Deep Dives
Original analysis on the platforms, players, and economics shaping content work from Nigeria and around the world.
Anthropic Confidentially Files for What Could Be the Largest IPO Ever
This IPO could revolutionize content creation, Nigerian creators must prepare.
1 Jun 2026
Amazon Shuts Down Internal AI Leaderboard After Employees Cheated
Amazon's AI leaderboard debacle exposes flaws in AI-driven metrics, a pressing concern for African creators relying on global platforms for visibility and income, highlighting the need for accountability.
1 Jun 2026
“You’ll need journalism so distinctive it has its own gravity”: New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger on how news organizations can stand up to AI companies
As AI redefines news, Nigerian creators must prioritize distinctive content to stay relevant, Sulzberger's warning matters now.
1 Jun 2026
Norse Atlantic Airways Offers Dirt-Cheap Tickets. There’s a Catch
This exposé on Norse Atlantic Airways' flawed customer service matters for Nigerian creators who rely on affordable air travel, highlighting the risks of prioritizing tech over human support.
1 Jun 2026
‘We’re Just Getting the Crumbs Here’: Contractors Protest Layoffs at Meta’s European Headquarters
This matters for Nigerian creators reliant on global platforms, as Meta's treatment of contractors exposes deeper inequalities in the social media economy.
29 May 2026
Pope’s encyclical raises questions on who gets to shape AI
This article matters as AI ethics intersect with diverse faiths, impacting global content creation, Nigerian creators must consider the implications of Western-dominated AI frameworks on their work.
29 May 2026
Think the media’s biased against you? You probably think misinformation is too
This article matters as it sheds light on media bias and misinformation, impacting how Nigerian creators and African media professionals are perceived globally, and influencing their content strategies in a post-truth era.
28 May 2026
A battle of the Stars looms in D.C.’s shifting media scene
This article matters as US media shifts impact global news landscapes, Nigerian creators must watch.
28 May 2026
Micropayments for news have failed everywhere. Can they succeed in Kenya?
This article matters as Africa pioneers alternative revenue streams, Nigerian creators take note of Kenya's micropayment experiments.
28 May 2026
Micropayments for news have failed everywhere. Can they succeed in Kenya?
This article matters as Africa pioneers alternative revenue streams, Nigerian creators take note of Kenya's micropayment experiments.
28 May 2026
New Moms Are Returning to Coding Jobs Radically Reshaped by AI
This matters for Nigerian creators as AI transforms the global job market, forcing a rethink of skills and adaptability in the digital age, impacting local tech talent.
28 May 2026
China’s tech rise is creating a new kind of tourism
This article matters as Chinese tech influences global trends, Nigerian creators must stay ahead.
28 May 2026
U.S. companies have an AI problem. Indian IT wants to be the solution
This article matters as Indian IT firms poise to fill the AI gap for US clients, Nigerian creators must prep for global competition.
27 May 2026
Claude Code's creator on the end of the software engineer
This piece matters as automation threatens Nigerian devs, African tech jobs may hang in balance, sparking crucial conversation.
27 May 2026
Google's James Manyika is betting that doomers are wrong about AI and jobs
As AI reshapes work, Manyika's contrarian view matters for Nigerian creators and African media pros eyeing global trends and tech's job market impact.
19 May 2026
Google's James Manyika is betting that doomers are wrong about AI and jobs
Manyika's AI optimism matters for African creators facing automation fears, as it challenges the doomers' narrative.
19 May 2026
Websites break California privacy law at ‘industrial scale,’ survey finds
Nigerian creators must note: global tech giants' disregard for California's privacy law has implications for data protection worldwide, including Africa.
21 Apr 2026
The Markup wins SABEW Award for Best in Business Journalism
This win spotlights journalism's impact in tech accountability, a crucial lesson for African media professionals covering Big Tech's growing presence on the continent.
30 Mar 2026
It was John Wayne’s political club. Now it’s spending millions on online influence
This article matters for Nigerian creators as it exposes the dark arts of online influence, warning them of potential manipulation.
9 Mar 2026