Category : Artificial Intelligence


EU Grants €22M for Nigeria's 90,000km Fibre Project

The European Union has approved a €22 million grant to support Nigeria's Project BRIDGE, a nationwide fibre-optic expansion initiative. The funding will complement an €86 million EBRD loan and expected support from World Bank and AfDB.

FG Launches 2026 National Girls in ICT Competition

The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has opened applications for the 2026 National Girls in ICT Competition, targeting girls aged 10-16 nationwide to develop tech solutions and win prizes.

EU Investigates X Over Grok AI's Explicit Content

The European Union's privacy authority has initiated a formal investigation into Elon Musk's X platform concerning its Grok AI system generating sexualized content. The probe examines AI safety, user privacy violations, and compliance with EU digital regu

Nigerian Defence Startup Terra Industries Raises $34M

Nigerian defence technology startup Terra Industries has raised an additional $22 million, bringing its total funding to $34 million. Founded by young entrepreneurs, the company develops autonomous defence systems tailored for Africa's security needs.

Man Angry as Neighbour Asks for Starlink Password

A Nigerian Starlink user expressed outrage after a neighbour knocked on his door to request his internet password, highlighting unauthorized access and his monthly subscription fee of over N92,000.

Ondo Creator Grows 2M Followers Amid Internet Hurdles

Adebayo Temitayo, known as Realjjfrosh, has amassed over 2 million followers on TikTok and Facebook from rural Ondo, overcoming slow speeds and high data costs. His story highlights Nigeria's digital divide and the potential for economic growth beyond urb

Brazil Orders X to Block Grok's Sexualized Deepfakes

Brazilian authorities have issued an immediate order to Elon Musk's platform X, demanding it prevent its AI chatbot Grok from generating sexually explicit deepfake images of minors and non-consenting adults.

Google Opens Apps for 10th Africa Accelerator Cohort

Google has launched applications for the 10th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, targeting AI and machine learning startups across the continent. The equity-free program offers mentorship, cloud credits, and technical support.

YouTube Music Puts Full Lyrics Behind Paywall

YouTube Music has begun restricting full song lyrics access to Premium subscribers, offering free users only partial previews. This strategic shift aims to boost paid subscriptions in the competitive streaming market.

AI Certification Courses for Professionals in 2026

Discover the most in-demand AI certification programmes in 2026 that Nigerian professionals can take to enhance their skills in machine learning, cloud computing, and generative AI without requiring formal degrees.

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