Technology

Nigerian scientist Chukwuma Hilary Akpu has propelled the country into the global research spotlight with his pioneering study on worm mating behavior. By harnessing artificial intelligence (AI), Akpu’s work is transforming biological research, offering a faster and more precise way to analyze animal behavior. Moreso, his groundbreaking study, recently published in a top-tier scientific journal, highlights the power of AI …

Google has introduced Canvas and Audio Overview, two new features in its Gemini AI suite, aimed at improving real-time document editing, coding, and AI-driven audio summaries. These features are now rolling out globally for Gemini and Gemini Advanced subscribers, according to a post on Google’s blog. With these updates, Gemini expands beyond brainstorming and research to include live document collaboration …

China’s BYD, a dominant player in the global electric vehicle market, has introduced a revolutionary 1,000-volt EV platform designed to dramatically cut charging times. The company claims the new system can deliver up to 400 kilometers (249 miles) of range in just five minutes bringing EV charging times in line with traditional gasoline refueling. The announcement, made at BYD’s Shenzhen …

Despite its rapid expansion and role in driving financial inclusion, Nigeria’s fintech sector faces major security threats, including cybercrime, money laundering, and regulatory loopholes, according to a new report by Nextier SPD. The report, authored by Dr. Chibuike Njoku and Dr. Ndu Nwokolo, highlights how Nigeria’s booming fintech industry with startups growing from 144 in 2021 to over 217 in …

Elon Musk announced that SpaceX’s Starship rocket will embark on its first mission to Mars at the end of 2026, carrying Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus. He added that human landings could follow as early as 2029, though 2031 is a more realistic target. Musk shared the update on his X platform, reaffirming Starship’s role in his long-term vision of colonizing …

Google has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 edition of its Hustle Academy program, designed to support small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. The program aims to empower African entrepreneurs with AI-powered business training, expert mentorship, and a robust entrepreneurial network. Since its inception in 2022, the Hustle Academy has provided critical support …

The Lagos State Government has unveiled the MyLagos App, a groundbreaking digital platform designed to simplify city navigation and enhance the urban experience. Speaking at the launch event held at MTN Plaza, Falomo, Ikoyi, on Thursday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu represented by his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat described Lagos as a beacon of innovation and excellence, highlighting the app’s role in …

Datamellon, a leading global consulting firm specializing in cloud-native software development, AI, ML, and Generative AI solutions, has launched AI Ignite, a revolutionary global pitch competition and accelerator program designed to identify and support high-potential AI startups. The AI Ignite program offers AI startups a unique opportunity to gain funding, cloud infrastructure support, and expert mentorship, culminating in a Silicon …

A significant disruption hit X, the Musk-owned social media platform, leaving thousands of users worldwide unable to access the app or website. The outage, which peaked at approximately 3:20 PM IST, was reported by users across multiple countries, including the US, the UK, India, Canada, and Australia. Over 19,000 reports of service failures were recorded worldwide, with the US, UK, …

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is testing its first in-house chip for training artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Notably, this aims to reduce the company’s reliance on external suppliers like Nvidia and lower its AI infrastructure costs. Meta’s new training chip is a dedicated accelerator designed for AI-specific tasks, making it more power-efficient than traditional GPUs. The …