UK Targets Apple and Google’s Mobile Duopoly with Stricter Competition Rules
The United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is intensifying scrutiny of Apple and Google over their dominance in the mobile app ecosystem, citing their “effective duopoly” and lack of fairness in how apps are reviewed, ranked, and monetised.
AI-Powered Advertising to Boost Global Entertainment & Media Revenue to $3.5 Trillion by 2029 — PwC
The global entertainment and media (E&M) industry is on track to reach $3.5 trillion in revenue by 2029, fueled largely by the growing use of AI-powered advertising, according to PwC’s Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2025–2029, released Thursday.
Trump Administration Pushes for Location Verification on AI Chips to Curb Foreign Access
The Trump administration has unveiled a sweeping proposal to impose location verification requirements on advanced AI chips, aiming to prevent their unauthorised use in countries like China, where exports of such technology are restricted.
Microsoft Warns of Ransomware Surge in SharePoint Server Cyberattacks
Microsoft has confirmed that a growing cyber-espionage campaign targeting vulnerable SharePoint servers has escalated, with attackers now deploying ransomware to paralyse victim networks.
Why Lightweight Mobile Apps Are Perfect for Busy Nigerian Lifestyles
In Nigeria’s fast-paced digital environment, lightweight mobile apps are becoming essential tools for millions of users.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Projects $1 Billion in Annual Revenue by 2031, Targets 20,000 Brain Implants Per Year
Neuralink Corp., the brain-computer interface (BCI) startup founded by Elon Musk, is projecting over $1 billion in annual revenue by 2031, with plans to implant its brain chips in 20,000 people each year.
Canal+ Secures Final Approval to Acquire MultiChoice in Landmark African Media Merger
French media powerhouse Canal+ has received final regulatory approval from South Africa’s Competition Tribunal to acquire MultiChoice, Africa’s leading pay-TV operator.
MTN Nigeria Awards ₦290 Million to Over 1,500 Winners in Ongoing Mega Billion Promo
MTN Nigeria has disbursed over ₦290 million to more than 1,500 winners as part of its ongoing Mega Billion Promo, one of the largest customer reward campaigns in the country.
TAF Awards Digital Skills Scholarships to 122 Students from Osun and OAU
The Tim Akano Foundation (TAF) has awarded digital skills scholarships to 122 students from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and various communities in Osun State, furthering its mission to promote education, youth empowerment, and community development.
PalmPay Named One of the World’s Top 300 Fintech Companies by CNBC and Statista in 2025
Leading African digital bank PalmPay has earned a coveted spot on the 2025 CNBC and Statista Top 300 Fintech Companies in the World list, marking its second consecutive year of global recognition.
