NASYITEC) in a grand opening ceremony held on Thursday, August 29, 2025. The event, which took place at NASFAT Headquarters in Alausa, Ikeja, attracted key stakeholders, youth representatives, community leaders, and tech enthusiasts. The commissioning marks a significant milestone in NASFAT’s commitment to
Fountain University is proud to announce that one of its outstanding students, Muadh Adekunle Monsuru, a Computer Science undergraduate, has been shortlisted to participate in the prestigious NextGen Innovation Challenge Grand Finale in London. Muadh’s inspiring innovation journey began at Fountain University during the institution’s 13th Convocation Ceremony, where he competed in the Innovation Challenge
Abuja, August 27, 2025 — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to driving national development through technology and food security, urging Nigerians to draw lessons from Brazil’s transformation into a global powerhouse. Speaking during an engagement with stakeholders, the President reflected on Nigeria’s potential, stressing that the nation has the resources and
Abuja, Nigeria — August 26, 2025 Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has urged African nations to strengthen continental cooperation in tackling evolving security threats, including terrorism, maritime insecurity, and cyberattacks. Speaking at the opening of the first African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit (ADCSS) in Abuja, Matawalle described the challenges as “complex, transnational,
August 25, 2025 — East-West Seed, a global player in tropical vegetable seed innovation, has unveiled a strategic move to harness agricultural technology in tapping into Africa’s booming vegetable market, currently estimated at $8.8 billion. The company said the initiative is tailored to address rising climate challenges affecting food security across West Africa and the
Lagos, Nigeria | August 22, 2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the real estate industry worldwide, driving efficiency, enhancing property valuations, and reshaping client engagement. A recent Morgan Stanley report projects that AI could automate 37% of tasks in the sector, unlocking as much as $34 billion in operational savings by 2030. Adoption is already
