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…
Amid rising questions and commentary, the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) has stepped forward to clarify the oversight surrounding the approval of the new Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe (FUST Epe) in Lagos State. In an official statement…
Every Nigerian student who has written a research paper knows the frustration: endless hours spent formatting references, double-checking citation styles, and hunting down elusive journal links. For Kamil Bello and Habeeb Lawal, those long nights in the library became the…
Africa’s place in the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is at a crossroads, and stakeholders from across media, entertainment, business, and creative sectors are raising the alarm. Experts say the continent risks falling behind in the fast-evolving AI race if…
Nigeria stands at a pivotal moment in its digital evolution. Ilesanmi Ade-Ademola, a prominent advocate for youth development and technology innovation, emphasises that the country’s success in the global digital economy hinges on empowering its young population. With over 60%…
In a bold step towards shaping Nigeria’s digital future, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to launch the inaugural Digital Awareness and Sensitisation Fora. This strategic initiative aims to bridge the gap between policy formulation, digital infrastructure, and the…