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Emtel’s AI, Fintech Push Drives Revenue Growth, Boosts Profitability
Telkom Boosts Digital Education with ICT Lab Relaunch at Sitoza Senior Secondary
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

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A new report alleges that Binance transactions may have facilitated payments to Hamas, placing founder Changpeng Zhao and the crypto exchange under heightened global regulatory scrutiny. Here’s what the claims mean for Binance and the wider crypto industry.

Changpeng Zhao Faces Scrutiny as Report Links Binance Transactions to Hamas Funding

A new report alleges that Binance transactions may have facilitated payments to Hamas, placing founder Changpeng Zhao and the crypto exchange under heightened global regulatory…

By: Ovie George

Tesla is entering Africa through Morocco, leveraging the country’s booming automotive industry, EV-friendly incentives, and strong infrastructure. Learn how Tesla’s move could transform the continent’s electric vehicle market.

Tesla Begins Expansion Into Africa With First Moroccan Operation

Tesla is entering Africa through Morocco, leveraging the country’s booming automotive industry, EV-friendly incentives, and strong infrastructure. Learn how Tesla’s move could transform the continent’s…

By: Adamu Garba

Nigeria is the largest recipient of international remittances in Africa. In 2023, the country received $19.56 billion, accounting for 5.2% of its GDP, according to the World Bank. By 2024, inflows rose to $20.93 billion, representing an 8.9% increase year-on-year.

Malaysia Set to Block Social Media Sign-Ups for Under-16s From Next Year

Malaysia will introduce a nationwide rule banning users under 16 from opening social media accounts. Here’s how the age-verification policy works, its global context, and…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Paystack has dismissed co-founder and CTO Ezra Olubi following renewed sexual misconduct allegations. Olubi disputes the company’s process, while Paystack cites reputational damage and maintains that an independent investigation is still underway.

Paystack Terminates Co-Founder Ezra Olubi Over Misconduct Claims as Independent Investigation Continues

Paystack has dismissed co-founder and CTO Ezra Olubi following renewed sexual misconduct allegations. Olubi disputes the company’s process, while Paystack cites reputational damage and maintains…

By: Ovie George

The Humanitarian Affairs Ministry has onboarded the 1Government Cloud ECMS to accelerate Nigeria’s paperless governance agenda, improve workflow automation, enhance collaboration, and strengthen data sovereignty.

Nigeria’s Humanitarian Ministry Migrates to 1Gov ECMS to Boost Paperless Governance and Data Security

The Humanitarian Affairs Ministry has onboarded the 1Government Cloud ECMS to accelerate Nigeria’s paperless governance agenda, improve workflow automation, enhance collaboration, and strengthen data sovereignty….

By: Wura Obadare

In October, the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, released his manifesto tagged “Renewed Hope 2023 – Action Plan for a Better Nigeria”. Since then, the former Lagos governor — like his main challengers in the three-person race — has been touring the nook and cranny of the country to sell his “lifelong ambition” to become president.

Tinubu Backs Global AI Ethics, Calls for Fair Mineral Value Addition at G20 Summit

At the 2025 G20 Summit, President Tinubu advocates for global AI ethical standards, equitable mineral value addition in Africa, financial system reforms, and sustainable development…

By: Adamu Garba

MTN supported the Nigeria–South Africa Presidential Trade and Investment Breakfast Dialogue on 21 November 2025, where government leaders and investors discussed strengthening trade, innovation, and investment ties ahead of the G20 Summit.

MTN Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria–South Africa Economic Cooperation at High-Level Investment Dialogue

MTN supported the Nigeria–South Africa Presidential Trade and Investment Breakfast Dialogue on 21 November 2025, where government leaders and investors discussed strengthening trade, innovation, and…

By: Wura Obadare

The Africa HealthTech Export Bootcamp 2025 will take place from 17–21 November at the MTN Innovation Lab in Cotonou, uniting startups, investors, and institutions to advance scalable digital health solutions across Africa.

Africa HealthTech Export Bootcamp 2025 Heads to Cotonou to Drive Digital Health Innovation

The Africa HealthTech Export Bootcamp 2025 will take place from 17–21 November at the MTN Innovation Lab in Cotonou, uniting startups, investors, and institutions to…

By: Wura Obadare

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has taken down several .NG domains—including music.360media, tunesloaded, and val9ja—for allegedly distributing pirated music and audiovisual content, following complaints from IFPI and in collaboration with NiRA.

NCC Suspends Music.360media, Tunesloaded, Val9ja and Other .NG Domains Over Music Piracy

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has taken down several .NG domains—including music.360media, tunesloaded, and val9ja—for allegedly distributing pirated music and audiovisual content, following complaints from…

By: Wura Obadare

Vodacom is negotiating to buy part of the Kenyan government’s 34.9% stake in Safaricom, a move that could boost its authority over M-Pesa and influence East Africa’s telecom and mobile money ecosystem.

Vodacom in Talks to Acquire Portion of Kenyan Government’s Safaricom Stake Amid Push for Greater M-Pesa Control

Vodacom is negotiating to buy part of the Kenyan government’s 34.9% stake in Safaricom, a move that could boost its authority over M-Pesa and influence…

By: Wura Obadare

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