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Microsoft Research, in collaboration with Ghanaian doctors, has developed an advanced 3D telemedicine technology to enhance medical consultations in remote African regions. This breakthrough innovation leverages improved lighting and…

In a groundbreaking development, MTN South Africa, in partnership with Lynk Global, has successfully conducted Africa’s first satellite-to-mobile phone call. This historic trial, conducted in Vryburg, North West province, marks a major…

The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) and the Ondo State government have partnered to launch the Space-Tech Hackathon and VSAT training initiative. NIGCOMSAT Managing Director, Jane Egerton-Idehen, led a delegation to…

In a significant move to position Nigeria as a knowledge-driven economy, the Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the establishment of an inter-ministerial Committee on Research and Innovation (IMC-RI). This…

Google has agreed to pay $100 million to settle a long-running class-action lawsuit filed by advertisers who accused the company of overcharging for ads. The lawsuit, initially filed in 2011, alleged that Google failed to provide…

The European Commission has announced a major investment of €1.3 billion ($1.4 billion) to advance artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and digital skills as part of the Digital Europe Programme for 2025–2027. This initiative…

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, has officially acquired his social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), in an all-stock transaction that values the platform at $33 billion, including $12 billion in debt. The…

The Director-General of Civil Aviation, Captain Chris Najomo, has assured that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) remains committed to implementing Nigeria's State Safety Programme (SSP) once finalised. Captain Najomo disclosed…

In a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s startup ecosystem, Mr. Takao Shimokawa, Director General of the Economic Development Department at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), visited the National Information Technology…

U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that he may offer China a reduction in tariffs to facilitate a deal for the sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations. Speaking at a press conference, Trump acknowledged that China's approval might be…