Technology

San Francisco, USA — Linda Yaccarino has officially stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, bringing an end to what many have described as a controversial but pivotal chapter in the company’s recent history. Yaccarino, who was appointed CEO in June 2023, announced her resignation in […]

Google has concluded two major events in Lagos geared towards equipping Nigerian media professionals with advanced digital tools to drive advertising revenue and newsroom efficiency. The Google Ad Manager Academy 3.0, held on Friday at the Google office in Ikoyi, Lagos, brought together media practitioners across Sub-Saharan Africa in a hybrid format—both in-person and virtual. […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered registration portal as part of its bold drive to revolutionize business registration processes in Nigeria. The announcement was made by the Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer of CAC, Mr. Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, during the Commission’s 2025 stakeholders’ forum. According to Magaji, […]

Menlo Park, California — In a major step toward democratizing video content creation, Meta has launched a cutting-edge generative AI video editing tool, designed to simplify and elevate the video editing experience for users across its platforms. The newly introduced feature is accessible via the Meta AI app, the Meta.AI website, and the standalone Edits […]

Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on African governments to embrace innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability as critical pillars for unlocking the continent’s vast tourism potential. Speaking during the official opening of the 68th session of the United Nations Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF) held in Abuja on Wednesday, the Nigerian leader […]

Brussels, Belgium — In a proactive response to escalating cyber threats across Europe, Microsoft has unveiled a no-cost cybersecurity program aimed at equipping European governments with stronger tools to combat digitally driven attacks, particularly those enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI). Announced on Wednesday, the initiative seeks to bolster cooperation in the detection and disruption of […]

Abuja, Nigeria— In a strategic move to mitigate transportation costs and advance cleaner energy adoption, the Federal Government has commenced the deployment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses across Nigerian universities. The rollout began at the University of Abuja, under the flagship initiative ‘CNG-Sprout’, a sub-project of the broader ‘Project CNG Special Palliative Relief for […]

Ikeja, Lagos —  The Lagos State Government has announced a major milestone in its digital infrastructure drive, revealing that internet subscriptions in the state have surpassed one million, following the rollout of its 6,000km MetroFibre optic project. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Mr. Olatunbosun Alake, during a ministerial briefing […]