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Lesotho, UNDP Strengthen Partnership on Digital Transformation and AI Development
Kenya, France Partner on New Science and Engineering Complex at University of Nairobi
Ooredoo, du Partner on Landmark Subsea Cable Project to Boost UAE Digital Connectivity
Guinea Signs Deal for Second Submarine Fibre-Optic Cable to Expand Internet Capacity
Omantel Launches AI Centre of Excellence to Boost Oman’s Digital Innovation Ecosystem
Lesotho, UNDP Strengthen Partnership on Digital Transformation and AI Development
Kenya, France Partner on New Science and Engineering Complex at University of Nairobi
Ooredoo, du Partner on Landmark Subsea Cable Project to Boost UAE Digital Connectivity
Guinea Signs Deal for Second Submarine Fibre-Optic Cable to Expand Internet Capacity
Omantel Launches AI Centre of Excellence to Boost Oman’s Digital Innovation Ecosystem

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Sheryl Sandberg played a pivotal role in Facebook’s transformation from a revenue-less startup to a digital advertising giant

Sheryl Sandberg leaves Facebook and Instagram board after 12 years

Sheryl Sandberg played a pivotal role in Facebook’s transformation from a revenue-less startup to a digital advertising giant…

By: IBK

North African country, Egypt is making moves with its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) project and is set to launch around 2030, per reports.

Egypt is reportedly working towards e-pound CBDC by 2030

North African country, Egypt is making moves with its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) project and is set to launch around 2030, per reports….

By: IBK

Nigeria’s National Identification Number enrolments climbed to 123.9 million in October 2025, NIMC data shows, as Lagos and Kano remain the leading states amid efforts to reach 95% national coverage.

NIMC temporarily suspends third-party agents from NIN enrollment ahead of CBN deadline

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has temporarily suspended Front-End Partners (FEPs) from participating in National Identification Number (NIN) enrolments….

By: IBK

Finally, CAMON 20 Premier 5G tops the list. The CAMON 20 5G Premier is the flagship device in the CAMON 20 series. It has a 6.9-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 512GB of internal storage, 8 GB of RAM, and a 5000 mAh battery. The device also has a 50MP sensor-shift OIS, a 108MP quad rear camera, an 8MP ultrawide angle and macro shooter, and a 2MP portrait lens. It has a 32MP front camera with dual flash and runs on Android™ 13. The Dimensity 8050 processor powers it.

Embrace the future of connectivity with the Tecno Camon 20 Premier 5G

The Tecno Camon 20 series, launched in Lagos on May 9, already created a buzz among smartphone enthusiasts. The TECNO Camon 20 series is worth…

By: IBK

As a technologist, reskilling is crucial if you want to stay ahead of the curve and remain competitive in today’s job market

Here are the 6 most in-demand skills technologists need for 2024 by Ofejiro Ikogho of Andela

As a technologist, reskilling is crucial if you want to stay ahead of the curve and remain competitive in today’s job market…

By: IBK

As of 2021, the country has a total of 191.4 million bank accounts, with 133.5 million actively in use…

CBN orders banks, mobile money operators to revalidate customers’ BVN by January 31

As of 2021, the country has a total of 191.4 million bank accounts, with 133.5 million actively in use……

By: IBK

Contactless payment options will make it easier for Small and Medium Enterprises to accept payments

How Mastercard’s contactless solutions is driving digital payment transformation in Nigeria

Contactless payment options will make it easier for Small and Medium Enterprises to accept payments…

By: IBK

ChatGPT leads AI site traffic with over 14bn visits as male users constitute 69.5% of total AI tool usage

OpenAI Reportedly Seeks New Funding at $100 Billion Valuation

ChatGPT creator OpenAI is reportedly in early talks to raise a new round of funding that could value the company at $100 billion or more,…

By: Wura Oba

Nairaland Founder Responds to Website Takedown Following Abuse Report

Nairaland, one of Nigeria’s most visited online forums since its launch in 2008, recently went offline due to an unresolved abuse report….

By: Wura Oba

Gov Sanwo-Olu says his govt has disbursed N500m to 40 Lagos-based startups

Sanwo-Olu says Lagos has disbursed over N500 million to 40 tech startups

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said that his government has so far disbursed over N500 million to more than 40 tech startups in the…

By: Wura Oba

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