Author: Jessica Adiele

Just 48 hours after OpenAI unveiled its new Atlas browser, Microsoft has introduced a strikingly similar concept — a fully integrated AI-powered browsing experience through Copilot Mode in its Edge browser. The update, announced on Thursday, expands Microsoft’s existing AI assistant features into what the company now calls an “AI…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is taking a major step toward transforming its regional security and crime prevention systems by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its monitoring and response operations. The initiative was unveiled during the Thematic Workshop on Human Safety, Crime, and Criminality, organized by the…

Nigeria and Denmark have taken a major step toward deeper digital collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), broadband expansion, and digital governance. The agreement, signed between the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) and the Government of…

Samsung has officially entered the extended reality (XR) race with the launch of its Galaxy XR headset, a premium mixed-reality device designed to rival Apple’s Vision Pro. The headset, which runs on Google’s new Android XR operating system and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 platform, marks Samsung’s most ambitious step…

Meta is trimming its artificial intelligence division once again, cutting around 600 jobs from its superintelligence lab as part of an ongoing internal restructuring. According to a memo obtained by Axios and confirmed by Meta, the layoffs were communicated to staff by the company’s Chief AI Officer, Alexandr Wang. The…

MTN Nigeria, in partnership with Huawei, has launched the country’s first 400G/800G Hybrid Automatically Switched Optical Network (ASON) in Lagos — a major leap forward for Nigeria’s digital infrastructure. The deployment, completed in June 2025, marks a new era of ultra-broadband connectivity and high network reliability in Nigeria. It positions…

MTN Nigeria has announced that it will carry out a scheduled network maintenance on Saturday, October 25, 2025, which will temporarily disrupt connectivity in parts of Adamawa, Borno, and Kano States. According to the telecom operator, the two-hour maintenance window — from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. — will affect…

X (formerly Twitter) is testing a new pay-per-use pricing model for its API, marking the latest shift in its developer strategy two years after overhauling its access tiers and pricing system. The company announced that it is expanding the closed beta of the new plan to more developers, including both…

YouTube has officially launched its new likeness-detection technology, allowing eligible creators in the YouTube Partner Program to identify and request the removal of AI-generated content that mimics their face or voice. The rollout, announced today, follows a pilot phase and represents YouTube’s latest move to address growing concerns over AI…

OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Atlas, its new AI-powered web browser designed to redefine how people search, browse, and interact online — marking the company’s boldest move yet to challenge Google’s dominance in web search and browsing. The company announced the launch today, revealing that Atlas will first be available on…

The World Bank and the World Health Organization (WHO) have jointly endorsed Nigeria’s Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) model as a leading framework for sustainable and accountable health sector reform. The endorsement came during a high-level dialogue on “Scaling Health Reforms” at the 2025 World Bank–IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C.,…

Moniepoint Inc., Africa’s all-in-one financial platform for businesses and individuals, has secured an extra $90 million, bringing its total Series C raise — together with the $110 million raised in October 2024 — to over $200 million. The funding will power the company’s next phase of growth and deepen financial…

Nigeria’s biggest mobile operator, MTN Nigeria, is strengthening its position in the country’s rural connectivity race — a move that directly supports the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the federal government’s goal of ensuring that no community is left behind in the digital economy. A new report by the NCC,…

X, formerly known as Twitter, is set to launch a new marketplace for inactive handles, allowing Premium subscribers to request and purchase usernames that are no longer in use. The move is part of the platform’s broader strategy to expand revenue streams and drive interest in its Premium subscription offerings…

Spotify is expanding its live event discovery tools with a new feature that allows users to follow their favorite venues and receive updates on upcoming concerts. The update is part of the streaming giant’s ongoing push to bridge the gap between digital music discovery and real-world live experiences. A Smarter…

A widespread outage on Amazon Web Services (AWS) sent shockwaves through the internet on Monday, disrupting several major digital platforms and productivity tools — including Snapchat, Canva, Zoom, Roblox, and others — that rely heavily on Amazon’s cloud infrastructure. The outage, which originated from AWS’s US East Coast region, caused…

WhatsApp is rolling out new measures to reduce spam by limiting the number of messages people and businesses can send to recipients who haven’t replied. The move marks one of the platform’s most significant steps yet in addressing the growing issue of unwanted and intrusive messaging. The Meta-owned platform confirmed…

MultiChoice, Africa’s leading video entertainment company, is reinforcing its digital defenses and intensifying its fight against piracy. The company views cybersecurity not as a back-end function, but as a core pillar of trust, business continuity, and digital safety for millions of its users across the continent. Strengthening Digital Defenses for…

OpenAI has announced a major new integration that embeds ChatGPT directly into Slack, giving millions of professionals access to the powerful AI assistant without leaving their workspaces. The rollout introduces a seamless, context-aware experience that lets teams collaborate, brainstorm, and manage tasks more efficiently — all from within Slack. The…

Meta has announced plans to discontinue its standalone Messenger desktop applications for both Windows and macOS beginning December 15, 2025, marking another step in its ongoing effort to consolidate user experiences across platforms. Starting on that date, users will no longer be able to log into the desktop apps and…