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Google Rolls Out First 100,000 Career Certificate Scholarships in Ghana
Kenya Unveils AI for Disability Initiative at Connected Africa Summit 2026
Bybit Expands Crypto Payments in South Africa Through MoneyBadger Integration
Amazon, Anthropic Expand Multi-Billion Dollar AI Alliance to Power Global Compute and Scale Generative AI
Egypt, Intel Strengthen AI Partnership to Boost Digital Infrastructure and Talent Development
Google Rolls Out First 100,000 Career Certificate Scholarships in Ghana
Kenya Unveils AI for Disability Initiative at Connected Africa Summit 2026
Bybit Expands Crypto Payments in South Africa Through MoneyBadger Integration
Amazon, Anthropic Expand Multi-Billion Dollar AI Alliance to Power Global Compute and Scale Generative AI
Egypt, Intel Strengthen AI Partnership to Boost Digital Infrastructure and Talent Development

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MTN Commits $1.1 Billion to Boost Ghana’s Network, Expand 5G and Improve Service Quality

Telecommunications giant MTN Group has announced plans to invest over $1.1 billion in Ghana over the next three years, as part of a major push…

By: Innovation Author

Five Must-Have Apps Helping Muslims Navigate Ramadan in the Digital Age

Five Must-Have Apps Helping Muslims Navigate Ramadan in the Digital Age As Ramadan 2026 begins, millions of Muslims worldwide are embracing one of Islam’s most…

By: Bamgbose Aishat

PayPal’s partnership with Paga marks a strategic reset in Nigeria, replacing its failed expansion model with local integration, execution, and predictable payments infrastructure.

PayPal’s Nigeria Relaunch Through Paga Shows a Shift From Control to Collaboration

PayPal’s partnership with Paga marks a strategic reset in Nigeria, replacing its failed expansion model with local integration, execution, and predictable payments infrastructure….

By: Adamu Garba

Google has launched its AI Skilling Blueprint for Africa, offering governments a structured policy guide to train AI talent. The initiative also includes $2.25 million to create trustworthy, AI-ready public data sets across the continent.

Google Trends Highlights Nigerians’ Growing Interest in Business, Wellness and Self-Development in 2026

Google Trends data from early January 2026 shows Nigerians increasingly searching for entrepreneurship, personal development, health, and skills as they plan for growth….

By: Adamu Garba

Worried about the 7.5% VAT on banking transactions in Nigeria? Here’s a clear breakdown of what’s being taxed, what hasn’t changed, and how it affects your money.

Understanding the 7.5% VAT on Banking Transactions and What It Means for Nigerians

Worried about the 7.5% VAT on banking transactions in Nigeria? Here’s a clear breakdown of what’s being taxed, what hasn’t changed, and how it affects…

By: Ovie George

African startups secured $441.9 million in October 2025, a 217% jump from September. Mega-rounds, securitization deals, and strong fintech and clean energy investments drove the rebound across Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and South Africa.

African Startup Funding Hits $3.2bn in 2025, Marking Strong VC Recovery

Venture capital investment in African startups climbed to $3.2 billion in 2025, the continent’s strongest performance in three years, according to Africa: The Big Deal….

By: Ovie George

Terra Industries has raised $11.75 million in a landmark seed round led by Silicon Valley investors to expand African-made defence hardware, drones, and AI-powered security systems.

Terra Industries Secures $11.75M Seed Funding to Build Defence Hardware Across Africa

Terra Industries has raised $11.75 million in a landmark seed round led by Silicon Valley investors to expand African-made defence hardware, drones, and AI-powered security…

By: Ovie George

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.

Top 7 African Remittance Startups to Watch in 2026 as Diaspora Transfers Surge

With Africans sending $56 billion in remittances to Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024, these seven startups—LemFi, NALA, Africhange, Pesa, TapTap Send, Afriex, and Mukuru—are leading the…

By: Ovie George

A Surfshark report shows Nigeria has recorded 23 million email breaches since 2004. Cybersecurity expert Mukaila Temitope Olajumoke outlines seven risky online habits that expose users to hackers — and how to protect your personal data.

7 Online Habits That Put Your Personal Data at Risk

A Surfshark report shows Nigeria has recorded 23 million email breaches since 2004. Cybersecurity expert Mukaila Temitope Olajumoke outlines seven risky online habits that expose…

By: Adamu Garba

Fintech adoption in Nigeria’s agriculture sector is still slow, but digital payments are helping farmers access credit, build financial identities, and connect to wider markets. Here’s how technology is reshaping rural livelihoods.

How Fintech Is Powering Nigeria’s Agricultural Transformation Through Digital Payments

Fintech adoption in Nigeria’s agriculture sector is still slow, but digital payments are helping farmers access credit, build financial identities, and connect to wider markets….

By: Ovie George

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