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Meta has awarded $200,000 to 12 AI startups across Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal, and South Africa through its Llama Impact Accelerator 2025, supporting innovative solutions in healthcare, education, agriculture, and public services.Meta Awards $200,000 to 12 AI Startups from Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal, and South Africa
The Future of WhatsApp’s Expansion As Meta continues to roll out updates across devices, the company’s goal is clear: to make WhatsApp the most convenient, accessible, and versatile communication tool available. With smartwatch integration now complete, users can expect more cross-platform features that enhance productivity and real-time communication.WhatsApp Launches on Apple Watch: A New Step Toward Seamless Cross-Device Communication
The Nigerian box office earned ₦573 million in October 2025, one of its strongest months this year, led by Yemi Morafa’s Gingerrr and a lineup of high-performing Nollywood and international titles.Nigerian Box Office Hits ₦573 Million in October, Driven by “Gingerrr” and Strong Nollywood Lineup
MultiChoice, now owned by Canal+, has cut DStv decoder prices in South Africa by up to 57% starting November 1, 2025, as part of efforts to win back subscribers amid rising streaming competition and declining pay-TV numbers.CANAL+ Strengthens Global Communications Team Following MultiChoice Integration
The British Council introduces AiBC, an AI-powered English learning platform combining decades of teaching expertise with artificial intelligence to help learners practise real conversations and communicate confidently.British Council Launches AiBC: AI-Powered Platform to Enhance English Learning Worldwide
Meta has awarded $200,000 to 12 AI startups across Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal, and South Africa through its Llama Impact Accelerator 2025, supporting innovative solutions in healthcare, education, agriculture, and public services.Meta Awards $200,000 to 12 AI Startups from Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal, and South Africa
The Future of WhatsApp’s Expansion As Meta continues to roll out updates across devices, the company’s goal is clear: to make WhatsApp the most convenient, accessible, and versatile communication tool available. With smartwatch integration now complete, users can expect more cross-platform features that enhance productivity and real-time communication.WhatsApp Launches on Apple Watch: A New Step Toward Seamless Cross-Device Communication
The Nigerian box office earned ₦573 million in October 2025, one of its strongest months this year, led by Yemi Morafa’s Gingerrr and a lineup of high-performing Nollywood and international titles.Nigerian Box Office Hits ₦573 Million in October, Driven by “Gingerrr” and Strong Nollywood Lineup
MultiChoice, now owned by Canal+, has cut DStv decoder prices in South Africa by up to 57% starting November 1, 2025, as part of efforts to win back subscribers amid rising streaming competition and declining pay-TV numbers.CANAL+ Strengthens Global Communications Team Following MultiChoice Integration
The British Council introduces AiBC, an AI-powered English learning platform combining decades of teaching expertise with artificial intelligence to help learners practise real conversations and communicate confidently.British Council Launches AiBC: AI-Powered Platform to Enhance English Learning Worldwide

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Final Thoughts Rachel’s departure marks a significant leadership change for M&S at a time when the company is navigating both the financial and reputational fallout of a major cyber attack. With Sacha Berendji stepping into the role, M&S aims to stabilize its digital operations and restore investor and consumer confidence.

M&S Digital Chief Steps Down Months After Cyber Hack

Marks & Spencer’s digital chief Rachel exits after a major cyber hack projected to cost the retailer £300 million. Operations director Sacha Berendji takes over…

By: Wura Obadare

Final Thoughts: Grammarly Is No Longer Just English-First With this update, Grammarly has evolved from being just an English writing assistant to a multilingual productivity platform. Whether you’re writing in Spanish, German, or English—or translating across languages—Grammarly now helps you communicate more effectively across borders. For professionals, students, and businesses, the combination of multilingual editing + instant translation makes Grammarly a much more powerful tool in 2025.

Grammarly Expands Beyond English: Adds Support for 5 New Languages and Translation Tool

Grammarly now supports Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, and Italian, plus a translation tool covering 19 languages. Learn how Grammarly’s multilingual update improves writing, editing, and…

By: Wura Obadare

Final Verdict: Should iPhone 16 Owners Upgrade? The iPhone 16 was already an excellent device, but the iPhone 17 series makes significant upgrades in: Display (120Hz ProMotion everywhere) Cameras (dual 48MP, better zoom, sharper selfies) Performance (A19 + cooling) Battery life & charging (faster + bigger cells) AI features (available from launch) For iPhone 16 owners, the jump to iPhone 17 is not just incremental—it’s meaningful, especially if you’re a gamer, content creator, or someone who values speed and display quality.

iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16: Is Apple’s New Upgrade Worth It?

