Nigeria’s data centre market is projected to grow from 56.1MW in 2025 to over 218MW by 2030, driven by investments from Equinix, Airtel, and OADC. Learn how this surge positions Nigeria as Africa’s next digital hub.
Nigerian Senate Approves Electric Vehicle Transition Bill Amid Tinubu’s CNG Drive
The Nigerian Senate has approved the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill to phase out petrol-powered vehicles and boost EV manufacturing, aligning with President Tinubu’s CNG clean energy initiative.
Moni Africa Rebrands as Rank, Acquires Zazzau Microfinance Bank and AjoMoney to Deepen SME Financing in Africa
Nigerian fintech Moni Africa has rebranded as Rank and acquired Zazzau Microfinance Bank and AjoMoney to expand its financial offerings, boost small business support, and drive financial inclusion across Africa.
3MTT: Ministry Launches Portal to Connect Employers with Vetted Digital Trainees
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy has launched the 3MTT–NJFP Placement Initiative portal to connect Nigerian employers with pre-screened digital talents trained under the 3 Million Technical Talent program.
Airtel Money Launches Cloud-Native Platform to Transform Mobile Financial Services Across Africa
Airtel Money has launched a next-generation cloud-native mobile money platform powered by Comviva’s mobiquity® Pay, enhancing scalability, security, and innovation for over 49.8 million users across Africa.
Cassava Technologies Launches Africa’s First GPU-as-a-Service to Strengthen AI Sovereignty
Cassava Technologies has launched Africa’s first GPU-as-a-Service platform, becoming the continent’s first preferred NVIDIA Cloud Partner to power local AI innovation across South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco.
ALTON Warns National Digital Economy Bill May Cause Regulatory Overlap in Nigeria’s ICT Sector
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has cautioned that the proposed National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill could create regulatory overlaps between NITDA and NCC if not properly aligned with existing ICT laws.
House of Reps Advances E-Governance Bill to Transform Nigeria’s Public Service Delivery
The House of Representatives is pushing the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill to modernize Nigeria’s public service delivery through transparency, digital inclusion, and smarter governance.
Nigeria’s Retail Market Poised for Agentic AI Revolution – Juliet Anammah
At the Africa Retail Congress 2025, Juliet Anammah and Omniretail’s Deepankar Rustagi highlighted how agentic AI and data-driven tools will transform Nigeria’s informal retail sector into a digital powerhouse.At the Africa Retail Congress 2025, Juliet Anammah and Omniretail’s Deepankar Rustagi highlighted how agentic AI and data-driven tools will transform Nigeria’s informal retail sector into a digital powerhouse.
Truecaller Faces Backlash in South Africa Over Alleged Privacy Violations
Truecaller is under investigation in South Africa for potential breaches of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). The probe could redefine how digital platforms handle user and non-user data across Africa.