As Nigeria’s digital economy continues to expand, affordable and reliable internet access has become a necessity for individuals, businesses, and remote workers across the country. In a landscape dominated by high data consumption from streaming, remote work tools, and online learning, unlimited data plans have emerged as a crucial lifeline. According to new data from
The Oyo State government has announced plans to introduce a digital street and house numbering system across the state as part of Governor Seyi Makinde’s Omititun 2.0 sustainable development agenda. The Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Williams Akin-Funmilayo, revealed the initiative on Wednesday during a meeting with Smart City Development Konsult Limited
July 31, 2025 | Redmond, USA In a historic move underscoring the intensifying global race in artificial intelligence, Microsoft Corporation has announced a record-breaking $30 billion investment in AI-powered cloud infrastructure for the third quarter of 2025. The tech giant disclosed that the funds will be channelled towards expanding its global data centre footprint, upgrading
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | July 29, 2025 — In a bold step towards environmental sustainability and technological advancement, the Federal Government of Nigeria is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a global consortium comprising the Dalberg Group and Campo Group to activate its ambitious Green Legacy Programme. The development was unveiled on
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced a specialized training programme on anti-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) radar systems in Maiduguri, Borno State, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance air defence capabilities and counter evolving security threats. The initiative, which began on Saturday, July 26, 2025, is designed to equip personnel with advanced skills required
Beijing, July 26, 2025 — The Chinese government has proposed the establishment of a global artificial intelligence (AI) governance body aimed at promoting responsible development and ethical use of AI technologies across international borders. Speaking at a high-level multilateral technology summit held in Beijing, Chinese officials emphasized the urgency of forming a unified global framework
In a striking move that marries cutting‑edge tech with cultural creativity, Oscar and Grammy‑winning composer A.R. Rahman recently sat down with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in San Francisco to chart plans for Secret Mountain, an AI‑driven virtual global band and musical storytelling universe, set to uplift Indian creatives via artificial intelligence. The composer shared a cheerful
Under the directives of His Excellency General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Information Technology and Communication (MCICT), Bahrain’s Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has formally launched the National Policy for the Use of Artificial Intelligence, alongside the adoption of the Guiding Manual on the
Abuja, July 25, 2025 – TAJ Bank has suffered a fresh system error resulting in the wrongful transfer of ₦957 million and has now withdrawn its earlier legal suit filed to recover the funds from 26 commercial banks and financial technology companies. The new financial glitch, which occurred amid ongoing efforts to resolve earlier reversals,
Abuja, July 25, 2025 The Federal Government has announced plans to launch the STEMM Up Grant (S-VCG), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting student-led innovation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Designed to nurture creative thinking and problem-solving among young Nigerians, the STEMM Up Grant, short for Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine Venture Creation
