Accra, Ghana – July 24, 2025 — In a landmark step for Africa’s tech ecosystem, Google today inaugurated the first AI Community Centre in Accra, Ghana, as the flagship symbol of a sweeping US$37 million initiative committed to bolstering artificial intelligence…
In a speech that signalled Nigeria’s bold leap into the future, Dr Emomotimi Agama, Director‑General of Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), underscored the government’s ambition to position the country—and Africa at large—as a global leader in a swiftly evolving, tech‑driven economy.…
In a bold move to electrify artificial intelligence development across the African continent, Google has unveiled a $37 million commitment aimed squarely at addressing pressing food, education, linguistic, and innovation challenges. Launched on July 24, 2025, this milestone initiative brings together…
In a landmark move poised to reshape the country’s digital infrastructure, the Federal Executive Council of Nigeria has green‑lit an expansive plan for deploying 90,000 km of fibre-optic cable nationwide. This bold initiative, initiated by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation &…
In a bold move to accelerate the digital evolution of Nigeria’s vibrant small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), HP Inc., Google’s Hustle Academy, and UpSkill Universe united to host a hands-on bootcamp at the upscale Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. The…
In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, one message resonates strongly across Nigerian educational circles: students must learn global skills to thrive. Scholars under the banner of Professors Without Borders recently issued a clarion call, urging Nigerian students to broaden their…
In a bold move that reflects Nigeria’s increasing recognition of creative entrepreneurship, Train Network—a leading creative advocacy group—has unveiled a pioneering initiative aimed at reigniting and re-educating Nigerian youth. Designed to bridge the gap between innate creativity and industry-standard proficiency,…
In a transformative step for Nigeria’s higher education and research sector, the Federal Government, under the leadership of the Minister of Education, is set to launch the highly anticipated Diaspora BRIDGE platform. Scheduled for 10 AM on Monday, July 28, at the…
French media heavyweight Canal+ S.A. has formally sealed its $3 billion acquisition of MultiChoice Group, the South African media titan behind the popular DStv and GOtv pay‑TV platforms. The deal, valued at roughly 55 billion South African rand, was granted…
In a landmark announcement at the STEMtastic Adventures! Africa symposium, the African Union Development Agency–NEPAD (AUDA‑NEPAD) unveiled its much-anticipated African EdTech 2030 Vision: Plan & Policy Framework—a continental blueprint designed to usher in a new era of digital education that…
In a spirited address delivered in Abuja on July 22, 2025, Malam Kashifu Inuwa, Director‑General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), reaffirmed his agency’s unwavering determination to elevate Nigerian startups onto the global stage. Speaking at the North…
In mid‑July 2025, a devastating cyber‑espionage campaign was launched against on‑premises Microsoft SharePoint servers—widely used by businesses, governments, universities, and utility providers around the globe. Leading cybersecurity investigations reveal that multiple Chinese‑affiliated threat groups orchestrated the breach, exploiting critical vulnerabilities…
In a stark warning issued this month, Nigeria’s telecom operators, represented by the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), have sounded the alarm over a surge in the vandalism and theft of telecom infrastructure that threatens to significantly…
In Nigeria—a country of over 220 million people—digital access is no longer a luxury; it’s a pathway to education, economic opportunity, and social mobility. Yet, for many Nigerians, access remains fragmented, unreliable, and often misleading. Enter VERJ Technologies, a rising…
In a strategic milestone for Africa’s digital transformation, Itana—the trailblazing Digital Special Economic Zone—has officially launched what is being hailed as the continent’s first full‑stack AI and data growth zone. Announced on July 23, 2025, this initiative marks a paradigmatic shift, offering…