Meta, the social media giant and parent company for WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) agent to help small and big businesses operate round the clock. Speaking at the Meta Conversations in London yesterday, its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, said the agent will learn and get to a point where it…
Chief Visionary Officer at Digital Encode Limited, Prof Peter Obadare, on Wednesday warned about rising cyber breaches in the country and the need for vigilance. He issued the advisory following a surge in breaches affecting financial institutions, government agencies, fintechs, and other organizations across the country. According to him, most recent cyber incidents are not…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said the 2026 Licensing Round will commence in the third quarter (Q3) of the year. This is consequent on the granting of approval by the Minister of Petroleum Resources in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, stated this…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Nigeria’s total capital importation rose to $10.37 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of this year. The figure represents an 83.83 per cent increase compared to the $5.64 billion recorded in the corresponding period of last year. In its latest capital importation report released yesterday, the NBS said…
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) mobile shipments declined by seven per cent year on year (YoY) in the first quarter (Q1) 2026, marking the region’s first quarter of decline after a strong 2025, according to Counterpoint’s latest Market Monitor. The decline was due to increaasing prices stemming from the memory crisis, as well as…
Guinness Nigeria Plc, through its iconic Orijin brand, has joined thousands of sons and daughters of Ijebuland, dignitaries, cultural enthusiasts, and tourists at the 2026 edition of the Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu-Ode, delivering an immersive cultural experience that celebrated heritage, identity, and the enduring spirit of community. Returning as the official alcohol sponsor, Orijin’s…
By Steven Santimi As artificial intelligence (AI) investment accelerates globally, Africa is increasingly being viewed as the industry’s next major growth frontier. But according to Steven Santini, Vice President for Secure Power, SSA at Schneider Electric, the continent’s AI ambitions will ultimately depend on its ability to solve one critical challenge: infrastructure readiness. Speaking at…
By Ajibola Akindele Every serious conversation about Africa’s future eventually arrives at the same point. Energy. Whether the subject is industrial growth, digital infrastructure, healthcare systems, or modern cities, progress ultimately depends on one variable: the availability, reliability, and efficiency of power. Across West Africa, that reality has become increasingly impossible to ignore. After 30…
Businesses and consumers across the continent are currently navigating a complex macroeconomic landscape marked by inflationary pressures and shifting market dynamics, strategic purchasing has become an absolute necessity. In response to this economic reality, e-commerce powerhouse Konga has officially announced its upcoming flagship campaign for June: the Konga Mid-Year Shopping Festival. The campaign, which runs…
