This Sunday night, the world will be turning its attention to the anticipated 2025 Super Bowl clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Like most Super Bowls before this, this year’s edition is poised to unpack a great deal of sports and entertainment, further reinforcing […]
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Two years after Chinese technologist and AI researcher Lieng Wen Feng founded DeepSeek as an AI research company — with backing from High-Flyer Capital Management a hedge fund he co-owns — DeepSeek has grown to be the most discussed tech force this week. DeepSeek first entered the AI scene in November 2023 with a […]
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Today, January 28, is Data Protection Day globally. It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness and fostering much-needed discussions on promoting privacy best practices and safeguarding personal information in this digital age. This year, the theme revolves around “taking control of your data” in an era where data breaches, theft, and misuse are increasingly frequent, […]
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The use of social media has been banned within the borders of the world’s youngest nation, South Sudan, for a maximum period of 90 days which started on January 22, 2025. The South Sudan National Communication Authority (NCA) announced the directive hours before midnight when the ban was enforced by the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) […]
Discussions over TikTok’s ban in the United States have been held globally over the past few days. Despite being the world’s fourth most-used social media platform, with over 170 million users in America, a recently enacted law prohibited its use within the country’s borders starting Sunday, January 19. This move is tied to TikTok’s ownership […]
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On Friday night, while some were asleep, the United States’ 45th and soon-to-be 47th president, Donald Trump, announced and launched his meme coin, $TRUMP. A meme coin is a digital asset typically based on internet memes, popular animals, human figures, or pop culture phenomena. Their transactional value hinges heavily on virality and social media presence […]
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For an average Nigerian with limited knowledge about influential diasporans, Adebayo Ogunlesi became known in 2020 thanks to Burna Boy’s ode to his work ethic in “Wonderful,” a standout track from the Grammy-winning album Twice As Tall. However, to those familiar with Ogunlesi’s legacy, he has spent over two decades as a trailblazing African figure […]
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It’s another December, and for the ninth consecutive year, Spotify users worldwide are deep in conversations fueled by the wrap of songs and artists they obsessively listened to all year. Undoubtedly, Spotify Wrapped has become one of the most anticipated campaigns in the global music industry, thanks to its interactive, shareable nature that has cemented […]
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Regardless of the region or industry, a power shift in the United States commands global attention, with the ripple effects of a new or returning administration’s policies expected to be felt worldwide. Donald Trump’s comeback victory as America’s 47th president on Tuesday, November 5, was no exception. Major industries, including the cryptocurrency market, are already […]
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has long been embedded in how modern search engines operate. From predicting your search query to delivering relevant results and suggesting related topics to explore, AI is central to this efficient — and largely effective — functionality. The ability of AI-driven systems to learn and improve without constant human oversight has […]
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Earlier in October, the ongoing feud between Afrobeats superstars Wizkid and Davido took a dramatic turn as Wizkid made a series of shocking revelations, disses, and accusations on X (formerly Twitter), targeting his colleague. Wizkid’s comments set social media abuzz, and although Davido didn’t reply, netizens haven’t stopped weighing in on the rift between […]
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Like many other Gen-Zs, I grew up at a time when Nigeria’s traditional print newspapers were slowly losing ground to more convenient and accessible digital alternatives. These prints, which date back to the 1800s, were a major means for Nigeria to document, expose, debate, and educate the public on everything from politics and governance to […]
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