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Startups, fintech and the digital economy
MTN Nigeria's half-year revenue approached N3 trillion as data sales and a wider subscriber base drove profit sharply higher, reinforcing the telecoms sector's role as a pillar of the consumer economy.
The IMF has warned that AI could disrupt about 40% of jobs worldwide, urging governments to prepare workers and share the gains from the technology.
Anthropic researchers have warned that small AI models could self-replicate across connected devices, sharpening debate over how to control advanced systems.
Nine companies disclosed funding in September, down from $364.1 million across 20 startups in the previous month.
The framework tightens disclosure requirements and sets a cap on certain transaction fees.
The oversubscribed fifth fund lifts the co-investment platform's assets above $850 million and expands its exposure to emerging-market technology companies.
Founders are prioritising gross margin and retention over headline growth.
Procurement for a six-satellite programme, including two communications spacecraft to replace the ageing NIGCOMSAT-1R, is nearly complete as the operator moves toward signing contracts.
Better verification could finally make small-ticket lending economic at scale.
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Up to $25 billion could become available for India's deep-tech sector, covering areas such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors...
The requirements are expected to begin taking effect from 2027, turning the court case into a potentially significant test of how far...
The proposed framework would let companies test emerging products under supervision while regulators coordinate requirements across sectors.
The companies registry said limited parts of its systems were accessed without authorisation, prompting containment work, an investigation and stronger login controls.
Six university-led clusters will study connectivity, public infrastructure, skills, jobs, online safety and artificial intelligence under Project BRIDGE.