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Amazon Bids for TikTok as U.S. Deadline Looms
Amazon has submitted a bid to acquire TikTok in its entirety, an unexpected move that comes just days before the April 5 deadline for the platform to divest its Chinese ownership or face a potential U.S. ban.
However, it has been noted…
Nigerian Military Unveils Africa’s First Indigenous Attack Drones, Bombs
The Nigerian Military, in partnership with Briech UAS, a communications company, has unveiled the first and largest indigenous attack drones and bombs in Nigeria and Africa.
Briech UAS, alongside the Nigerian Army, demonstrated these…
SEED Marks One Year of Digital Transformation in Nigeria
A non-governmental organisation, Sowing Economic Empowerment for Edda Development (SEED), has marked its first anniversary, celebrating exceptional achievements in digital transformation, capacity building, and technological empowerment for…
Nigeria Chairs Anglophone Committee of African Data Protection Authorities
The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has been appointed Chair of the Anglophone Countries Committee of the Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA).
This appointment…
Netflix expands language options on TV to attract global viewers
Netflix has expanded its language options for television viewers, allowing users to select from the full list of available subtitles and dubbing languages for any title.
This update aims to make Netflix's global catalogue more…
Meta Inks Multi-Year Deal with UFC
Meta Platforms and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) have entered a groundbreaking multi-year partnership aimed at revolutionising fan engagement through advanced technology.
This collaboration makes Meta UFC's first "Official Fan…
White House to Meet Today Over TikTok’s Sale
President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with key administration officials today to discuss the final proposal concerning TikTok's U.S. operations, ahead of the April 5 deadline for ByteDance, the app's China-based parent company, to…
Premier League to Introduce Semi-Automated Offside Technology in April
The Premier League is set to implement semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) starting on 12 April 2025, marking a significant shift in the way offside decisions are made in top-flight football.
This move aims to improve the accuracy,…
Meta’s Head of AI Research, Joelle Pineau, Announces Departure
Joelle Pineau, the Vice President of AI Research at Meta Platforms, has announced that she will be leaving the company on May 30, 2025. After nearly eight years with Meta, Pineau expressed that it was time for her to step down and allow…
Caantin Unveils AI Voice Agents to Revolutionise African Business Communications
Caantin, a Zambian artificial intelligence (AI) communications startup, is set to revolutionise business communications across Africa with its AI-driven voice agents.
Founded in 2021, the company aims to enhance customer interactions by…