Today in London, education and technology leaders gathered at the Google AI for Learning Forum, a landmark event exploring the future of learning in an AI-driven world. In a bold move to reshape educational experiences globally, Google announced $30 million…
In a move set to redefine digital infrastructure in West Africa, Equinix, the global leader in digital connectivity and data centres, has unveiled plans to launch a state-of-the-art data centre in Lagos. The $22 million LG3 facility marks Equinix’s first…
In an exciting development for Africa’s tech ecosystem, Google has joined forces with Cassava Technologies to make its Gemini AI accessible to millions of people across the continent. This collaboration is a major step toward making artificial intelligence more inclusive…
In Cape Town on 11 November 2025, the stage was set for a pivotal moment in Africa’s digital journey. At the annual AfricaCom 2025, Dr. Song Xiaodi — President of the Small Cell Product Line at Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.…
In a landmark move this week, Nigeria and France launched a fresh partnership to fortify data privacy and governance across the nation. At a formal event in Lagos, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and the French Treasury’s Nigeria office…
When I first heard about the collaboration between Teraco and NAPAfrica, I felt a sense of optimism. For too long, Africa has watched its digital ambitions slowed by reliance on infrastructure outside the continent. Now, with a fresh move in…
In a development signalling fresh momentum for Egypt’s booming technology services landscape, the global telecoms giant Ericsson has today inked a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Egypt’s Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA). Under the patronage of Prime Minister…
In a move poised to reshape the continent’s technological landscape, Nigeria-based pan-African organisation Cassava Technologies has officially become the first African partner of NVIDIA in the “NVIDIA Cloud Partner” (NCP) programme. The frontman for this bold push is Zimbabwean telecoms…
In a vibrant Lagos evening buzzing with curiosity and innovation, Kora, a leading payment infrastructure company, successfully hosted the second edition of its celebrated “Sundown Sessions.” Themed “AI in Africa: Scaling Beyond the Hype,” the event drew over 400 entrepreneurs,…
In a decisive effort to bridge the digital divide and ensure every Nigerian can participate fully in the digital economy, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to host the first-ever Digital Economy Awareness and Sensitization Fora on November 13,…
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the world, Nigeria’s education system stands at a crossroads. The chatter is everywhere—from university lecture halls to government offices, from tech hubs to social media feeds: AI is coming, and education must catch up. But…
In a bold stride towards transforming healthcare delivery, Persivia, a U.S.-based AI healthcare leader, has officially launched its National Health Intelligence (NHI) Initiative in Saudi Arabia. Unveiled during the Global Health Exhibition (GHE) 2025, the initiative aims to leverage artificial…
As Africa continues its journey towards socio-economic transformation, one undeniable truth emerges: the continent cannot achieve its full potential without prioritising gender inclusion in higher education. While access to tertiary institutions has improved over the past decades, Sub-Saharan Africa still…
In a striking show of early engagement, over 11,000 students across Nigeria have uploaded their academic project papers to the newly launched portal of the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) within just three weeks of its rollout. The scheme,…
In a deal that reads almost like a cloak-and-dagger chapter in tech history, Apple Inc. is reported to be paying around US$1 billion annually to Google LLC in order to license access to Google’s cutting-edge AI model and bolster its…