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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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Twitter said that the plan is to make the feature available for only Twitter Blue subscribers in the coming weeks…

Finally, Twitter is set to roll out the edit button feature this month

Twitter said that the plan is to make the feature available for only Twitter Blue subscribers in the coming weeks……

By: Author Africa

over the years, Afrobeats has become shorter with most tracks not exceeding a three minutes band. There are many reasons why this is so.

How streaming algorithms have become Afrobeat’s biggest gatekeeper

over the years, Afrobeats has become shorter with most tracks not exceeding a three minutes band. There are many reasons why this is so….

By: IBK

African women’s participation in STEM fields remains disproportionately low

African women in Tech: It’s time to close the gender gap by Oluwaseyi Kehinde-Peters

African women’s participation in STEM fields remains disproportionately low…

By: IBK

The argument from some of these executives is that, from their experience, working onsite is more productive and can be a good way to boost morale for staff…

Remote work: There is a brewing war between tech executives and talents in Africa

The argument from some of these executives is that, from their experience, working onsite is more productive and can be a good way to boost…

By: IBK

WhatsApp now supports passkeys for encrypted backups, offering a passwordless, more secure way to restore chats. The update uses Face ID, fingerprint, or PIN for seamless authentication across Android and iOS.

We are witnessing the rise of WhatsApp influencers in Africa

Sometimes, the influencer accounts are called WhatsApp TVs| Accounts can have over 11,000 viewers for each status post…

By: IBK

Stripe partners with Twitter to introduce USDC payout program for creators

Stripe, a popular American financial services and software service company, has announced the rollout of crypto payouts for its product, Stripe Connect, and Twitter being…

By: Author Africa

WhatsApp now supports passkeys for encrypted backups, offering a passwordless, more secure way to restore chats. The update uses Face ID, fingerprint, or PIN for seamless authentication across Android and iOS.

WhatsApp introduces new feature to enable users call unsaved numbers

Social media platform, WhatsApp has announced a new feature that will now enable users to call numbers that are not saved on their phones….

By: Author Africa

TikTok partners Cannes on 75th annual film festival

TikTok wants to inspire artists and creatives who wish to tell their stories in a unique way | *TikTok launched #TikTokShortFilm competition, which invites Nigerians,…

By: IBK

Conclusion Nigeria’s partnership with Big Tech firms to build hyperscale data centers represents a bold step toward digital independence, AI leadership, and economic growth. By combining local innovation with global collaboration, Nigeria is setting the stage to become Africa’s leading hub for cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure.

NITDA to initiate code of conduct for social media activities in Nigeria

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said that it was partnering with relevant stakeholders to come up with a code of conduct for…

By: Author Africa

Meta, however, rejected the accusations. Company spokesperson Andy Stone said the claims were based on “selectively leaked internal documents crafted to create a false narrative,” adding that there was never a blanket ban on researching young users. The whistleblower testimonies have reignited calls to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), a bill co-sponsored by Senator Blackburn. Although it passed the Senate last year, it stalled in the U.S. House of Representatives. With mounting criticism from lawmakers and regulators, Meta is once again under fire for how it balances child protection, platform safety, and profitability in its rapidly expanding VR ecosystem.

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, plans to launch retail stores as part of metaverse push

Meta, the owners of Facebook, is concluding plans to open its first retail stores ahead of its plans to develop products for the metaverse…

By: Author Africa

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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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