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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
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
Climate Tech is not so much a ‘sector’ per se as it covers a wide range of use casesAfrica’s Must-Attend Tech & Startup Events — November 2025
Nigerian game designer Ideon Uwem, founder of Novatrax Studio, shares his journey from learning design in Edo State to creating culture-rich African games like Aki and Pawpaw Epic Run, his breakthrough project with over 400,000 downloads.Aki and Pawpaw Epic Run Was My Breakthrough Moment – Nigerian Designer Building Culture-Driven Gaming Startup
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
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
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
Climate Tech is not so much a ‘sector’ per se as it covers a wide range of use casesAfrica’s Must-Attend Tech & Startup Events — November 2025
Nigerian game designer Ideon Uwem, founder of Novatrax Studio, shares his journey from learning design in Edo State to creating culture-rich African games like Aki and Pawpaw Epic Run, his breakthrough project with over 400,000 downloads.Aki and Pawpaw Epic Run Was My Breakthrough Moment – Nigerian Designer Building Culture-Driven Gaming Startup
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

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What you should know Nigeria’s unemployment rate as of the end of 2020 rose to 33.3% from 27.1% recorded as of Q2 2020, indicating that about 23,187,389 (23.2 million) Nigerians remain unemployed. According to the last Gross Domestic Product Report, released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the information and communication sector grew by 13.8%% in full-year 2020 compared to 11.08% recorded in 2019 and 9.65% in 2018.

Unemployment: Tech can be used to reduce youth unemployment – BOI

The FG disclosed that Technology can be used as a catalyst to solve the youth unemployment crisis in Nigeria, citing that embracing tech and infusing…

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Yemi Osinbajo

ICT: FG to reconvene Technology and Creativity Advisory Council – VP

The Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osibanjo stated that the FG is re-convening the Technology and Creativity Advisory Council, to advise the government on policies…

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Cloud scheduling startup, Calendly LLC announced it has raised $350 million in new funding to provide liquidity for early shareholders and employees and continue product development.

Calendly, cloud scheduling platform raises $350m on $3bn valuation

Cloud scheduling startup, Calendly LLC announced it has raised $350 million in new funding to provide liquidity for early shareholders and employees and continue product…

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According to a report bythe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the health crisis linked to the COVID-19 pandemic played a significant role in the use of new educational technologies across Africa.

Africa FinTech Foundry rolls out accelerator program, to fund Nigerian startups

Africa FinTech Foundry rolls out accelerator program, to fund Nigerian startups. Africa FinTech Foundry has kick-started an accelerator program, which provides funds and mentorship for…

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FG moves to develop first Nigeria made electric vehicle

The Federal Government through one of its agencies, the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Zaria has set up a 22-member project team for the…

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startup

Six Nigerian Startups Join 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa

Google has unveiled the ninth cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa, with six Nigerian startups among the 15 AI-driven companies chosen to spearhead…

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Nigcomsat

NigComSat signs new deal to boost rural connectivity in Nigeria

Nigeria Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat) has entered a new partnership with Hotspot Network Limited aimed at expanding internet access to rural communities across Nigeria….

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Meta

Meta says Nigerian, Ghanaian content creators can now earn money on Facebook.

Meta has announced that content creators in Nigeria and Ghana can now start earning money from their Facebook content, beginning Monday, July 1, 2024….

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Nigeria’s fintech Rise makes Techstars & Western Union Accelerator shortlist

Nigeria’s fintech Rise makes Techstars & Western Union Accelerator shortlist

Rise, a Nigerian fintech startup, has been selected to join the Techstars & Western Union Accelerator program in the United States….

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Lagos introduces technology devices to capture traffic violations

The Lagos State Government has announced the introduction of a technology device called the Traffic Management Solution Device (TMS), to ensure that residents of the…

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

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Nigerian game designer Ideon Uwem, founder of Novatrax Studio, shares his journey from learning design in Edo State to creating culture-rich African games like Aki and Pawpaw Epic Run, his breakthrough project with over 400,000 downloads.

Aki and Pawpaw Epic Run Was My Breakthrough Moment – Nigerian Designer Building Culture-Driven Gaming Startup

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