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Mashreq Rolls Out Instant Digital Egypt Account for UAE-Based Egyptians
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Mashreq Rolls Out Instant Digital Egypt Account for UAE-Based Egyptians
Khalifa University Unveils ‘RF-GPT’, AI Model That Can Read Wireless Signals
South Africa, Google Seal Deal for 10,000 AI Scholarships to Boost Youth Skills
DR Congo Unveils Digital Portal to Transform Higher Education, Research System
SentinelOne, Google Cloud Forge Multi-Year Deal to Boost AI-Powered Cybersecurity

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Last weekend, at the State House, President Muhammadu Buhari, fresh from a medical checkup in London hosted executives from Microsoft, including its president, Brad Smith, and said that “our emphasis on the development of our Digital Economy has also positioned the sector as a prominent factor in the Nigerian economy

Are Buhari’s policies responsible for the digitalisation of Nigeria?

Last weekend, at the State House, President Muhammadu Buhari, fresh from a medical checkup in London hosted executives from Microsoft, including its president, Brad Smith,…

By: IBK

Chinese firm, Huawei, develops technology to stop crude oil theft in Nigeria

Chinese multinational technology firm, Huawei Technologies, has revealed that it had developed an intelligent pipeline monitoring system to help tackle crude oil theft in Nigeria….

By: Africa Innovation Watch

Crypto exchange Binance has reacted to the latest development surrounding the suppression of USDT/NGN rates on its peer-to-peer marketplace. According to a statement published on its website on Wednesday morning, Binance urged its users not to believe the FUD (Fear Uncertainty and Doubt). 

Binance makes u-turn, says it didn’t restrict USD/NGN rate at $1802; experts react

Crypto exchange Binance has reacted to the latest development surrounding the suppression of USDT/NGN rates on its peer-to-peer marketplace. According to a statement published on…

By: IBK

FG officially hands over allocation for 5G deployment to the NCC

The Federal Government has officially handed over the spectrum allocation for Fifth Generation (5G) deployment in the country to the Nigerian Communications Commission. This was…

By: Africa Innovation Watch

Final Thoughts MTN Nigeria’s 2025 network expansion investment highlights the company’s role in driving digital transformation across the country. With tariff reforms, regulatory stability, and policy support, the initiative could accelerate Nigeria’s position as one of Africa’s leading telecom markets.

MTN pays for NCC’s 5G license ahead February 24 deadline

MTN and Mafab had emerged winners of the 5G technology spectrum…

By: Africa Innovation Watch

Microsoft takes its Metaverse dreams a step further with the acquistion of activision

Microsoft, American’s leading multinational technology corporation that produces computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and offers other services, announced plans to acquire gaming giant Activision…

By: Africa Innovation Watch

Airtel Africa

Chimera Investment invests $50 million in Airtel Africa’s mobile money business

Airtel Africa Plc has announced an investment to the tune of $50 million by Chimera Investment LLC in Airtel Africa’s mobile money business….

By: Africa Innovation Watch

Equinix is acquiring Nigeria’s MainOne for $320 million as it expands into Africa

Equinix, the world’s digital infrastructure company announced today that it is acquiring MainOne, a West African data centre and connectivity solutions provider with a presence…

By: Africa Innovation Watch

Akinwunmi Adesina, AFDB

AfDB to spend $1 million to upgrade Africa’s old hydropower stations

The African Development Bank’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has approved a one-million-dollar grant for the modernization of Africa’s aging hydropower fleet….

By: Africa Innovation Watch

IOS 15

Apple releases iOS 15 updates for iPhones packed with new features

Apple released iOS 15, its annual iPhone software update, on Monday. Last week, during Apple’s virtual event, the tech giant said the iOS 15 update…

By: Africa Innovation Watch

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