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Adamawa State Signs Landmark Satellite Broadcasting Deal with NIGCOMSAT

Adamawa State has signed a historic satellite broadcasting deal with NIGCOMSAT to expand Adamawa Television’s (ATV) reach across Africa, advancing Governor Fintiri’s Adamawa 2.0 digital…

By: Wura Obadare

NIGCOMSAT and Kenyan Space Agency Explore Strategic Space Partnership

NIGCOMSAT and the Kenyan Space Agency have begun talks to strengthen collaboration in satellite technology, national security, and Africa’s role in global space policy….

By: Wura Obadare

Amazon to Refund $1.5 Billion in Prime Subscription Case Settlement

Amazon agrees to refund $1.5 billion and pay $1 billion in penalties after FTC lawsuit over Prime subscriptions. Settlement includes easier cancellation and consumer protection…

By: Wura Obadare

Fraudsters Register 4,300 Fake FIFA World Cup 2026 Domains to Scam Fans

Cybercriminals have registered more than 4,300 fake FIFA World Cup domains since August 1, 2025, in a coordinated effort to scam fans and exploit the…

By: Adamu Garba

Airtel Africa to Build Tech Hubs in Nigeria and DRC to Boost Digital Skills

Airtel Africa has announced plans to build tech hubs in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo to foster digital skills, support startups, and empower…

By: Ovie George

Meta Rolls Out Global Message Translation on WhatsApp for Seamless Communication

WhatsApp has launched a global message translation feature, allowing users to translate chats directly within the app while maintaining privacy. Available on Android and iPhone,…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Nigeria’s N-ATLAS Shows Africa Is Shaping Global AI, Says Minister Tijani

Nigeria’s Minister Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani unveils N-ATLAS, a multilingual, open-source AI model digitizing Nigerian languages and placing Africa at the forefront of global artificial intelligence….

By: Adamu Garba

Mastercard and Smile ID Partner to Power Secure Digital Identity Across Africa

Mastercard partners with Smile ID to strengthen digital identity solutions in Africa, enabling secure onboarding, fraud prevention, and financial inclusion across the continent….

By: Ovie George

Egypt’s ICT Minister Meets with Cisco, Vodafone, and iQor to Boost Tech Sector

Egypt’s ICT Minister Amr Talaat met with Cisco, Vodafone, and iQor executives in New York to discuss digital skills, network infrastructure, and BPO investments under…

By: Adamu Garba

Ericsson Strengthens 5G Leadership with Gartner Magic Quadrant Recognition

Ericsson has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for CSP 5G RAN Infrastructure, marking its fifth consecutive year of recognition and…

By: Ovie George

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