Technology giant, Meta, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy; National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has launched an initiative called the Llama Impact Accelerator. The partners explained that the programme would support startups harnessing artificial intelligence, AI, to develop local solutions that address security, safety, …

MEXC has launched an Africa-focused Global Ambassador Programme to drive Web3 adoption by empowering blockchain leaders across Lagos, Nairobi, Accra, and Cape Town MEXC said that the Africa-focused ambassador programme was conceived in a bold step to accelerate Web3 adoption and empower the next generation of blockchain leaders across the continent. Also read: Fraud: FBI arrests Nigerian tech-queen, faces possible 20-year …

The Gates Foundation has agreed to support the federal government with $7.5 million for Nigeria’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scaling Hub, a new initiative. This would accelerate the development and scale-up AI-driven solutions to improve lives and expand opportunities across key sectors such as health, agriculture, and education. The special adviser of media and communications, ministry of communications, innovation and digital …

The federal government is partnering with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to train 20 million young Nigerians on digital skills by 2030. Vice-President Kashim Shettima disclosed this at a meeting with the United Nations (UN) resident and humanitarian coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall, on Tuesday in Abuja. The meeting was also attended by the UNICEF deputy representative, Rownak Khan …

As the AI revolution sweeps across industries worldwide, one African innovator is ensuring the continent doesn’t just keep up — but leads. Dr. Celestine Achi, renowned Artificial intelligence (AI) educator, Public Relations technology pioneer, and author of ‘AI-Powered PR: The Essential Guide for Communications Leaders to Master Artificial Intelligence’, has unveiled a groundbreaking AI Maturity Assessment Framework and AI Readiness …

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has raised concerns over the high rate of failed IT projects in the country. NITDA disclosed that 56 per cent of such projects failed to deliver on their objectives due to poor design, lack of interoperability, and weak oversight structures. The alarm was raised in a statement on Monday, by the Director General …

In the fast-moving world of technology, few leaders can translate complex innovation into human-centered strategy. Mr. Celestine Achi does just that—and more. From keynote stages to classrooms, from digital platforms to policy roundtables,  Achi, CEO of Cihan Business Solutions Limited, has become the defining voice in AI-powered communications education and advocacy across Africa. And now, on 21 May 2025, he’s …

Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has disclosed intentions to give away nearly all of his $200 billion wealth, leaving only one per cent for himself, as he shuts down the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The Microsoft co-founder stated on Thursday in a post on his personal blog, Gates Notes, that the foundation, which is considered to be among the most …

A potential withdrawal of Meta’s Facebook and Instagram platforms from Nigeria, prompted by $290 million in fines and stringent regulatory demands, could jeopardise digital access for millions, particularly vulnerable communities, advocacy group Techsocietal said on Monday. The warning comes as tensions escalate between the US tech giant and Nigerian authorities over alleged data privacy and consumer protection violations. Meta, which …

United States Tech Entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced the successful deployment of 29 more Starlink satellites into Earth’s orbit. The satellites were launched from Florida, further expanding the Starlink constellation operated by SpaceX. Musk made the announcement on Sunday via a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. ’29 more Starlink satellites were added to the constellation’, he wrote. According …