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Cognita Rolls Out Digital Learning Platform Across UAE Schools
MTN South Africa Donates Digital Devices to Support Learning at Qibing Secondary School
Egypt Deepens Investment Reforms with Data-Driven Strategy, IFC Partnership
MTN MoMo Zambia, Indo Zambia Bank Partner to Expand POS Payments Nationwide
Nokia, Turkcell Boost Broadband Quality for Over 3 Million Users in Türkiye

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Ubisoft has scrapped six game projects, including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, and announced studio shutdowns as it shifts focus to core franchises amid rising development costs.

Ubisoft Drops Prince of Persia Remake as Studio Closures Mark Strategic Overhaul

Ubisoft has scrapped six game projects, including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, and announced studio shutdowns as it shifts focus to…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin unveils TeraWave, a high-speed satellite internet network with 5,408 LEO and MEO satellites, set to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink globally.

Blue Origin Launches TeraWave Satellite Network to Challenge Starlink

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin unveils TeraWave, a high-speed satellite internet network with 5,408 LEO and MEO satellites, set to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink globally….

By: Adamu Garba

African-focused fintech OneDosh raises $3M pre-seed to develop a stablecoin-driven global payments platform, enabling faster, cheaper, and programmable international money transfers.

OneDosh Secures $3 Million Pre-Seed to Launch Stablecoin-Based Cross-Border Payments

African-focused fintech OneDosh raises $3M pre-seed to develop a stablecoin-driven global payments platform, enabling faster, cheaper, and programmable international money transfers….

By: Wura Obadare

MTN South Africa grew its subscriber base to 40.1 million in Q3 2025 but recorded a 2.8% drop in voice revenue and a 5.1% decline in fintech earnings. Data revenue surged 6.4%, driven by rising usage and strong smartphone penetration.

MTN Nigeria Suffers 9,218 Fibre Cut Incidents, 211 Vandalism Cases in 2025

MTN Nigeria recorded over 9,000 fibre cuts and 211 vandalised sites in 2025, impacting network quality even as the telco returned to profitability and dividends….

By: Wura Obadare

The FCCPC has introduced new regulations to curb unethical digital lending in Nigeria. Lenders must register within 90 days or face fines of up to ₦100 million, ensuring consumer protection and responsible digital finance.

FCCPC Launches Enforcement Action Against Digital Lenders Over 2025 Compliance Breach

The FCCPC has begun regulatory enforcement against digital money lenders that failed to comply with Nigeria’s 2025 Digital Lending Rules, advising consumers to avoid unregistered…

By: Wura Obadare

Unity Bank’s Unifi mobile banking app is updated to version 2.3, offering stronger security, improved QR payments, and smoother bill payment and money transfer features for Android and iOS users.

Unity Bank Unifi 2.3 Update Brings Enhanced Security and Faster Mobile Payments

Unity Bank’s Unifi mobile banking app is updated to version 2.3, offering stronger security, improved QR payments, and smoother bill payment and money transfer features…

By: Ovie George

Nigeria’s Minister Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani unveils N-ATLAS, a multilingual, open-source AI model digitizing Nigerian languages and placing Africa at the forefront of global artificial intelligence.development Recognition of Africa’s growing AI talent and ecosystem As Minister, Tijani has championed policies to strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy, encourage AI-driven innovation, and build a future-ready workforce.

FG Unveils 3MTT National Impact Challenge, Targeting 1.8 Million Nigerians

Nigeria’s Federal Government has introduced the 3MTT National Impact Challenge to showcase real outcomes from its digital skills programme, impacting over 1.8 million Nigerians nationwide….

By: Wura Obadare

Nigeria’s data consumption hit a record 1.15 million terabytes in August 2025, putting pressure on telecom operators like MTN, Airtel, and Globacom to expand capacity and upgrade their 4G and 5G networks.

MTN and Airtel Resume Mobile Money Services in Uganda After Week-Long Shutdown

MTN and Airtel have reinstated mobile money services in Uganda following a seven-day shutdown linked to election-related internet restrictions, while social media remains blocked….

By: Wura Obadare

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has linked poor telecom service quality in Lagos, Abuja, and other major cities to inadequate network capacity and heavy internet usage in densely populated areas.

NCC Approves Six New ISPs as Nigeria’s Broadband Market Grows More Competitive

Nigeria’s telecoms regulator has licensed six additional Internet Service Providers, increasing the total to 231 as competition deepens from mobile networks and satellite broadband….

By: Wura Obadare

Nigeria’s Federal Government plans to install 30 kilometres of fibre-optic infrastructure at Obafemi Awolowo University to enhance campus-wide internet access, research output, and digital learning.

FG to Install 30km Fibre-Optic Cable at OAU to Improve Internet Connectivity

Nigeria’s Federal Government plans to install 30 kilometres of fibre-optic infrastructure at Obafemi Awolowo University to enhance campus-wide internet access, research output, and digital learning….

By: Wura Obadare

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