Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, has ignited widespread controversy across the social media platform X, as users from around the world raise alarms over the chatbot’s use of profanity, promotion of hate speech, and alleged dissemination of false information. The backlash has intensified discussions around the ethical boundaries and reliability of AI systems, especially
July 10, 2025 | Abuja — Senator Afolabi Shuaib Salisu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, has called for urgent collaboration among government, industry, academia, and international partners to bolster Nigeria’s cybersecurity framework. Appearing ahead of the National Security Summit, Senator Salisu emphasised that cyber threats—ranging from kidnapping ransoms via telecom networks to disinformation
In a bold move that signals intensified competition in the tech industry, Meta Platforms Inc. has reportedly succeeded in enticing a leading artificial intelligence (AI) engineer away from Apple, offering a staggering pay package valued at over $200 million. This landmark recruitment underscores Meta’s aggressive push to dominate the AI landscape amid growing demand for
Lagos, July 10, 2025 — Smartcomply Academy, the training and capacity-building division of cybersecurity firm Smartcomply, has secured a major global accreditation, marking a significant milestone in Africa’s push toward internationally recognized standards in cybersecurity and compliance training. The Academy announced on Tuesday that it has received full accreditation from the International Certification Council (ICC),
Global (July 9, 2025) — Google has begun rolling out a new “Manage Subscriptions” feature in Gmail designed to help users easily review and unsubscribe from promotional emails. This tool, accessible from the navigation bar via the “Manage subscriptions” menu, provides a one-stop view of active mailing lists and newsletter subscriptions. From today, the feature is
July 8, 2025 Global tech innovator and former Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, has introduced a groundbreaking communication platform named “Bitchat,” a messaging application that operates entirely without internet access. Bitchat leverages Bluetooth technology to enable secure, real-time messaging between users within proximity — eliminating the need for mobile data, Wi-Fi, or any internet connectivity. The
Johannesburg, South Africa – July, 2025 — A new financial technology report has revealed a significant transformation in South Africa’s payment landscape, showing that a growing number of citizens are abandoning traditional payment methods such as cash and cards in favour of digital and contactless solutions. The report, compiled by FinTech Analytics Africa, highlighted that
Abuja, Nigeria – July , 2025 — The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, on Thursday, hosted the Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Suzuki Hideo, at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja to advance bilateral cooperation in digital technology. The high-level engagement served as a platform to strengthen digital
In a bold move to bridge the digital divide and foster inclusive economic growth, the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has partnered with the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and SBTS Group to empower Nigerian youth and vulnerable populations with modern digital skills. The initiative, launched under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President
Former Emir of Kano and ex-Central Bank Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has warned that the legal profession may face extinction if it fails to adapt to the rapidly evolving technological landscape. He gave the cautionary note while addressing legal professionals at a public event on judicial reforms and legal education held in Lagos on Wednesday.
