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Nigeria’s Internet Boom: Data Usage Jumps 35% as Digital Life Accelerates
Nigeria is consuming more data than ever before—and the numbers are staggering. In 2025 alone, national internet usage surged by 35%, pushing total data consumption past a projected 13.2 million terabytes. That’s a powerful signal of how deeply the internet is now woven into everyday life, work, and business across Africa’s most populous country. Fresh […]
40 Million People Are Using ChatGPT for Healthcare—But Is That a Good Idea?
ChatGPT is no longer just helping people write emails or debug code—it’s increasingly being used as a healthcare guide. According to a new OpenAI report shared with Axios, more than 40 million people worldwide now rely on ChatGPT for daily medical-related questions. That number alone raises a critical question: is using AI for healthcare actually […]
ASUS Previews Its CES 2026 AI PC Lineup: Smarter Computers Built for Work, Creativity, and Everyday Life
AI is officially becoming the new default for personal computing. At CES 2026, ASUS is set to unveil its next-generation lineup of AI-powered PCs—devices designed not just to run software faster, but to actively adapt to how people work, create, and live. Through a virtual launch event and an in-person showcase in Las Vegas, ASUS […]
2025 Digital Rights Review: Spyware, AI-Powered Warfare, and the EU’s Regulatory U-Turn
2025 was a hard year for digital rights—and an even harder one to ignore. From invasive spyware and AI-driven warfare to Europe quietly rolling back privacy protections, the past 12 months exposed just how fragile online freedoms have become. According to digital rights group Access Now, the year was defined by “surveillance, censorship, and shrinking […]
Flutterwave Acquires Mono: Why This Open Banking Deal Could Reshape Nigeria’s Fintech Future
Africa’s fintech sector is entering a new chapter—and consolidation is the headline. Flutterwave, the continent’s most valuable startup, has acquired Nigerian open banking pioneer Mono in a deal estimated between $25 million and $40 million. It’s not just another acquisition; it’s a signal that payments alone are no longer enough to win Africa’s digital finance […]
Samsung’s CES 2026 AI Vision: How Smarter TVs, Connected Homes, and Proactive Health Tech Are Shaping Everyday Life
Artificial intelligence is no longer hiding behind menus and settings. At CES 2026, Samsung made one thing clear: AI is becoming an always-on companion woven into daily life. From massive AI-powered TVs to connected kitchens and proactive health insights, Samsung’s latest announcements signal a shift from “smart devices” to a fully intelligent ecosystem designed to […]
ChatGPT Gets a Spotify Wrapped Moment with “Your Year with ChatGPT”
ChatGPT is jumping on the year-in-review trend — and yes, it looks a lot like Spotify Wrapped. OpenAI has begun rolling out a new feature called “Your Year with ChatGPT”, giving users a personalized snapshot of how they used the chatbot over the past year, complete with playful visuals, awards, and creative summaries. The feature […]
Alphabet Is Spending $4.75 Billion to Fix AI’s Energy Problem — Here’s Why It Matters
As artificial intelligence pushes data centers to their limits, Alphabet is making a bold move to secure the power behind its AI ambitions. Google’s parent company has agreed to acquire clean energy and data center developer Intersect Power in a $4.75 billion deal, signaling just how critical electricity has become in the race to build […]
Naija Girls in Tech Wants to Close Nigeria’s Gender Gap in Digital Careers — and It’s Aiming Big
As demand for digital skills explodes across Africa, a new initiative is stepping in to make sure Nigerian girls and young women aren’t left behind. Naija Girls in Tech (NGiT) has officially launched with an ambitious goal: to equip women with the skills, confidence, and career pathways needed to thrive in today’s technology-driven economy. At […]
Google NotebookLM Gets Smarter: New Export Tools and Data Tables Make AI Notes More Useful
Google’s AI-powered NotebookLM is quietly turning into one of the most practical productivity tools in its ecosystem. After a rapid streak of upgrades over the past few months, the company is closing out the year with two features that make NotebookLM far more collaborative and usable beyond its own interface: exportable notes and intelligent data […]
Microsoft Says It Has Trained 4 Million Nigerians in Digital Skills — and This Is Bigger Than the Numbers
Microsoft says it has trained four million Nigerians in digital skills over the past five years, a milestone that highlights how quickly digital education is becoming central to Nigeria’s economic plans. The announcement, made in Lagos this week, places Nigeria among Microsoft’s most active digital-skills markets globally — and ties directly into the country’s ambition […]
Disney Draws a Line With Google Over AI Copyright — and the Timing Is No Accident
Disney is no stranger to protecting its characters, but its latest move signals a sharper stance in the growing AI copyright battle. This week, the entertainment giant sent Google a cease-and-desist letter, accusing the tech company of using Disney’s copyrighted content on a “massive scale” to train its AI models. The claim, first reported by […]