Technology

Nigeria’s tech push to unlock jobs for disabled talents

Nigeria’s inclusive career fair has thrust technology into the spotlight as a lever to crack open employment for persons with disabilities, a group long sidelined in one of Africa’s biggest economies. BlakSkill, a Lagos-based talent firm, partnered with Sightsavers—a 70-year-old…

Local fintechs get AI playbook for resilience, growth

Nigeria’s fintechs, Africa’s largest hub at over 430 firms, have gained a practical guide to tap artificial intelligence, strengthening their operations and boosting growth in a competitive field. Unveiled as a tool to sharpen efficiency—evidenced by a 40 per cent…

Firms deploy tech to address electricity crisis

TD Africa, a heavyweight in Nigeria’s ICT distribution game, has teamed up with global energy tech player EcoFlow to roll out a slate of portable power solutions, aiming to jolt the country’s chronic electricity woes into submission. Revealed on Saturday…

Equinix eyes AI boom after .75bn revenue

Equinix, the digital infrastructure giant that bought Nigeria’s MainOne in 2022, made $8.75 bn in revenue in 2024—up eight per cent on a currency-adjusted basis—riding a 22-year growth streak with artificial intelligence now in its focus. In its financial report…

Job opportunities in AI field

Artificial Intelligence is unlocking a wave of new career paths across industries, creating high demand for skilled professionals, JUSTICE OKAMGBA writes The demand for AI professionals has surged in recent years and is expected to grow as AI continues transforming…

Automobile firm expands to Nigeria

Flamingo Car Care Tech Limited, manufacturer of automotive care products, has announced its expansion into Nigeria, bringing high-quality car maintenance solutions to vehicle owners, mechanics, and businesses across the country. The company, known for its advanced research and development in…

Microsoft begins free 50-day AI skills training

Microsoft celebrated its 50th anniversary with a bold declaration of its future direction: placing artificial intelligence at the centre of how software is built, starting with developers. Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella used the milestone event to unveil a suite…

DOGE plans now reportedly include an IRS ‘hackathon’

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is planning to hold a “hackathon” next week in order to create a “mega API” for accessing Internal Revenue Service data, reports Wired. The outlet says the API would be used to move…

How to use your phone as a hotspot

If you’re taking your laptop away from the safe environs of your home or office desk and still want to stay online, you’ve got a couple of choices (assuming it doesn’t have cellular connectivity built in): hunt around for a…

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