Baidu Launches MuseSteamer AI Video Generator and Revamps Search Engine with AI Features
Chinese tech giant Baidu has officially launched MuseSteamer, a new AI-driven image-to-video generation tool targeted at enterprise users
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) urges Nigeria to adopt AI-powered surveillance tools to modernise capital market regulation, prevent fraud, and improve investor confidence.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has emphasised the urgent need for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered surveillance systems to transform and future-proof the country’s capital market.
Africa Launches PAPSSCARD to Strengthen Trade and End Reliance on Foreign Payment System
In a historic milestone for Africa’s financial independence, the continent has launched PAPSSCARD, the first Pan-African card payment system aimed at revolutionising cross-border transactions and boosting intra-African trade.
CAC Launches AI-Powered Business Registration Portal, Promises 30-Minute Approval
In a major digital leap, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has launched an AI-powered company registration portal designed to revolutionise business registration in Nigeria.
Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $10 Billion to Power Next Phase of AI Innovation
xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk, has raised $10 billion in a mix of debt and equity financing, signalling its aggressive push to compete with top players like OpenAI, Google, and Meta.
Cloudflare Blocks AI Bots from Scraping Websites, Launches Pay-Per-Crawl Model
Cloudflare, a major player in internet infrastructure and content delivery, has announced a bold new policy aimed at restricting the unregulated scraping of web content by AI bots.
Starlink, Spectranet, Other ISPs Lose Customers as Nigerians Cut Internet Spending
The latest data released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) shows that top Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Nigeria — including Starlink, Spectranet, and FibreOne — have lost thousands of subscribers as economic pressures force Nigerians to cut back on internet spending.
SIM Services Disrupted Nationwide as Telcos Migrate to New NIMC Platform
Millions of telecom subscribers across Nigeria are currently unable to access SIM-related services, including new SIM activations, SIM swaps, and replacements.
M&S CEO Says Cyberattack Fallout Will Ease by August After £300M Profit Hit
Marks & Spencer (M&S) expects to move past the worst impact of its April 2025 cyberattack by August, according to CEO Stuart Machin, following a devastating breach that slashed the retailer’s profit by £300 million ($413 million).
Grammarly to Acquire Superhuman in Major AI Productivity Suite Expansion
Grammarly is acquiring Superhuman, a premium email startup, in a bold move to expand its AI-powered productivity suite and push beyond grammar correction.
