ABUJA, NIGERIA — August 13, 2025 The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) on Wednesday rejected the Federal Government’s newly launched Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) loan scheme, insisting that payment of outstanding entitlements to its members should take priority. In a statement signed by its National President, Ibeji Nwokoma, NAAT described the TISSF
Lagos, Nigeria | August 9, 2025 Telecommunications operator 9mobile has officially rebranded as “T2,” marking a major shift in its corporate identity and strategic direction. The unveiling took place in Lagos on Saturday, with company executives describing the move as part of a broader plan to reposition the brand for the future of digital communications
Lagos, Nigeria — August 7, 2025 United Bank for Africa (UBA) has launched a cross-border payment initiative integrating its AI-powered chatbot LEO with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), enabling instant, secure, and local-currency payments between African countries, beginning with the Nigeria–Ghana corridor. Speaking at the launch, UBA Group CEO Oliver Alawuba emphasized the
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
