Samuel Olomu

SoftTalk’s new privacy feature hides users’ profiles on chats

SoftTalk has enabled users to turn off and on their profiles from the SoftTalk directory if they prefer to remain anonymous in the course of a public search.
Samuel Olomu
1:50
Tuesday

Nigeria launches first multilingual large language model

The platform will be trained in five low-source languages and high-end English for the development of artificial intelligence solutions.
1:40

TikTok removes 1.7 million Nigerians for platform breaches

TikTok says the removed videos violated several regulations, including those governing integrity and authenticity, privacy and security, and safety, among others.
1:30

Alternative Bank, TK Tech Africa launch Nigerian Sukuk initiative

The $500 million project is expected to transform the overall landscape of financial technology and non-interest banking market in Nigeria.
1:00
Mar 28, 2024

MVNO Zegtel plans to invest $21.8 million in Nigeria

The telco says this investment aims to bridge the digital gap and deliver affordable connectivity to millions of Nigerians who now lack access to telecom services.
1:00
Mar 27, 2024

MTN Nigeria's CEO being sued for copyright infringement

The Nigerian Copyright Commission claims MTN and its top executives engaged in the unlawful use and distribution of copyrighted assets, such as music and other digital content.
2:00

Lagos State University gets innovation lab

The lab marks a significant milestone in technological advancement and collaboration in building technological solutions in Nigeria.
1:40
Mar 20, 2024

Nigeria’s Hyperspace seeks a share of digital assets security market

Hyperspace Technologies says its solutions combine the capabilities of blockchain and NFC technology to protect digital assets.
3:10
Mar 18, 2024

Nigerian economy hit hard by Internet outages

Breaks in multiple subsea cables are having repercussions on Africa’s largest economy.
1:30
Mar 18, 2024

Egoras launches blockchain-powered EV charging model

Nigerian startup unveils electric vehicle charging station model, which the company hopes will boost adoption of EVs in the country.
1:50
Mar 13, 2024

Airtel Africa starts construction of first data centre in Nigeria

Airtel says Nxtra project is a critical component of the company's growth strategy and represents a watershed moment in the company's history, with a focus on Nigeria, the company's largest market.
2:00

Nigerian edu-tech firm promotes digital skills in local languages

The firm says language barrier is one of the most significant barriers to the adoption of digital skills in Nigeria and must be addressed with greatest urgency.
1:40

Rodger Werkhoven urges Nigerians to adopt AI to grow economy

Werkhoven who was in Lagos recently shared the transformative possibilities of AI for Nigeria's economic progress.