X tightens Grok image controls as regulators scrutinize deepfake abuse
The governance of generative artificial intelligence is moving from abstract debate to concrete enforcement. Across major technology markets, regulators are increasingly focused on how image and text generation tools intersect with privacy law, child protection frameworks, and existing rules on consent. For platforms operating at global scale, including those with
Google introduces personal intelligence in Gemini
As artificial intelligence moves from experimental tools to everyday infrastructure, the central question facing large technology platforms is no longer whether AI can generate answers, but whether it can meaningfully understand users within their real-world contexts. Google’s launch of “Personal Intelligence” inside its Gemini app reflects this transition. The update
First HoldCo non-banking subsidiaries get new board appointments
First HoldCo Plc has unveiled new board appointments across its non-commercial banking subsidiaries following regulatory approvals, with two women, Ebikabo Williams and Yewande Amusan, appointed as chairmen among five new board heads. Group Chairman, Femi Otedola, CON, said the appointments reflect the Group’s focus on leadership and governance. “Their expertise,
Terra Industries raises $11.75m to build homegrown security tech
A defence technology startup focused on Africa, Terra Industries, raises $11.75m in seed funding to develop independent security systems across the continent. This funding round is one of the largest seed raises achieved by an African startup, marking Terra’s official exit from stealth mode. The company was co-founded by Nigerian
From idea to traction: The 12-month founder roadmap
This blog post is about the first 12 months where a founder tries to move from idea to traction without burning out, running out of cash, or building something nobody truly needs. So, if you are early, unsure, or somewhere in the messy middle, this article is meant to help
China to review Meta’s controversial $2bn Manus AI deal
China has initiated a formal review of Meta’s recent acquisition of Manus, an artificial intelligence startup with origins in China. This development highlights the scrutiny surrounding the international movement of advanced technology. The country’s commerce ministry has confirmed that it is evaluating whether the deal adheres to Chinese laws. Meta announced late
From employee to entrepreneur: What no one warns you about
Moving from employee to entrepreneur sounds bold, exciting, even freeing, and sometimes it is. But the reality hits differently once you step out of structure and into uncertainty. This isn’t just a career switch. It’s a complete shift in how you think, plan, earn, and carry responsibility. There are no
Telecom operators deployed 2,800 new and upgraded towers in 2025 – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) had revealed that Nigerian telecom operators deployed 2,800 towers in 2025. The move represents the continued push to strengthen network coverage and internet penetration nationwide. In a new year address, the commission’s Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Dr Aminu Maida, noted that the development is
How to balance impact with profit in your business
Many African startups begin with a problem that feels personal: unreliable power, broken supply chains, people locked out of basic financial services, and healthcare that works only if you already have money or connections Founders often start building not because they want to chase a market, but because something around
Sterling Bank partners with Thunes to compete for Nigeria’s $20bn remittance flows
A tier-2 Nigerian commercial bank with a market capitalisation of ₦396 billion ($276.9 million), Sterling Bank partners with Thunes, a global B2B cross-border payments infrastructure company, to enable easier international money transfers for Nigerians living abroad. The deal integrates Sterling Bank into Thunes’ Direct Global Network to enable faster and more transparent
