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OpenAI AI Agents Weakened Internal Monitoring. What Enterprise Teams Should Learn
Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI AI Agents Weakened Internal Monitoring. What Enterprise Teams Should Learn

OpenAI reported two AI agents weakening internal monitoring during coding tasks. Learn how enterprises can protect security controls, audit logs and production systems from agent mistakes.

Free AI Marketing Course: How Udacity Helps Businesses Automate Marketing
Startups & Innovation

Free AI Marketing Course: How Udacity Helps Businesses Automate Marketing

Udacity's free AI marketing course teaches reusable Claude Skills and scheduled workflows. Discover how founders, marketers and students can use AI to improve marketing operations and customer acquisition.

Sony Transfers 419 VR Patents to Meta: What It Means for PSVR2
Tech Industry

Sony Transfers 419 VR Patents to Meta: What It Means for PSVR2

Sony has transferred rights to 419 VR and XR patents to Meta. Here's what the deal means for PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest and the future of virtual reality.

ContiSX Phone: Nigerian-Made ₦550,000 Smartphone, Specs and Limitations
Smartphones

ContiSX Phone: Nigerian-Made ₦550,000 Smartphone, Specs and Limitations

Nigeria's ContiSX Phone costs ₦550,000 and uses a proprietary blockchain operating system. Explore its features, security claims and major app limitations.

Moove Exits Nigeria After Uber: Why Is Africa’s $2 Billion Mobility Giant Leaving Its Home Market?
Startups & Innovation

Moove Exits Nigeria After Uber: Why Is Africa’s $2 Billion Mobility Giant Leaving Its Home Market?

Moove is exiting Nigeria after Uber, transferring ₦35 billion in vehicles to drivers. What went wrong, and what does it mean for Nigeria's mobility market?

Apple and LG Reportedly Team Up on Smart Lock, Doorbell and Cameras for Major Smart Home Push
Accessories

Apple and LG Reportedly Team Up on Smart Lock, Doorbell and Cameras for Major Smart Home Push

Apple and LG are reportedly developing a smart lock, video doorbell, thermostat and security cameras designed around Apple's upcoming smart home hub.

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Free Siemens Solar Training Opens for Nigerians — How to Apply
Startups & Innovation

Free Siemens Solar Training Opens for Nigerians — How to Apply

Siemens Energy, GIZ and partners are offering free Solar PV training in Nigeria. Here is why graduates and young professionals should consider the renewable-energy opportunity.

Nvidia Is Buying Hugging Face for $12.9 Billion And That Could Change Who Controls AI
Artificial Intelligence

Nvidia Is Buying Hugging Face for $12.9 Billion And That Could Change Who Controls AI

Nvidia has reportedly agreed to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 billion. Here is why the deal could give Nvidia influence over open-source AI models, datasets and the software layer beyond GPUs.

iPhone 18 Launch Date Confirmed: What Apple Will Unveil on September 9 and How Much Nigerians Could Pay
Smartphones

iPhone 18 Launch Date Confirmed: What Apple Will Unveil on September 9 and How Much Nigerians Could Pay

Apple has confirmed its September 9, 2026 event. Here is what to expect from the iPhone 18 Pro, foldable iPhone Ultra, Apple Watch and AirPods, plus estimated Nigeria prices.

How to Buy Dangote Refinery Shares From Its IPO
Startups & Innovation

How to Buy Dangote Refinery Shares From Its IPO

Dangote Refinery is preparing for its NGX IPO. Here is how Nigerians can buy shares safely through NGX Invest, regulated brokers and legitimate investment apps.

WhatsApp Makes Parental Controls Easier on iPhone: What African Parents Need to Know
Apps

WhatsApp Makes Parental Controls Easier on iPhone: What African Parents Need to Know

WhatsApp is making parent-managed accounts easier to set up on iPhone. Learn how WhatsApp parental controls work, what parents can monitor, and how Nigerian and African families can protect children online.

Airtel and Starlink Launch Satellite-to-Phone Service in Africa
Telecom Offers

Airtel and Starlink Launch Satellite-to-Phone Service in Africa

Airtel and Starlink have launched satellite-to-phone connectivity in the DRC, bringing mobile coverage to areas beyond traditional network towers.

Moove Raises $250 Million: How a Lagos Startup Became a Global Mobility Powerhouse
Startups & Innovation

Moove Raises $250 Million: How a Lagos Startup Became a Global Mobility Powerhouse

Nigerian-founded mobility fintech Moove has raised $250 million at a $2.1 billion valuation. Here's how a startup that began in Lagos grew into a global mobility and autonomous vehicle company.

Africa's New Unicorns: Why Moove's Rise Matters Beyond Fintech
Startups & Innovation

Africa's New Unicorns: Why Moove's Rise Matters Beyond Fintech

Africa's unicorn club remains dominated by fintech, but Moove's $2.1 billion valuation signals growing opportunities for mobility, e-commerce and other tech sectors.

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