Apple’s latest flagship, the iPhone 17 series, has recorded a strong start, outperforming its predecessor by 14% in early sales across China and the United States, according to new data from research firm Counterpoint. In its report released on Monday, Counterpoint noted that sales of the base model iPhone 17 nearly doubled in China compared …
Electronic payment transactions in Nigeria surged to N384 trillion in July this year, rising by 37.14 per cent from N280 trillion in August 2024. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this at the ongoing Nigeria Fintech Week 2025, which started on Tuesday, October 7, and is being held in …
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, says the country’s new $2 billion broadband rollout could boost GDP growth, enable digital inclusion, and position Nigeria as Africa’s next global tech exporter. Nigeria is making an audacious bet that fibre-optic broadband and innovation hubs can unlock the nation’s long-anticipated digital wealth. Speaking at …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Olayemi Cardoso said the apex bank is collaborating with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to develop a sustainable framework for digital currencies in the country. He spoke on this at the CBN governor’s annual lecture series at the Lagos Business School (LBS) on Friday, October 3. According to …
A French media group, Canal+, said it has completed the acquisition of MultiChoice, a South African pay-TV operator and owner of DStv and GOtv, with the transaction now unconditional. It announced this in a joint statement on Monday, September 22. The deal, valued at 125 rand per share, secured a 48.2 per cent stake in …
Nigeria and Cape Verde have officially launched the African Digital Corridor (ADC), a pioneering initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation across digital technology, trade and innovation sectors. The launch, which took place in Abuja, is being led by SheCode Africa (SheCode.ai), and marks a major step in building inclusive digital economies and driving youth-centred innovation across …
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed all digital lenders, also known as loan apps, to register with it within 90 days or risk a fine of ₦100 million. The directive is contained in the new regulations the FCCPC rolled out to address digital lenders' abusive practices, harassment of borrowers and breach …
In a stunning 24-hour burst of innovation, global tech giants and emerging AI startups have unveiled a wave of powerful new AI tools poised to reshape industries from retail and healthcare to robotics and home design. Below is a breakdown of the most groundbreaking AI launches that hit the scene just within the last 24 …
Advancements in robotic surgery are paving the way for safer, faster, and more precise medical procedures. AI-assisted robotic surgery is transforming healthcare by reducing complications, speeding up recovery times, and increasing precision in procedures ranging from organ transplants to cancer treatments. Recent findings from a systematic review have shown that AI-assisted surgeries improve surgical accuracy, …
The Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster has been recognised as the leading global innovation hub in the 2025 World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Innovation Index, surpassing Tokyo. This region's dominance is underscored by its robust technology sector, which spans industries such as electronics, artificial intelligence (AI), and biotech. The Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster represents a model for …
