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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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FG to use space technology to boost agriculture – NASRDA

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has announced that it will implement space technology techniques to boost Nigeria’s agricultural production…

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CBN reportedly suspends Paystack and other non-bank financial institutions from offering BVN validation services

The Central Bank of Nigeria has reportedly suspended finTechs and other third-party partners from offering BVN validation service….

By: Author Africa

Apple devices now available to shoppers on Konga

Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-Commerce giant, is now a prime destination for the best deals in the market on all Apple products. The development comes…

By: Author Africa

AfDB set to mobilize $25 billion to scale up African climate adaptation

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has formally launched the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) that would mobilize $25 billion to scale up and accelerate climate…

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Google has refuted claims about the imminent shutdown of its widely used email service, Gmail. This is contrary to screenshots circulating on X, with a message which declared, “As of August 1, 2024, Gmail will officially be sunsetted.

Google threatens to remove its search engine from Australia due to media code

Google said that it will disable its search engine in Australia if the government proceeds with a media code that would force it and Facebook…

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SpaceX says it’s pursuing necessary licenses to bring Starlink to Nigeria

American private space exploration company founded by Elon Musk, SpaceX says it is working to pursue all necessary licenses needed to bring the Starlink Satellite…

By: Author Africa

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Agric tech startup, Thrive Agric receives $1.5 million grant to boost incomes of 50,000 farmers

Building on its work to boost food security in Nigeria through technology-driven agricultural services, Thrive Agric has launched an ambitious 1-year project to support 50,000…

By: Author Africa

Iphone

iPhone users top 1 billion, Apple posts revenue of $111.4 billion

The world’s most valuable listed company, Apple, printed better-than-expected results for its fiscal first quarter on the basis that users acquired more Macs, iPads, iPhones,…

By: Author Africa

Akinwunmi Adesina, AFDB

AFDB to assist West African countries deliver on carbon emission reductions

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is strongly committed towards extending financial support to the West African countries in meeting their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) targets…

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Electoral Reform: Introduction of technology enhances credibility of elections – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the introduction of technology enhances the credibility of elections in Nigeria and that it is working…

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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

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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