Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2026 National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act into law.The law is expected to modernise identity management, enhance national security, improve public service delivery, and deepen the nation’s digital economy. A statement by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President said the signing took place at the State House,...
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Altman Tells G7 Not To Leave Control Of AI To Developers
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman urged world leaders at the G7 summit on Wednesday not to surrender control over artificial intelligence to the companies building it. He called on governments to set global standards for deploying the rapidly advancing technology. “Do not cede your responsibilities to AI labs like mine,” Altman told leaders and tech...
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Germany Announces Plan To Create AI Safety Agency
Germany says it plans to set up an institute for artificial intelligence safety to analyse the performance and risks of AI models. A government spokesperson after the council met said “The National Security Council has assessed the implications of advanced AI models for cybersecurity in Germany” and decided to create the institute. The government said...
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Starmer Pushes Tougher Tech Safeguards For Children
The Home Office said companies have three months to implement the measures or face penalties, with all options, including criminal sanctions, being considered. The government said the move would make the UK the first country where children would be unable to create, share or view nude images on their phones.
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NCC Promotes Digital Inclusion Through Girls ICT Programme
The NCC gave the commendation while hosting 185 contestants of the 2026 National Girls in ICT Competition on an excursion to the National Communications Museum in Abuja. Representing the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, Director of Research and Development, Babagana Digima, said the programme aligns with the NCC’s digital literacy drive and efforts to inspire greater participation of girls in ICT and STEM fields.
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SoftBank Pledges €75 Billion For France AI Infrastructure
Japanese technology investor SoftBank will invest 75 billion euros ($87.5 billion) in artificial intelligence infrastructure in France. SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son revealed what is one of Europe’s largest AI-related investment commitments. Speaking to French weekly La Tribune Dimanche ahead of an investment conference hosted by President Emmanuel Macron, Son said the package would represent the...
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Nvidia Annouces Annual $150 Bn Investment In Taiwan
Nvidia will increase its annual investment in Taiwan to $150 billion, up from $100 billion, as the U.S. chip giant expands its role in the global artificial intelligence supply chain, Chief Executive Jensen Huang said on Wednesday. Speaking in Taipei ahead of next week’s Computex, Huang described Taiwan as the “epicentre of the AI revolution”...
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Chip Startup Cerebras Hits $80 Bn In Value In Stock Debut
Cerebras Systems shares opened at $350 on Thursday, nearly 89% above their initial public offering price, valuing the artificial intelligence chipmaker at about $100 billion in a blockbuster market debut. The company priced its IPO at $185 per share on Wednesday, selling 30 million Class A shares to raise $5.55 billion. The offering was initially...
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Nigeria Telecoms Group Canvasses For Stronger Local Content Strategy
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has warned that Nigeria risks slowing its digital economy ambitions unless it strengthens indigenous participation and harnesses local tech talent. ATCON President Tony Emoekpere said at the group’s annual general meeting in Lagos that broadband expansion must extend beyond urban centres and empower local Internet service providers...
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Nokia Names Egypt Regional Hub For Mideeast, Africa Support
Nokia has designated Egypt as its regional support hub for the Middle East and Africa, establishing a centralised operational base in Cairo to enhance service delivery and customer support. The move comes as digital transformation accelerates across the region, driven by the expansion of 5G networks, increased cloud adoption and rising data consumption. These trends...