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Anthropic to Set up Singapore Office amid Regional AI Push

AI firm Anthropic is set to open an office in Singapore this upcoming October, marking its first hub in Southeast Asia.

  • Anthropic setting up Singapore office in October
  • First hub in Southeast Asia for AI company
  • High Claude usage and talent concentration in Singapore

Business

Nigeria is open for business, working to make environment more supportive -Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has assured local and international investors that Nigeria remains open for business. He also declared that his administration is working to create a more predictable…

  • President Bola Tinubu assures investors Nigeria remains open for business.
  • Government implementing reforms under Renewed Hope Agenda to improve business climate.
  • Coca-Cola System announces $1 billion potential investment over five years.

Culture

Sissako, Odugbemi, Others to Converge as KAP-SOPA Bootcamp Ends

Iyke Bede Oscar-nominated filmmaker Abderrahmane Sissako, Nigerian filmmaker and media entrepreneur Femi Odugbemi, film curator Keith Shiri and international producer Virginie Besson-Silla are among…

  • Renowned filmmakers convene at KAP-SOPA Pan-African Filmmaking Bootcamp
  • 20 Beninese filmmakers graduate after 12-week program
  • Event to unveil ITAN, The Screen Gathering and Awards

Tech

Parents are drowning in school apps

Carpool, grades, teacher announcements: There's now an app for every school activity. And it's baffling the parents who have to manage all the tech.

  • Parents overwhelmed by numerous school apps for education and activities
  • Apps include ClassDojo, school portal, and multiple WhatsApp groups
  • Lack of interoperability and AI-generated content exacerbate the issue

Culture

FilmOne Entertainment Selected as Nigeria’s Sole Representative at Inaugural TIFF: The Market

FilmOne Entertainment, Nigeria’s leading film distribution and entertainment company, has been named one of six African buyers participating in TIFF: The Market, the inaugural edition of the Toronto…

  • FilmOne Entertainment chosen as Nigeria's sole TIFF: The Market representative
  • Inaugural TIFF: The Market runs September 10–16, 2026
  • FilmOne to focus on Nollywood content and African cinema representation
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