Category: Code Drops
Sarepta Ends Trial for Duchenne Treatment
By Siti Abdullah November 7, 2026
Sarepta ends trial for Duchenne treatment due to acute liver failure cases.
UK helps Nigeria with AI governance standards
By Aishah Karim October 25, 2026
UK helps Nigeria with AI governance standards, about advancing digital transformation plans with focus on AI regulation.
Bolt Send reaches six million deliveries in Nigeria
By Mariam Yusof October 23, 2026
Bolt Send deliveries in Nigeria have hit six million this year, a 37% year-on-year rise measured through week 42 in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja and Owerri.
Nigeria warns against misinformation as Ebola case emerges
By Aishah Karim October 22, 2026
Nigeria warns citizens about misinformation risks as a single Ebola case emerges, with 44 contacts traced and isolation in place.
Regulatory Hurdles Force Tech Firms Out of Kenya
By Mariam Yusof October 11, 2026
Regulatory hurdles are forcing tech firms like Google and Meta to reduce services or exit Kenya, raising concerns about the country’s business-friendly framewor
South Africa’s AI boom fuels security risks
By Aishah Karim October 5, 2026
South Africa’s AI boom fuels security risks as 23.1% of its workforce uses AI daily, raising vulnerabilities in high-stakes decisions and digital exposure.
Apple planning smart home hub, updated HomePod
By Siti Abdullah October 1, 2026
Apple is expanding its smart-home portfolio with a new hub, updated HomePod Mini, and refreshed Apple TV 4K, joining Amazon and Google in connected-home hardwar
OpenAI delays GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns
By Siti Abdullah September 30, 2026
OpenAI postpones GPT-6.1 Astra launch over safety concerns, citing alignment failures in scope, authorization, and response handling.
Africa’s Crypto Shift: P2P Activity Leads Adoption Over Speculation
By Siti Abdullah September 29, 2026
Africa's crypto adoption is driven by practical needs, not speculation. P2P activity leads the region with $228.7 billion in value transferred during the first
Nigerian leaders push to bridge rural digital divide
By Mariam Yusof September 25, 2026
Nigeria’s 23 million unconnected citizens face barriers to progress—discover how leaders at the Rural Connectivity Summit 2.0 may bridge the digital divide in 2