Nigeria has taken another bold step in its race to become a major digital economy in Africa, following the unveiling of a new artificial intelligence-focused infrastructure initiative by the National Information Technology Development Agency. The agency, widely known as NITDA,…
Akwa Ibom State is stepping up efforts to modernise public education through a fresh partnership with global education technology organisation, EIDU, in what officials describe as a major move towards digitally driven learning across primary schools. The collaboration is part…
Nigeria’s growing ambition to become a serious player in artificial intelligence took centre stage again as UNICCON Group unveiled more of its indigenous AI solutions built specifically for African realities, languages and industries. The Abuja-based technology company has continued to…
The global semiconductor industry is entering what experts now describe as its most transformative era in decades, with artificial intelligence rapidly becoming the biggest force shaping the future of technology, manufacturing, finance, healthcare and consumer electronics. Taiwanese chip giant TSMC…
Networking giant Cisco has announced plans to cut about 4,000 jobs globally as it doubles down on artificial intelligence infrastructure, even as the company posted stronger-than-expected revenue forecasts that excited investors across Wall Street. The company’s shares surged sharply after…
Africa’s remittance and cross-border payments space has received a significant lift after the French development finance institution, Proparco, announced a new investment in Cauridor, a fast-growing fintech building payment infrastructure across the continent. The deal, revealed during the Africa Forward…
MTN Group has opened its 2026 financial year on a strong note, recording a 21.1 percent rise in service revenue for the first quarter on a constant currency basis. The performance reflects continued resilience across its African operations, with Nigeria…
Kenya is stepping up efforts to position its young people at the centre of Africa’s fast-growing digital economy with a new national push for Artificial Intelligence and robotics education. The initiative, led by the Communications Authority of Kenya in partnership…
Nokia has unveiled a new wave of agentic artificial intelligence capabilities for fixed broadband and home networks, positioning itself at the centre of what analysts believe could become a $6.2 billion telecom AI market by 2030. The announcement signals a…
Small businesses across Africa may soon gain stronger access to funding following a fresh financing partnership between Proparco and Equity Group Holdings aimed at supporting entrepreneurs, women-led enterprises and climate-focused projects on the continent. The agreement, announced on Tuesday, introduces…
The United Arab Emirates is intensifying its race to become a global leader in space technology and autonomous systems, and the latest partnership between Space42 and Sindan signals just how serious that ambition has become. At the centre of the…
French development finance institution Proparco has entered a major partnership with Yas and AXIAN Energy in a move that could significantly reshape digital connectivity and renewable energy infrastructure across Africa. The three organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at…
MTN Group has released fresh financial details tied to its proposed acquisition of the remaining stake in IHS Towers, giving shareholders and market watchers a clearer picture of how the landmark telecom infrastructure deal could reshape the company’s balance sheet…
Telecommunications operators in Lagos are preparing for a coordinated infrastructure cleanup exercise aimed at improving network reliability, reducing environmental clutter, and addressing long-standing concerns about abandoned telecom equipment scattered across parts of the city. The initiative, scheduled to begin this…
A fresh debate over Nigeria’s tech workforce has erupted after comments by Tosin Eniolorunda, chief executive of Moniepoint, triggered widespread reactions across the country’s digital and business communities. The fintech executive had stated publicly that the company was struggling to…
