Perplexity AI Faces Lawsuit From Britannica and Merriam-Webster
The AI chatbot Perplexity is currently facing a lawsuit involving two well-established titans of knowledge sharing: Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster.
The former have taken legal...
ElevenLabs Launches AI Voice Remixing, Unlocking More Voice Creativity
ElevenLabs has released a new voice remixing feature that allows for accent modifications, making it perfect for creative narratives and accurate AI character development....
South Africa Rolls Out Social Media Influencer Tax
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has introduced a social media influencer tax in the country. Additionally, the move expands its segmentation framework to...
Samsung Enthusiasts Launch Petition to Dismiss Head of Camera Department
Samsung enthusiasts have launched a petition demanding the removal of the head of the company’s camera division. They allege that mismanagement has caused Samsung...
Spotify Introduces Lossless Audio for Premium Subscribers
Streaming giant Spotify is at last introducing high-quality audio, referred to as lossless audio, for its premium users. The firm is launching the high-definition,...
Airtel Targets Growth in Kenya’s Broadband Market with New Home Fibre Service
Shortly after MTN tightened its grip on Nigeria’s fixed broadband market, Airtel Kenya, the country’s second-largest telco by subscriptions, is preparing to launch a...
MTN Tightens Grip on Nigeria’s Fixed Broadband Market
In a new yet expected development, MTN leads broadband growth. MTN Nigeria has cemented its dominance in Nigeria's fixed broadband market, driving all industry...
Apple Launches iPhone Air, Introduces New Watches, and Announces Pricing Adjustments During Live Event
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Apple unveiled the first significant redesign of the iPhone in years. The unveiling, followed by the launching of other...
Airtel’s Struggle to Gain Ground in Nigeria’s Mobile Money Market
Nigeria’s mobile money market has recently emerged as the fastest-growing financial services sector in the country. This was made evident in Q1 2025 when...
MTN Group to Expedite 5G Deployment Across Africa
MTN Group is set to launch fifth-generation (5G) mobile technology after strategic discussions with several governments. The South African tech giant and Africa’s leading...
NASENI, AfriLabs, Launch InnovateNaija, A 250million Naira Innovation Challenge
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has formally initiated the InnovateNaija Challenge. It is a national initiative to identify and support...
Google Antitrust Fine Shakes EU Tech Regulation Landscape
The European Commission has declared a record Google antitrust fine of €2.95 billion, nearly $3.5 billion. Accordingly, the decision follows findings that Google violated...
Nigeria Set to Launch NigComSat-2A and 2B Satellites to Enhance Digital Connectivity
The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed plans to launch two new communication satellites, to be known as NigComSat-2A and NigComSat-2B. Both satellites are...
ShinyHunters: The Hacker Group that Recently Targeted Google
The cybercrime organisation ShinyHunters has garnered worldwide attention after an attack from the group prompted Google to advise 2.5 billion users to enhance their...
Meta Supports Safaricom’s Daraja Cable to Strengthen Kenya’s Digital Future
The Safaricom Daraja cable is set to redefine Kenya's internet landscape, aiming to strengthen the country's position in Africa. Meta's affiliate backs the $23...
Nigeria Set to Host Inaugural RuralConnect Summit Amidst 20 Million Without Digital Access
Nigeria will host its inaugural RuralConnect Summit, an innovative seven-year program aimed at addressing the country’s ongoing digital gap and harnessing the economic opportunities...
Nigeria’s Government to Collaborate With Tech Companies to Develop Large-scale Data Centres
The Federal Government has announced that it will collaborate with major tech firms to create a hyperscale data centre to ensure the country's sovereignty....
Nigeria Artificial Intelligence Research Driving Local Innovations
Following the government’s interest in diving into the AI space, Nigeria has published 20 peer-reviewed artificial intelligence research papers within two years. This is...
Risk-Based Loan Pricing in Kenya Stirs Uproar
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has abolished selective borrowing conditions for bank staff. In the same vein, the apex bank in Kenya rejects...
Nigeria’s Inverter Market: A National Security Trojan Horse?
Nigeria's persistent electricity problems have inadvertently created a huge and fast-growing market for power inverters. Millions of residences, enterprises, and essential facilities such as...
