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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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The House of Representatives is pushing the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill to modernize Nigeria’s public service delivery through transparency, digital inclusion, and smarter governance.

House of Reps Advances E-Governance Bill to Transform Nigeria’s Public Service Delivery

The House of Representatives is pushing the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill to modernize Nigeria’s public service delivery through transparency, digital inclusion, and smarter…

By: Wura Obadare

Truecaller is under investigation in South Africa for potential breaches of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). The probe could redefine how digital platforms handle user and non-user data across Africa.

Truecaller Faces Backlash in South Africa Over Alleged Privacy Violations

Truecaller is under investigation in South Africa for potential breaches of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). The probe could redefine how digital platforms…

By: Wura Obadare

Don Jazzy donates ₦20 million to “The Tech Access Project,” an initiative aiming to empower 10,000 Nigerian youths with laptops and digital skills. Learn how the project plans to boost Nigeria’s tech ecosystem.

Don Jazzy Donates ₦20 Million to Empower 10,000 Nigerian Youths with Laptops

Don Jazzy donates ₦20 million to “The Tech Access Project,” an initiative aiming to empower 10,000 Nigerian youths with laptops and digital skills. Learn how…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Climate Tech is not so much a ‘sector’ per se as it covers a wide range of use cases

Africa’s Must-Attend Tech & Startup Events — November 2025

Africa’s Must-Attend Tech & Startup Events — November 2025…

By: Ovie George

Nigerian-owned SoftTalk Messenger has unveiled a monetisation programme empowering African creators to earn from engagement and community building while maintaining user privacy and security.

SoftTalk Messenger Launches Monetisation for African Content Creators

Nigerian-owned SoftTalk Messenger has unveiled a monetisation programme empowering African creators to earn from engagement and community building while maintaining user privacy and security….

By: Ovie George

Honor is reportedly developing another smartphone with a massive 10,000mAh battery, apart from the upcoming Power 2. The new device, rumored to be from the X series, could redefine battery performance in the mid-range market.

Honor Reportedly Working on Another 10,000mAh Battery Phone Besides Power 2

Honor is reportedly developing another smartphone with a massive 10,000mAh battery, apart from the upcoming Power 2. The new device, rumored to be from the…

By: Emeka Nwachukwu

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched public inquiries on the amended Internet Code of Practice, Licensing, and Enforcement Process Regulations to strengthen transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s telecom sector.

Nigeria Advances Digital Inclusion with Nationwide Awareness Forum Hosted by NCC

Nigeria Advances Digital Inclusion with Nationwide Awareness Forum Hosted by NCC…

By: Wura Obadare

PalmPay and Wema Bank have achieved a historic milestone as the first institutions to complete a live transaction on the NIBSS National Payment Stack (NPS), marking a new era of speed, security, and interoperability in Nigeria’s digital payments ecosystem.

PalmPay, Wema Bank Complete First Live Transaction on NIBSS National Payment Stack

PalmPay and Wema Bank have achieved a historic milestone as the first institutions to complete a live transaction on the NIBSS National Payment Stack (NPS),…

By: Wura Obadare

Unlike in Canada, where the company has blocked news content to protest a law that would compel it to pay publishers in the country, Meta says news organizations can continue to post links, Reels and so on to Facebook in those three territories. Users shouldn’t have any issues with accessing news content there either. According to Meta, this effort is to funnel resources toward services and products users care more about, and the changes are set to take effect in early December. Meta says it will honour existing Facebook News deals with publishers in the UK, France and Germany. However, it won’t renew those pacts or enter into new ones in those countries. Moreover, the company doesn’t “expect to offer new Facebook products specifically for news publishers in the future.” As news content currently comprises less than three per cent of the content displayed in users’ Facebook feeds, Meta asserts that users are primarily focused on short-form videos, connecting with others, and discovering opportunities, interests, and passions

Meta Earns $7 Billion Annually from Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram, Report Reveals

A new report reveals Meta earns an estimated $7 billion yearly from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, with 15 billion high-risk ads displayed daily…

By: Adamu Garba

Samsung and NVIDIA have joined forces to create the world’s first AI factory, combining advanced chip manufacturing with intelligent computing powered by NVIDIA GPUs — marking a new era in autonomous semiconductor production and digital transformation.

Samsung and NVIDIA Partner to Build World’s First AI Factory, Pioneering the Future of Intelligent Chip Manufacturing

Samsung and NVIDIA have joined forces to create the world’s first AI factory, combining advanced chip manufacturing with intelligent computing powered by NVIDIA GPUs —…

By: Adamu Garba

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