Google has taken another big step to cement its presence in Africa’s digital economy by announcing free one-year access to its AI Pro plan for students in Nigeria and seven other African countries. The offer is available to undergraduates and…
In a major announcement on September 18, 2025, Google revealed plans to invest more than US$1 billion into artificial intelligence (AI) and internet infrastructure across Africa. The purpose: to open doors for millions of young Africans, giving them access to…
OpenAI has just published a ground-breaking research paper that tries to demystify one of the most persistent problems in artificial intelligence: why large language models (LLMs) sometimes “hallucinate”—that is, why they confidently state things that are not true. Rather than…
In a landmark report released this week, McKinsey & Company has raised expectations for Africa’s future in artificial intelligence. Their study, titled “Leading, not lagging: Africa’s gen AI opportunity”, contends that generative AI (gen AI) could deliver between US$61 billion…
In a year marked by significant growth in Africa’s ICT sector, Digital Realty Nigeria has emerged as a standout player, bagging two of the most prestigious honours at the 10th African Digital Economy Awards held in Nairobi, Kenya. The company…
Nigeria is at a turning point. The nation that embraced the mobile phone revolution two decades ago now faces an even greater opportunity: the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and 5G networks. Globally, these technologies are no…
Bolt has officially taken the crown in Nigeria’s mobility market, beating global rivals Uber and inDrive to become the most downloaded travel app in the country. This development, confirmed by fresh data from Sensor Tower, marks a turning point in…
Nigeria’s tech ecosystem just received a major boost as MTN Nigeria unveiled its Cloud Accelerator Programme, a 12-week hybrid initiative designed to empower innovators across fintech, healthtech, agritech, edtech and cleantech. With 20 startups selected to take part, the programme…
MTN Group Ltd., Africa’s largest telecommunications company, is taking a bold step into the future. The company has confirmed that it is in advanced talks with potential partners from the United States and Europe to establish AI-ready data centres across…
Nigeria’s Caring Africa has achieved a historic milestone after being selected as the only African organisation in the 2025 cohort of the Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures Innovation Lab. This recognition shines a spotlight not only on the organisation’s…
East African nations have embarked upon an important dialogue to align their university education systems. The aim is to synchronise academic standards across the region so that students, scholars, and economies all benefit. These talks, which opened at the 14th…
In today’s Nigeria, mobile phones are more than just communication tools—they are lifelines for banking, education, entertainment, and even governance. Behind this digital lifeline, two names stand tall: MTN Nigeria and Airtel Africa. According to the latest figures released by…
Nigeria’s financial technology sector is preparing for one of its biggest gatherings yet as Nigeria Fintech Week 2025 (NFW25) sets the stage from October 7 to 9. The event, hosted in Lagos, Abuja, and Enugu, will bring together nearly 20,000…
Nigeria has stepped back from one of its most controversial trade policies in recent years, suspending the 4% Free on Board (FOB) levy on imported goods after a storm of opposition from businesses, trade groups, and economic experts. The announcement,…
In March 2025, Sub-Saharan Africa recorded one of its most significant milestones in the digital finance space: on-chain cryptocurrency trading volumes reached nearly US$25 billion in a single month. This was the highest monthly figure of the year so far,…