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OPay Enhances User Security with New Emergency Lock and Safety PIN Features
OPay has introduced Emergency Lock and Safety PIN features to help Nigerian users protect their funds from theft, coercion, and unauthorized access through proactive account freezing.
South Korea Announces $1 Trillion Strategy for AI and Semiconductor Expansion
South Korea plans a $1 trillion investment to boost its AI and chip manufacturing sectors while decentralizing industrial hubs outside of Seoul.
Nigeria records 188 million mobile subscriptions as broadband coverage grows
Nigeria's telecommunications sector saw mobile subscriptions climb to 188 million in April 2026, with broadband penetration reaching 55.67 percent as consumers shift to higher-speed networks.
Experts Urge Fintech Sector to Shift Toward Institutional Stability and Better Governance
Financial experts at the Africa Technology Expo argue that fintechs must move beyond their startup roots and adopt institutional-grade governance to secure long-term investment.
NCC Pushes for Presidential Incentives to Boost Local Smartphone Manufacturing
NCC Board Chairman Idris Olorunnimbe is championing presidential support for companies that launch local smartphone manufacturing by November to lower prices and bridge the digital divide.
Africa Technology Expo Aims to Boost Continental Collaboration and Business Growth
Nnaemeka Clinton, founder of the Africa Technology Expo, is calling for increased cross-border collaboration to strengthen Africa's business ecosystem and foster regional economic growth.
Smartphone early warning systems during Venezuelan earthquakes
Venezuelan residents received early earthquake warnings via Android smartphone technology that detects seismic P-waves, even as the country grapples with the aftermath of a disaster that has left hundreds dead.
Apple Increases Hardware Costs Citing AI-Driven Memory Price Hikes
Apple is raising prices on Macs, iPads, and other devices due to high memory and storage costs fueled by the artificial intelligence boom.
Apple Implements 20% Price Hikes on Select MacBooks and iPads
Apple is raising prices on select MacBook and iPad models by up to 20% due to the surging costs of memory and storage components caused by the global AI infrastructure boom.
IBM reveals groundbreaking vertical chip architecture for sub-1 nm technology
IBM has unveiled a revolutionary NanoStack chip design that could fit 100 billion transistors on a fingernail-sized surface, representing a major leap in efficiency.