Friday, June 19

Technology

Top 8 Chinese AI firms challenging US giants

China’s Artificial Intelligence boom is in full swing, with the release of a new large language model (LLM) by top startup DeepSeek on Friday, highlighting the country’s rapid progress despite US export restrictions on advanced microchips. Here’s a look at…

What to know about the Chinese startup

Chinese startup DeepSeek released a new Artificial Intelligence model with “drastically reduced” costs on Friday, more than a year after it stunned the world with a low-cost reasoning model that matched the capabilities of US rivals. The AI race has…

Apple raises the Mac Mini’s starting price

“If you look forward to June, the majority of our supply constraints will be on several Mac models,” Cook said. “We think looking forward that the Mac Mini and the Mac Studio may take several months to reach supply-demand balance.”…

Meta plans 10% layoffs as AI spending soars

Meta plans to cut a tenth of its workforce, looking for productivity gains from its remaining workers as it invests heavily in artificial intelligence. Meta will lay off about 8,000 employees and leave thousands of other positions unfilled next month,…

NITDA to Develop Guidelines for AI Regulation in Nigeria

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa, has said Nigeria is moving from planning to full implementation of its national Artificial Intelligence strategy. In a post obtained from NITDA’s X handle on Friday, he made…

NCC Demands Fresh Capital for Telco Network Upgrades

The telecom sector is facing renewed regulatory pressure as authorities push operators to step up investment amid persistent network strain and rising data demand, JUSTICE OKAMGBA reports Nigeria’s telecom regulator is pressing mobile operators to inject additional capital into their…

All the evidence revealed so far in Musk v. Altman

The Musk v. Altman trial is underway, and that means exhibits, or the evidence to be presented in court, are being revealed piece by piece. So far, email exchanges, photos, and corporate documents are circulating from the earliest days of…

Glo unveils new TV campaigns for network reliability

Globacom has launched two new television commercials as it seeks to reinforce its positioning around network reliability and seamless connectivity, using storytelling that blends everyday experiences with futuristic digital possibilities. In a statement issued on Sunday, the company said the…

GIGM unveils platform for integrated transport & tourism

GIG Mobility has unveiled a digital platform that combines intercity transport, tourism services and premium vehicle hire as the Nigerian company seeks to evolve beyond its core bus operations and tap into growing demand for integrated travel solutions. The platform,…

ChineseCars.ng launches platform for Chinese cars in Nigeria

A new digital automotive platform focused exclusively on Chinese vehicle brands has launched in Nigeria, signalling a deeper shift toward technology-driven car ownership and a rising consumer appetite for alternatives to the country’s dominant used-vehicle market. ChineseCars.ng said in a…

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