WhatsApp Introduces Passkey Support for Encrypted Backups
WhatsApp now allows users to restore encrypted chat backups using passkeys — including fingerprint, Face ID, or screen lock — replacing traditional passwords and encryption keys for easier, more secure access.
Agentic AI to Reshape Global Banking as Customer Adoption Accelerates – McKinsey Report
McKinsey: Agentic AI Set to Disrupt the Global Banking Industry The 2025 Global Banking Annual Review by McKinsey & Company has projected that agentic AI will reshape global banking, shifting the balance of power from financial institutions to consumers. According to the report, the next wave of disruption in banking “may come not from within […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Month Highlights the Power of Everyday Digital Choices
October Marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 Every October, the world turns its attention to one of the most urgent issues of the digital era, cybersecurity. This year’s theme, “Stay Safe Online,” underscores the growing importance of individual actions in ensuring collective digital safety. As our lives and businesses become increasingly connected, the campaign reminds everyone […]
Vodacom Forecasts Up to 45% Earnings Surge for Half-Year 2025
Vodacom Group forecasts a 40%–45% rise in earnings for the half-year ended September 2025, reflecting strong growth under its Vision 2030 strategy. The telecom giant credits favourable cost movements and recovery from prior one-off impacts in the DRC and Ethiopia.
Android Phones Are Getting a One-Tap Gemini Summary Button
Google is rolling out a new Gemini summarisation shortcut for Android phones, allowing users to get instant summaries of articles, PDFs, and webpages with one tap. Learn how it works, why it matters for users in Nigeria, and what limitations to expect.
Africa Emerges as a Key Frontier for AI Adoption, Driven by Conversational Technologies
Africa is rapidly becoming a global hub for artificial intelligence adoption, fueled by mobile connectivity, a young population, and local innovation. Learn how conversational AI is shaping the continent’s digital future.
Top 10 Midrange Smartphones Under ₦150,000 in Nigeria (2025 Edition)
Looking for the best smartphones under ₦150,000 in Nigeria? Here are the top 10 midrange phones in 2025 that balance performance, battery life, and affordability, from Tecno and Infinix to Samsung and Redmi.
Nigerians Are Reviving Heritage Fashion: New Google Search Trends Reveal Vintage and Cultural Comeback
As Lagos Fashion Week begins, new Google Search data shows Nigerians embracing vintage and traditional styles — from Zoot suits to Etibo outfits — blending nostalgia, culture, and creativity in a modern fashion renaissance.
PayPal Adopts Agentic Commerce Protocol to Power Payments in ChatGPT by 2026 — What It Means for Nigerians
PayPal is integrating with ChatGPT through the Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP) to enable seamless in-chat payments by 2026. Here’s how Nigerians can benefit — and the major limitations they still face.
Nigerians Lost Over ₦300 Billion to Ponzi Schemes in Recent Years – SEC Reveals
The SEC has revealed that Nigerians lost ₦300.2 billion to Ponzi schemes like MMM, MBA Forex, and Famzhi Interbiz Ltd. The commission warns that actual losses may be higher due to unreported cases and online scams.
