Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $20bn in Series E to Scale AI Models and Data Centre Infrastructure
Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI has raised $20 billion in an upsized Series E round, backing rapid data centre expansion, GPU scaling, and advanced AI model development amid rising regulatory scrutiny.
NCC Says Telecom Operators Deployed 2,800 New and Upgraded Towers in 2025
Nigeria’s telecom operators deployed 2,800 new and upgraded towers in 2025, according to the NCC, boosting broadband penetration past 50% and supporting the country’s push toward a $1 trillion digital economy.
FCCPC Brings 521 Digital Lenders Under Regulation as Nigeria Tightens Oversight of Loan Apps
Nigeria’s FCCPC has placed 521 digital lenders under its regulatory framework following the January 5 compliance deadline, as authorities intensify efforts to sanitise the fast-growing digital credit market.
Universal Music Partners Nvidia to Transform Music Creation and Discovery With AI
Universal Music Group has announced a landmark partnership with Nvidia to deploy advanced AI tools for music discovery and creation, signalling a shift in how the music industry embraces artificial intelligence.
Nigeria to Train 100 Million Citizens in Digital Literacy Under New Federal Initiative
Nigeria’s Federal Government has launched a nationwide plan to train 100 million citizens in digital literacy, backed by Clergywealth Cooperative and aligned with the country’s digital economy and AI ambitions.
Microsoft Tops Phishing Impersonation Attacks in Q4 2025 as Brand Abuse Surges
Microsoft overtook Facebook as the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks in Q4 2025, as cybercriminals exploited trusted global brands during peak online activity periods, new research shows.
