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How often have you come across an image online and wondered, “Real or AI”? Have you ever felt trapped in a reality where AI-created and human-made content blur together? Do we still need to distinguish between them?Artificial intelligence has unlocked a world of creative possibilities, but it has also brought new challenges, reshaping how we perceive content online. From AI-generated images, music and videos flooding social media to deepfakes and bots scamming users, AI now touches a vast part of the internet.According to a study by Graphite, the amount of AI-made content surpassed human-created content in late 2024, primarily due…
Eventhive, Africa’s leading B2B2C event servicing company with a strong portfolio across key sectors and six major cities, is thrilled to announce the sixth edition of its flagship event, the Lagos Tech Fest. The event is part of the Africa Tech Series, Eventhive’s pan-African platform for technology and innovation dialogue, which hosts fintech-focused gatherings in Lagos, London, Nairobi, Kigali, and Johannesburg. The Lagos Tech Fest returns to convene tech leaders, emerging startups, innovators, investors, global tech giants, and government representatives to define the future of Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, address key developments, and uncover countless opportunities within the Nigerian and African…
Joe Maring / Android AuthorityWe’re coming to the end of the year, and we’ve already seen the first next-generation flagship Android phones launching around the world. These phones give us a rough idea of what to expect from the industry next year — more performance and bigger batteries being two of the earlier trends.Never mind expectations, though. What do I actually want from smartphones next year? From bigger batteries in all markets to iPhone-rivaling video quality, here’s what I’m wishing for in 2026. What’s your wish for Android phones in 2026?57 votesBigger batteries in more markets42%Video quality that rivals iPhones16%Snapdragon…
A new academic study focusing on South Africa finds that public trust, often cited as essential in international cybersecurity strategy, remains largely absent from national policy design and implementation, raising questions about long-term effectiveness and public compliance. The study, titled Cybersecurity Policy Adoption in South Africa: Does Public Trust Matter?, analyzes how trust, governance, and public perception intersect with cybersecurity policymaking in South Africa and compares this approach with international practices. At a time when cyber threats increasingly target public infrastructure, financial systems, and personal data, the study argues that cybersecurity must be treated not only as a technical or…
…As deals jump 44% Corporate venture capital (CVC) investments in African startups have surged to their highest level in three years, marking a renewed and deeper engagement by global and local corporate investors in the continent’s innovation ecosystem. According to GCV’s Corporate venture capital funding round data, African startups secured 26 corporate-backed funding deals in the first half (H1) of 2025, a 44 percent increase from the previous peak of 18 deals recorded in half-year periods over recent years. …As deals jump 44% Corporate venture capital (CVC) investments in African startups have surged to their highest level in three…
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It’s that time of the year again when you feel the urge to prove to your friends that you have enough money in your bank account. Everyone wants to have a “Detty December” but forget that their January can be “dirty” too. Detty December is Nigeria’s unofficial end-of-year season. At this time, on the streets of Lagos, there are concerts, parties, and nonstop fun. With the return of the IJGBs (I Just Got Back), the energy gets high, and so does the spending. Everyone is in the mood to enjoy, go out, and treat themselves, often without thinking too much…
In 2025, Nigerians used AI for far more than drafting emails or summarising PDFs. Chatbots became makeshift therapists, romantic intermediaries, and personal consultants. As we wrap up the year, one thing is clear: while much of the world was worried about AI taking over jobs, Nigerians were teaching chatbots to navigate the treacherous waters of the “talking stage” and the fallout of heartbreak. I spoke with seven Nigerians about the most ridiculous things they used AI for this year. Here’s what they told me. The automated heartbreak recovery and emotional auditing AI chatbots became a mirror for Lagos-based UI designer…
Microsoft rolled out several Copilot Studio updates in November 2025, largely shaped by announcements at Microsoft Ignite. The changes reinforce a clear direction: Copilot Studio is evolving from a workflow automation tool into a platform for building and governing AI agents inside organizations. One of the most notable updates is the general availability of GPT-5 Chat in both the US and the EU. This removes a regional limitation that previously affected enterprise deployments and allows organizations to standardize agent behavior across markets. Another key change is the introduction of human-in-the-loop (HITL) controls, now available in preview. HITL allows organizations to…
A MESSAGE FROM OUR SUPPORTERSStandard Bank facilitates largest fibre deal on the continentStandard Bank acts as advisor and facilitates funding for fibre deal of the decade in Vodacom-Maziv joint venture. Read moreHere are summaries of the five most widely read stories the past week on Africa Private Equity News.1. European LP commits $20m to Helios fundSwedfund has revealed a $20 million investment in the Helios Climate, Energy, Adaptation and Resilience (CLEAR) Fund.The fund backs African companies that drive low-carbon growth in areas such as renewable energy, sustainable transport, climate-smart farming, efficient use of resources and digital climate solutions. Read the…