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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is deepening its partnership with the United States in building a reliable digital ecosystem. This is part of Nigeria’s effort to extend international collaboration on data governance. This was disclosed on Tuesday by the NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, while delivering an address at the Nigeria Data Privacy Capacity Building Workshop organised by the United States Department of State, in collaboration with the Nigerian Mission in Abuja. In a statement seen by Technext, Inuwa said the synergy will focus on strengthening Nigeria’s technical areas, including data privacy, artificial intelligence, capacity building and…

Bitcoin has continued its upward trend in 2026, rising above the $96,000 mark for the first time since November. That move came as spot market demand intensified, drawing fresh interest from investors and traders alike.  In the last 24 hours alone, BTC has appreciated more than 4.5 per cent, underlining renewed bullish momentum in what has been a tentative start to the year. This resurgence has once again stoked debate over when, not if, Bitcoin will breach the widely watched $100,000 threshold. This rally looks different from some earlier runs. Buying has been concentrated in spot markets rather than driven…

A new Windows 11 preview build indicates that Microsoft may soon expand Copilot’s presence inside File Explorer. Testers have spotted a hidden button in recent Insider builds that appears to be linked to Copilot functionality. The button was first noticed by a Windows Insider tester and is currently not visible or usable by default. While inactive, its placement suggests tighter Copilot integration directly within File Explorer rather than routing interactions through the standalone Copilot app. If enabled in future builds, the button could allow users to ask Copilot to locate specific files, identify document types, or navigate large folders using…

– Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris commenced his official duties on Monday from his office in the national capital, Khartoum. He began his activity following the return of the Hope Government to the national capital, Khartoum, with an inspection visit to the Ministry of Federal Governance and Rural Development. He confirmed the ministry’s resumption of work from its headquarters in Khartoum. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of the role of the Ministry of Federal Governance and Rural Development as a pivotal ministry entrusted with the significant burden of ensuring coordination between the center and all states. He praised the…

MyEasyFarm, a leading regenerative AgTech startup, has announced a strategic partnership with Anthesis Group, a global sustainable performance consultancy, to accelerate the digital transformation of the AgriCarbon programme in South Africa. The collaboration aims to strengthen data management, transparency, and scalability within one of Africa’s most advanced carbon farming initiatives. Anthesis Group works with organizations worldwide to drive sustainable performance, delivering strategic advisory services, data-driven climate solutions, and measurable environmental impact. Its flagship AgriCarbon programme supports farmers in transitioning to regenerative agriculture while generating high-integrity carbon credits. AgriCarbon: A Landmark Carbon Farming Project in Africa AgriCarbon is the first project…

Panyaza Lesufi says artificial intelligence must be taught in schools now and not years from now. He says schools without internet and devices are failing learners before they even start. For many learners in South Africa, school still means crowded classrooms, chalkboards and no internet. Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi says this cannot continue if children are to stand a chance in the future. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines Speaking in Johannesburg on Monday, Lesufi said artificial intelligence must be part of school life now, not later. He warned that waiting too long will leave learners…

In brief Unlike more widely known chatbots, Venice AI offers private, uncensored access to generative AI tools. It supports text generation, image creation, real-time web search, and a developer API. The platform uses tokens—VVV and DIEM—to allocate daily AI inference instead of charging per request. Venice AI is a generative AI platform designed from the start to be private and uncensored.Like other AI models, Venice provides a consumer-facing chat interface and a developer API that support text generation, image creation, and live web search. What sets Venice apart is not the surface features, but how it handles data, restrictions, and…

Nigeria is poised to become one of the first countries in Africa with a comprehensive legal framework to govern artificial intelligence (AI), as the National Assembly moves to approve a landmark technology law that could reshape digital oversight across the economy.  Lawmakers are working to pass the National Digital Economy and E‑Governance Bill before the end of March, a development that signals a shift from voluntary AI guidance to formal regulation in West Africa’s largest economy. If approved, the law would create enforceable standards on the use of AI, giving authorities broad powers to oversee data usage, algorithmic systems, and…

Obsidian is by far the best note-taking app I’ve used. But I started with OneNote, then moved to Evernote, Notion, and finally to Obsidian. So I had notes scattered in multiple places that I needed to move to my Obsidian vault. While I’ve tried third-party tools to move from Evernote to Obsidian, Obsidian also offers an official Importer plugin that can import from all the major platforms, including Evernote, OneNote, Apple Notes, and Notion, without using an additional tool. Despite the quirks (more on this later), it offers an easy way to import all your notes from different platforms under…