OpenAI to Acquire Neptune.ai to Strengthen Frontier AI Research and Model Training Infrastructure
OpenAI to Acquire Neptune.ai to Strengthen Frontier AI Research and Model Training Infrastructure
Google Pledges ₦3 Billion to Boost AI Skills and Cybersecurity in Nigeria
Google.org has pledged ₦3bn to support AI training, cybersecurity, and digital talent development in Nigeria. The funding will empower universities, youth programs, and public institutions while supporting the National AI Strategy.
X Rolls Out Major AI Update as Grok Begins Ranking the Following Feed
X introduces a major update allowing its AI, Grok, to reorder the Following feed based on user relevance rather than pure chronology. Learn how the change affects visibility, personalisation, and creator engagement.
Pearson Launches AI-Powered Communication Coach for Microsoft 365 to Enhance Professional Skills
Pearson Launches AI-Powered Communication Coach for Microsoft 365 Pearson has unveiled Communication Coach, an AI-powered learning platform developed in collaboration with Microsoft and fully integrated into Microsoft 365. The tool is designed to help professionals, including both native and non-native English speakers, enhance their communication skills by analysing speech, meeting interactions, and overall communication […]
UAE Commits $1 Billion to Boost AI Infrastructure and Digital Services Across Africa
The UAE has unveiled a $1 billion investment plan to expand AI infrastructure, modernise government services, and drive productivity across key sectors in Africa, positioning itself as a major force in the continent’s digital transformation.
Tinubu Calls for Global Ethical Standards for AI, Fair Mineral Governance at 2025 G20 Summit
President Tinubu urges world leaders at the 2025 G20 Summit to adopt global ethical AI standards, promote value addition for Africa’s critical minerals, reform global financial systems, and ensure inclusive development and decent work.
Google Unveils Nano Banana Pro on Gemini 3 to Power a New Generation of AI Creators in Nigeria
Google launches Nano Banana Pro, an advanced image generation and editing model on Gemini 3, offering Nigerian creators better text rendering, multi-image referencing, high-resolution exports, and new verification tools for transparency.
Trump Administration Mulls Suing States Over AI Laws, Seeks National Regulation
Donald Trump’s White House reportedly plans an executive order to direct the Justice Department to challenge state-level AI regulations in court, arguing that a unified federal standard is needed as states pass a patchwork of laws.
Elon Musk’s xAI in Advanced Talks to Raise $15 Billion, Eyes $230 Billion Valuation
xAI is reportedly negotiating a $15 billion funding round that could value the company at $230 billion. The raise positions Elon Musk’s AI startup as a major rival to OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind amid intensifying global competition.
Meta Completes 2Africa Subsea Cable, Set to Deliver High-Speed Internet to 3 Billion People
Meta and global telecom partners have completed the 2Africa subsea cable, the world’s longest open-access system. The project will improve connectivity for over 3 billion people across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Europe.
