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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

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Nollywood star Funke Akindele has set a new African box office record after Behind The Scenes earned over ₦2.1 billion, becoming the highest-grossing Nollywood film ever.

Behind The Scenes Breaks ₦2.1bn Barrier as Funke Akindele Emerges Africa’s Top-Grossing Filmmaker

Nollywood star Funke Akindele has set a new African box office record after Behind The Scenes earned over ₦2.1 billion, becoming the highest-grossing Nollywood film…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Microsoft Kenya Country Manager Phyllis Migwi will leave the company in February, ending a three-year leadership period marked by cloud growth, public-sector partnerships, and tech ecosystem expansion.

Microsoft Kenya Country Manager Phyllis Migwi Announces Exit After Three-Year Tenure

Microsoft Kenya Country Manager Phyllis Migwi will leave the company in February, ending a three-year leadership period marked by cloud growth, public-sector partnerships, and tech…

By: Wura Obadare

MultiChoice Nigeria has appointed Kemi Omotosho as its next CEO, effective January 2026, as long-serving chief executive John Ugbe prepares to retire after nearly 15 years.

MultiChoice Nigeria Names Kemi Omotosho as CEO in Leadership Transition Effective January 2026

MultiChoice Nigeria has appointed Kemi Omotosho as its next CEO, effective January 2026, as long-serving chief executive John Ugbe prepares to retire after nearly 15…

By: Wura Obadare

inDrive is preparing to introduce in-app advertising across major markets, including Nigeria, as it looks to diversify revenue beyond ride-hailing in cost-sensitive regions.

inDrive Set to Roll Out In-App Advertising as It Expands Super App Ambitions in Nigeria

inDrive is preparing to introduce in-app advertising across major markets, including Nigeria, as it looks to diversify revenue beyond ride-hailing in cost-sensitive regions….

By: Ovie George

X says it will roll out Smart Cashtags next month, enabling real-time crypto and stock price tracking directly in posts—bringing market data into social conversations and advancing its Everything App strategy.

X to Launch Smart Cashtags for Real-Time Crypto and Stock Prices Next Month

X says it will roll out Smart Cashtags next month, enabling real-time crypto and stock price tracking directly in posts—bringing market data into social conversations…

By: Ovie George

Starlink, a satellite internet service by SpaceX, has announced a price reduction for its hardware in Nigeria. The cost of the Starlink kit, essential for accessing the service, has been slashed by 21%, dropping from ₦378,000 to ₦299,000, effective this October.

Starlink Still Unavailable in Lagos and Abuja Three Months After Halting New Orders

Three months after Starlink stopped accepting new orders in Lagos and Abuja, the satellite internet service remains unavailable as capacity issues spread, leaving new and…

By: Ovie George

A Nigerian-founded defense tech startup has raised $11.75 million to expand autonomous security systems across Africa, focusing on infrastructure protection, border security, and counterterrorism.

African Defence Technology Startup Secures $11.75 Million to Protect Critical Infrastructure

A Nigerian-founded defense tech startup has raised $11.75 million to expand autonomous security systems across Africa, focusing on infrastructure protection, border security, and counterterrorism….

By: Ovie George

deletions would free up the “name space” of dormant accounts

Elon Musk Announces Plan to Open-Source X’s Recommendation Algorithm in Seven Days

Elon Musk says X will release its recommendation and advertising algorithm as open source within a week, signalling a major transparency shift amid intensifying regulatory…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and owner of X, has unveiled his latest creation, an artificial intelligence chatbot named “Grok” with a penchant for sarcasm and a playful sense of humour.

Unfiltered AI or Digital Harm? How Grok Is Fueling a Rise in Non-Consensual Deepfake Pornography

Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot is under scrutiny for enabling non-consensual deepfake pornography. Legal experts explain Nigeria’s data protection, cybercrime laws, and the risks facing AI…

By: Adamu Garba

Piggyvest’s 2025 W.A.E.C. report shows Nigerians prioritised rent, vacations, and new businesses amid rising living costs, as the fintech paid out ₦1.3 trillion to over 6 million users.

Piggyvest Report Reveals Nigerians Saved Most for Rent, Travel, and Business in 2025

Piggyvest’s 2025 W.A.E.C. report shows Nigerians prioritised rent, vacations, and new businesses amid rising living costs, as the fintech paid out ₦1.3 trillion to over…

By: Cynthia Okafor

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