Washington, Jan 15, 2025 – Warren Buffett is warning that the risks posed by rapid AI development are reminiscent of a geopolitical issue that defined much of his career: the development of nuclear weapons. Speaking in a two-hour special program that aired Tuesday night on CNBC, the now former CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, said that AI leaders’ lack of understanding about where the technology is headed is dangerous. “Even the people that are smartest about it say they don’t know where it’s going,” Buffett said. “It’s one thing to …
Nigeria to start regulating adoption of A1
Abuja, Jan. 13, 2026 – Nigeria is to start regulating the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country. The legislation is part of the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill expected to be passed by the National Assembly in March 2026. The law is to give the regulators expanded authority over data use, algorithms and digital platforms across the country’s fast-growing technology sector. Kashifu Abdullahi, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), said the legislation is being designed to regulate AI early rather than retroactively, …
TikTok says it signed agreements for new US joint venture
Washington, Dec. 19, 2025 – TikTok’s long-delayed plan to separate from Chinese parent ByteDance Ltd. was put in motion Thursday when the video sharing sensation said it’s being bought by a group of buyers led by Oracle Corp. TikTok Chief Executive Officer Shou Chew told employees that the company and ByteDance signed binding agreements to create a US joint venture majority-owned by American investors, according to an internal memo reviewed by Bloomberg. Chew wrote that he was “pleased to share some great news” and said agreements with Oracle, Silver …
What’s next for TikTok in the US as deal prospects remain uncertain?
By – Lily Jamali Washington, Dec. 18, 2025 – A billionaire investor keen on buying TikTok’s US operations has told the BBC he has been left in limbo as the latest deadline for the app’s sale looms. The US has repeatedly delayed the date by which the platform’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, must sell or be blocked for American users. US President Donald Trump initially gave himself until December 16 to comply with the law before moving the deadline to 23 January 2026 with a new executive order. “We’re …
Trump signs executive order to launch AI platform to train next-generation technologies
Washington, Nov 25, 2025 – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to launch a government-wide effort to build an integrated artificial intelligence platform to harness federal scientific datasets to train next-generation technologies. The effort, dubbed the Genesis Mission, aims to transform scientific research and speed scientific discoveries by using massive government scientific datasets “to train scientific foundation models and create AI agents to test new hypotheses, automate research workflows, and accelerate scientific breakthroughs.” Trump directed the U.S. Energy Department and U.S. National Laboratories “to unite …
NIGCOMSAT to transit to software-defined, next-generation satellites by 2028
Abuja, Nov. 18, 2025 – The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) is to transit to software-defined, next-generation satellites by 2028. Jane Egerton-Idehen, its Chief Executive, said this in Abuaj on Monday during a retreat with the theme: ‘Aligning for the Future: Innovation, Collaboration, and Sustainable Growth.’ She said NIGCOMSAT was preparing for the biggest technological transformation in Nigeria’s history which requires not just new infrastructure, but a new organisation, mindset, and culture. Egerton-Idehen said the organisation could not innovate compete globally.with outdated technology “So, what we have presented today is …
Digital Lending: FCCPC sets Jan. 5 deadline for compliance
Abuja, Nov.14, 2025: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has set Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, as the deadline for full compliance with the Digital, Electronic, Online and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025. The Commission disclosed this on Thursday in a statement signed by Ondaje Ijagwu, its Director of Corporate Affairs. The statement said regulation came into effect on July 21, 2025 under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018. It said the law is aimed to promote fairness, transparency, and accountability across Nigeria’s growing digital lending …
NCC to introduce 3 regulatory frameworks to promote sector efficiency, competitiveness
Abuja, Nov. 12, 2025 – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is to introduce three regulatory frameworks to promote an efficient and competitive communications industry. Aminu Maida, its Chief Executive, said this in Abuja on Tuesday during a public enquiry on three regulatory frameworks. The regulatory frameworks are the Licensing, Enforcement Processes and Internet Code of Practice. Maida, who was represented by NCC Executive Commissioner Rimini Makama, said this was in line with global best practices to create comprehensive communications structure serving the interests of various stakeholders. He said that …
Ecobank Nigeria drives access to digital learning for children with disabilities
Lagos, Nov. 11, 2025 – Ecobank Nigeria has again demonstrated its commitment to building a more inclusive society by supporting children with disabilities through education and digital learning in commemoration of Ecobank Day 2025. Ecobank Day is the Group’s annual flagship corporate social responsibility event. The theme for this year is “Enabling Inclusive Learning for All.” Staff of Ecobank Nigeria visited and supported Hope Fountain Foundation for the Deaf in Lagos; Omoyeni School for the Blind in Ibadan; OPM Free School for Children Born with Autism and Down Syndrome in Port …
Nigeria earmarks N12bn to support new research projects on digital economy
Abuja, Nov. 5, 2025 – The Federal Government has earmarked N12 billion to support new research projects on digital economy. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday at the 18th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance. The event, with the theme ‘Shaping the Future of Digital Governance Through Cooperation, Innovation and Inclusion,’ was organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Tijani said Nigeria’s participation at the ICEGOV 2024 demonstrated the country’s need to deepen research in the …