Paris Overtakes London as Europe’s Top Tech Hub
Paris has emerged as Europe’s leading tech ecosystem, overtaking London for the first time based on several performance indicators, according to new data from Dealroom, a global startup and venture capital intelligence platform.
WhatsApp Joins the 3 Billion User Club, Boosting Meta’s AI and Business Strategy
WhatsApp has officially reached a historic milestone, joining the elite group of apps with over 3 billion monthly active users. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the achievement during the company’s Q1 2025 earnings call, emphasizing WhatsApp’s pivotal role in Meta’s broader vision—especially as the tech giant intensifies its focus on artificial intelligence (AI). This achievement […]
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Gains $6.6 Billion Amid Market Rebound Following Trump Tariff Shock
Jensen Huang, the billionaire founder and CEO of Nvidia, witnessed his wealth skyrocket by $6.6 billion on Tuesday, pushing his total net worth to an estimated $92.3 billion. The sharp rise in fortune came on the heels of a volatile stretch in the stock market, which had been rattled by sweeping new global tariffs introduced […]
Emmanuel Marakwe-Ogu: Driving Innovation in African Fintech with Marasoft Pay
From Self-Taught Programmer to Fintech Leader Emmanuel Marakwe-Ogu, CEO of Marasoft Pay, is a visionary entrepreneur transforming Africa’s fintech landscape. His journey, from a self-taught programmer to the leader of a dynamic fintech company, showcases resilience, innovation, and a deep commitment to problem-solving. His passion for technology began in his teenage years, where he […]
Digcey Technologies Earns Digital Pioneer Award for Advancing Financial Inclusion Through Technology
A single transaction can make a difference. A local business receiving an online payment, a student sending money to a family member, or an entrepreneur securing funds from international clients, all of these moments contribute to the larger picture of financial inclusion. However, for many businesses and individuals, access to seamless, reliable, and cost-effective financial […]
Austine Unuriode Wins Tech Pioneer Award at Nigeria FTE Awards
Austine Unuriode, a distinguished data scientist, has been honored with the Tech Pioneer Award at the Nigeria Future Tech Excellence (FTE) Awards. This prestigious recognition underscores his groundbreaking contributions to the field of data science, particularly his innovative applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in financial technology solutions. With a career spanning years of […]
Monsuru Durojaiye Honored with Digital Innovation Award for Excellence in Emerging Technologies
Monsuru Durojaiye has been recognized with the prestigious Digital Innovation Award for Excellence in Emerging Technologies by the West Africa Youth Council. This honor highlights his remarkable contributions to the field of data science and his impact on technological innovation. With a career distinguished by groundbreaking advancements, he has played a pivotal role in transforming […]
Stephen Echeonwu Wins Technology Excellence Award
Nigeria’s tech landscape is rapidly evolving, with young visionaries pushing the boundaries of innovation and security. Among these trailblazers is Stephen Echeonwu, a distinguished cybersecurity engineer, who was recently honored with the Technology Excellence Award at the prestigious Nigeria Future Tech Excellence (FTE) Awards. As cyber threats continue to evolve, businesses and institutions face an […]
Technology Impact Award at the National Technology Innovation Honors
The Technology Impact Award represents one of the highest distinctions at the National Technology Innovation Honors (NTIH), reserved for individuals whose applied innovations have redefined how technology drives progress in Nigeria. This category celebrates those who are not simply advancing technical practice, but reshaping systems, embedding intelligence into decision-making, and ensuring that digital solutions deliver […]
Tech Intelligence Achievement Award: Recognizing Leaders Shaping Nigeria’s Digital Backbone
Digital innovation can only be seen as one when it moves beyond concept and interface, when it delivers functional change to people, industries, and institutions that need it most. That belief sits at the core of the Tech Intelligence Achievement Award at the National Technology Innovation Honors (NTIH), a distinction created to recognize those who […]