Apple’s iPhone 17 series is here with the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and the slim iPhone 17 Air. Here’s how it compares…

By: Emeka

Nvidia-backed AI startup Perplexity secures $200 million in new funding at a $20 billion valuation, strengthening its position in the AI browser market against rivals like OpenAI.

Perplexity Finalizes $20 Billion Valuation with $200 Million Funding Round

Nvidia-backed AI startup Perplexity secures $200 million in new funding at a $20 billion valuation, strengthening its position in the AI browser market against rivals…

By: Adamu Garba

Licence terms should be at least 15 years, with modest reserve prices, and spectrum set-asides should be avoided in favour of sharing models like leasing.

Cool Ideas Launches 5G Fixed Wireless to Expand High-Speed Internet Access in South Africa

Cool Ideas introduces 5G Fixed Wireless Access in South Africa, bringing high-speed, uncapped Internet to homes and businesses outside fibre coverage zones….

By: Wura Obadare

Onafriq partners with Visa to launch Visa Pay in the Democratic Republic of Congo, bridging mobile money wallets with digital payments and boosting financial inclusion.

Onafriq and Visa Launch Visa Pay to Bridge Mobile Money and Digital Payments in DRC

Onafriq partners with Visa to launch Visa Pay in the Democratic Republic of Congo, bridging mobile money wallets with digital payments and boosting financial inclusion….

By: Cynthia Okafor

The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has launched a Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop under the National Girls-in-ICT Programme, aimed at boosting digital literacy and coding skills for young girls in the Upper West Region.

Ghana Strengthens Girls-in-ICT Drive with 100 Trainers and 1,000 Students in Upper West

The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has launched a Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop under the National Girls-in-ICT Programme, aimed at boosting digital…

By: Efua Nana

Liberia’s Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications reviews its National ICT Policy to boost broadband, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion, driving the country’s digital transformation.

Liberia Reviews National ICT Policy to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Liberia’s Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications reviews its National ICT Policy to boost broadband, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion, driving the country’s digital transformation….

By: Wura Obadare

Kaspersky’s Commitment to Cyber Defense Yuliya Novikova, Head of Digital Footprint Intelligence at Kaspersky, explained: “With the External Attack Surface module, we give security teams not only visibility of what attackers can see but also recommendations to reduce exposure and respond effectively. By enriching DFI with EASM functionality, we expand the scope of our Threat Intelligence portfolio and deliver cross-product synergies that empower teams with deeper insights, faster investigations, and stronger cyber resilience.” Conclusion As digital perimeters expand, security teams face growing challenges in keeping up with hidden vulnerabilities. With the External Attack Surface module, Kaspersky equips organizations with the tools needed to discover, assess, and remediate risks—building a stronger and more proactive cybersecurity posture.

Kaspersky Launches New External Attack Surface Module to Strengthen Cybersecurity

Kaspersky launches a new External Attack Surface module within its Digital Footprint Intelligence service, helping organizations monitor, detect, and secure internet-facing assets to strengthen cyber…

By: Adamu Garba

African fintech giant Flutterwave has responded to the Bank of Ghana’s suspension of certain remittance services, assuring customers and stakeholders that its core financial operations remain unaffected.

Flutterwave Clarifies Bank of Ghana Suspension, Confirms Core Services Remain Operational

African fintech giant Flutterwave has responded to the Bank of Ghana’s suspension of certain remittance services, assuring customers and stakeholders that its core financial operations…

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Discover how integrating automation, AI, and skilled analysts transforms Security Operations Centres (SOCs) into proactive guardians of business resilience. Written by cybersecurity expert Motunrayo Fransisca Ogundipe.

Building an Efficient Security Operations Centre (SOC): The Key to Cyber Resilience

Apple releases iOS 26.1, improving battery life, performance, and security for iPhones. The update fixes bugs, enhances privacy, and adds new child safety features for users across Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and beyond.

Apple Rolls Out iOS 26.1 Update with Major Performance and Security Improvements

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