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TeKnowledge Launches AI-First Expert Technology Services in Nigeria TeKnowledge, a global tech firm specializing in AI, customer experience, and cybersecurity, has launched its AI-First Expert Technology Services in Nigeria. The announcement took place at the 2025 TeKnowledge Nigeria CxO Summit in Lagos, which also marked the unveiling of a refreshed brand identity to reflect the…

Marrakech smells like jasmine, spice, and ambition. That’s the best way I can describe the energy surging through GITEX Africa 2025, which kicked off on Monday with an impressive showing: over 1,450 exhibitors, 350 global investors, and 650 speakers representing 130 countries. Now in its third edition, GITEX Africa has cemented itself as the continent’s…

The Africa Deep Tech Foundation proudly launches the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025 powered by Future Africa and, in collaboration with Ilorin Tech Hub, CcHub, and IHS, a pan-African call to innovation.  This year’s theme — Resource-Constrained Computing — invites African innovators to transform scarcity into strength. This challenge is designed to surface bold, deep tech solutions built for real-world…

1. Gmail: Smarter, Personalized AI Replies What’s new?Gmail is leveling up its smart reply feature using Gemini, Google’s AI model. Now, instead of offering generic responses like “Thanks!” or “Sounds good,” Gemini will: Example:If you usually write detailed, polite responses with bullet points, Gemini won’t suggest a three-word reply—it’ll give you something closer to what…

The Global South is at a pivotal moment where artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly impact development. While AI could contribute $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, emerging markets (excluding China) are projected to capture only $1.7 trillion, underlining both a challenge and an opportunity. Africa must leverage AI to overcome traditional barriers and…

AI technologies are rapidly transforming the tech landscape, pushing data centres to adapt quickly to new demands. Enterprises, colocation providers, and tech giants must rethink their strategies to keep up. In response, data centres in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa are exploring options such as optimizing design, improving power efficiency, upgrading cooling systems, and enhancing management…