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Lesotho, UNDP Strengthen Partnership on Digital Transformation and AI Development
Kenya, France Partner on New Science and Engineering Complex at University of Nairobi
Ooredoo, du Partner on Landmark Subsea Cable Project to Boost UAE Digital Connectivity
Guinea Signs Deal for Second Submarine Fibre-Optic Cable to Expand Internet Capacity
Omantel Launches AI Centre of Excellence to Boost Oman’s Digital Innovation Ecosystem
Lesotho, UNDP Strengthen Partnership on Digital Transformation and AI Development
Kenya, France Partner on New Science and Engineering Complex at University of Nairobi
Ooredoo, du Partner on Landmark Subsea Cable Project to Boost UAE Digital Connectivity
Guinea Signs Deal for Second Submarine Fibre-Optic Cable to Expand Internet Capacity
Omantel Launches AI Centre of Excellence to Boost Oman’s Digital Innovation Ecosystem

Cybersecurity

African Startups to Benefit from $46m Speedinvest Fund Backed by EIB Global

African technology startups are set to receive a major funding boost following a $46 million commitment from EIB Global, the development arm of the European…

By: Bankole Charity

Russian Tech Firms Set to Showcase Digital Innovations at GITEX Africa 2026

Russian Export Center (REC) has announced plans to host a large-scale “Made in Russia” pavilion at GITEX Africa 2026, positioning Russian technology companies as key…

By: Adesanya Ireoluwa

Finastra Partners FraudAverse to Strengthen AI-Driven Fraud Protection for Banks

Finastra has announced a strategic partnership with FraudAverse to provide banks with an advanced AI-powered fraud prevention solution aimed at protecting financial institutions from increasingly…

By: Bankole Charity

South Africa Commits R700m to Digital Economy, Targets Data Infrastructure Growth in 2026 Budget

South Africa has earmarked R700 million for the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies in its 2026 national budget, signaling a strong push toward digital…

By: Aikabeli Isreal

Two Years On: Galaxy Backbone Limited Deepens Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Digital Services Drive

Two years after the appointment of a new executive management team by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) has recorded significant progress in…

By: Aikabeli Isreal

The Nigeria Police have arrested six individuals over the alleged hacking of a telecoms operator, leading to the diversion of airtime and data valued at more than ₦7.7 billion.

Nigeria Police Nab Six Suspects in ₦7.7bn Telecoms Airtime and Data Cyber Fraud Case

The Nigeria Police have arrested six individuals over the alleged hacking of a telecoms operator, leading to the diversion of airtime and data valued at…

By: Adamu Garba

Ghanaian security agencies have arrested nine Nigerians in Accra over alleged cybercrime activities after intelligence from the Cyber Security Authority, rescuing 44 people forced into online scams.

Ghana Nabs Nine Nigerians in Accra Cybercrime Bust, Frees 44 Trafficked Victims

Ghanaian security agencies have arrested nine Nigerians in Accra over alleged cybercrime activities after intelligence from the Cyber Security Authority, rescuing 44 people forced into…

By: Adamu Garba

British AI firm Nscale signs a major deal with Microsoft to deploy 200,000 Nvidia AI chips across data centers in Europe and the U.S., potentially worth $14 billion, in collaboration with Dell Technologies.

Microsoft Overtakes Facebook as Most Impersonated Brand in Q4 2025 Phishing Attacks

Microsoft became the most impersonated brand in phishing scams in Q4 2025, surpassing Facebook, as attackers exploited trusted brands during peak online activity periods, Guardio…

By: Adamu Garba

Libya Telecom and Technology says it has been hit by sustained DDoS attacks targeting its core systems, prompting emergency response measures amid rising cybersecurity risks in Libya.

Libya Telecom Confirms Ongoing DDoS Attack on Core Networks

Libya Telecom and Technology says it has been hit by sustained DDoS attacks targeting its core systems, prompting emergency response measures amid rising cybersecurity risks…

By: Ovie George

Conclusion Nigeria’s partnership with Big Tech firms to build hyperscale data centers represents a bold step toward digital independence, AI leadership, and economic growth. By combining local innovation with global collaboration, Nigeria is setting the stage to become Africa’s leading hub for cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure.

NITDA Issues Cybersecurity Alert Over New ChatGPT Flaws That Could Trigger Data-Leakage Attacks

Nigeria’s NITDA has warned users about newly discovered vulnerabilities in ChatGPT’s GPT-4o and GPT-5 models, exposing them to indirect prompt injection, memory poisoning, and unauthorized…

By: Wura Obadare

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