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Sri Lanka Blocks 24 Major Online Gambling Websites
Sri Lanka has ordered internet service providers to block access to 24 major online gambling websites as part of efforts to tighten regulation of the sector and curb illegal online betting activities. Sri Lanka has blocked access to some of the world’s largest online betting sites as part of a crackdown on unauthorised gambling, the…
World Bank Urges Developing Nations To Embrace AI For Economic Growth
The World Bank has warned developing countries to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence or risk falling further behind, saying technological innovation is vital to reversing years of weak economic growth and building more resilient economies. The World Bank on Tuesday called on developing countries to embrace artificial intelligence technology tools to deliver better governance…
Court Orders X To Reveal Parody Account Owner, Awards Student ₦20m Damages
A court has ordered X Corp to disclose the identity of the operator behind a parody account and awarded a student ₦20 million in damages, warning that the company could face an additional ₦50 million penalty if it fails to comply with the ruling. A court gavel The Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikorodu…
Nigerians, Others Lose $484m To Cybercrime As INTERPOL Warns Of AI Threat
INTERPOL says victims, including Nigerians, lost an estimated $484 million to cyberattacks, warning that artificial intelligence is increasingly being exploited by cybercriminals to carry out more sophisticated online scams and attacks. Artificial intelligence is accelerating cybercrime across Africa, with Nigeria emerging as both a major source and target of attacks, as cyber-related losses across the continent more…
Busha Broadens Innovation Drive With Launch of Licensed Prediction Market, Signal
Busha has expanded its innovation portfolio with the launch of Signal by Busha, a licensed prediction market, marking another milestone in its transition from a digital asset platform into a broader technology company focused on building products at the intersection of finance, information, and emerging technologies. L-R: Titilayo Ogunleye, Head, Legal & Compliance, Busha; Samuel…
Mutfwang Unveils Digital Transformation Drive, Says Technology Boosting Security, Governance
He said the government would keep expanding digital governance by adopting e-governance, e-commerce, and other technology-driven initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and service delivery. Governor Caleb Mutfwang (centre) says his government is committed to digital transformation. Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to accelerating digital transformation, saying technology is now central…
AI Tools Now Allow Readers To Ask Books Questions Directly
New AI-powered tools give readers access to an e-book or audiobook paired with a chatbot they can consult while reading. If a character’s motives seem unclear, or the historical backdrop needs more context, readers can simply pose the question and get an answer on the spot. (FILES) This illustration picture shows icons of Google’s AI…
African nations adopt plan for cheaper internet, smartphones
African countries have adopted a new declaration committing to cheaper internet access, affordable smartphones and technology-neutral regulations as part of a continent-wide strategy to expand meaningful digital connectivity and accelerate economic growth. The commitment formed part of the 2026 Abuja Declaration on Meaningful Connectivity for Africa, adopted at the close of the 7th Ordinary Session…
Nigerian-American Yinka Ogunbiyi Earns Global Recognition For Braid-Assist Robot
The innovation, HaloBraid, has already raised $7 million in seed funding and attracted more than 7,000 professional salons to its waiting list. Yinka Ogunbiyi (Photo by X/@USinNigeria) Innovation rooted in a familiar beauty business has earned Nigerian-American engineer and Harvard graduate Yinka Ogunbiyi global recognition for developing HaloBraid, designed to reduce the physical strain on…
Google-Parent Alphabet Beats Expectations, Cloud Revenue Nearly Doubles
Cheaper and faster models coming from developers in China — particularly from DeepSeek and Moonshot — have ruffled feathers, and raised concerns about intellectual property theft, in the US. Google’s cloud business grew by more than 80 percent, the company said on Wednesday, which exceeded investor expectations who are looking for signs that the company’s…
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