Ether-Linked Stocks Surge as Ethereum Hits Six-Month High, Boosted by Stablecoin Growth and Institutional Interest
Cryptocurrency-related stocks saw sharp gains in premarket trading on Friday, with shares linked to Ethereum (ETH) leading the rally after the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency hit a six-month high.
NCC Launches Flexible Licensing Framework to Power Nigeria’s Digital Leap
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a General Authorisation Framework (GAF) designed to promote innovation, support emerging technologies, and expand access across Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.
Nigerian Telecom Operators Raise Alarm Over Rising Vandalism Threatening Digital Economy
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has issued a distress alert over the increasing wave of vandalism and theft targeting telecom infrastructure across Nigeria.
Cybersmart Partners with Hexion to Cut Data Storage Costs by 60% in South African Data Centres
Cybersmart, one of South Africa’s leading internet and cloud service providers, has announced a strategic partnership with Hexion, a next-generation data storage company developed and operated in South Africa.
Nigeria’s NCC Wins 2025 WSIS Prize for Promoting Digital Access in Education Through Digital Awareness Programme
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has achieved global recognition by winning the 2025 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prize under Category C3: Access to Information and Knowledge.
China Commerce Minister Discusses AI and Foreign Investment with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Thursday, emphasising China’s commitment to foreign investment and deeper cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).
Citi and Ant International Launch AI-Powered FX Tool to Help Businesses Cut Hedging Costs
Citigroup and Singapore-based fintech firm Ant International have announced the launch of a pilot program using artificial intelligence (AI) to help businesses manage foreign exchange (FX) risk more efficiently.
Institutional Investors Show Growing Interest in Crypto, But Demand Remains Early-Stage
Bitcoin surged past $123,000 earlier this week, driven by optimism over pro-crypto policies from Washington and a growing push for clear regulatory frameworks.
Amazon AWS Cuts Hundreds of Jobs Amid Generative AI Adoption and Cost Optimization
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing division of Amazon, has cut at least hundreds of jobs, according to sources cited on Thursday.
Indian Apple Reseller Ample Targets 35% Revenue Growth in FY 2026 Through Store Expansion and New Partnerships
Bengaluru-based Apple reseller Ample is aiming to grow its revenue by 35% in fiscal year 2026 by expanding its retail footprint and adding new brands and clients, according to founder and CEO Rajesh Narang.
