Adobe has officially launched Photoshop for iPhones, marking a major milestone in bringing professional-grade image editing tools to mobile devices.  This release was announced on Tuesday, and Android users are expected to receive the app later in the year. The app is designed to cater to casual creators and professionals, offering a streamlined interface tailored […]

Tesla, the electric vehicle (EV) pioneer, saw its market value dip below $1 trillion for the first time since November 2024, a milestone triggered by an 8% stock price drop on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Closing at $302.80 per share, Tesla’s market capitalisation settled at $948 billion, erasing billions in value and sparking widespread concern […]

On January 20, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announced a 50 percent tariff hike on telecoms offerings for the first time in 12 years, as against the 100 percent proposal made by the telecom operators, citing operational costs and inflation. The Commission highlighted that the decision was in line with regulatory obligations under Section 108 […]

Today, February 6, marks International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation—a day when we reflect on one stark reality: Over 200 million girls and women worldwide have undergone this harmful practice. In Africa, where FGM is most prevalent, technology is emerging as a powerful tool in combating this injustice. The statistics are stark: […]

With GITEX Africa 2025 set to take place from April 14-16 in Marrakech, Morocco, discussions are intensifying around Africa’s digital future. Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President of the Dubai World Trade Centre and KAOUN International, met with Amal El Fallah-Seghrouchni, Morocco’s Minister of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, to explore ways to strengthen Morocco’s digital […]

Despite global economic challenges, Africa’s startup ecosystem demonstrated resilience in 2024, raising $2.2 billion, a 31 percent decline from 2023. However, October marked a recovery, with $254 million raised, the highest since 2019. Kenya led with $638 million, while Nigeria regained its top spot with $520 million.  Despite the overall dip, the number of megadeals […]

Restream.io was founded in 2015 by Andrew Surzhynskyi and Alexander Khuda to simplify the complex world of live streaming. Originating from the need to broadcast content to multiple platforms simultaneously without the technical hassle, Restream.io was born out of a passion for making streaming accessible and efficient for creators of all levels. Based in the […]

Africa’s tech ecosystem reached a milestone in 2024, with over $6 billion raised in funding, according to Partech Africa. From fintech giants to health-tech breakthroughs, the continent is proving its place in the global digital economy. But one question remains: how can African brands and businesses effectively connect with their audiences in a world increasingly […]

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has emphasised the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in addressing Nigeria’s developmental challenges across multiple sectors.  During her keynote speech at the 10th convocation ceremony of the African University of Science and Technology (AUST) in Abuja on Tuesday, she urged stakeholders to embrace […]

In collaboration with Samsung and Qualcomm, Google unveiled Android XR on December 12, 2024. This platform extends reality and enhances how we explore, connect, and create. Its introduction marks a significant leap into the realm of extended reality (XR), which combines virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) into a seamless user […]

Nigerian fraud-related slangs Yahoo, 419, and Yahoo boy are among the 20 new words added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), underscoring the growing prevalence of internet scams orchestrated by some individuals in Nigeria and shedding light on a deeper issue of young people scheming their way to wealth. The OED’s latest update, released January […]

As the clock struck midnight on January 1, 2025, individuals across the globe celebrated the promise of new beginnings —another opportunity to fulfill their goals and aspirations. For many people, this time of year is associated with setting New Year’s resolutions—personal commitments that often spark hope and ambition. For some, new year resolutions could mean […]

Coursera on Thursday announced its Job Skills Report 2025, revealing the top 10 tech skills anticipated to be in high demand.  Founded by Daphne Koller and Andrew Ng, Coursera has become a major player in online learning, helping people gain the skills they need for the modern job market. Read also: 7 African startups bringing […]