In a significant move to widen access to technology and skills for communities often left out of the digital economy, global tech company HP Inc., in partnership with the HP Foundation, has officially opened applications for its 2026 Future of…
In a breakthrough moment for African tech and security, a Nigerian defence startup has successfully raised $11.75 million in a seed funding round to develop an advanced suite of homegrown defence systems that can monitor and protect critical infrastructure across…
In a year when digital transformation is reshaping the way companies operate across Africa, a fresh risk landscape has emerged with one clear leader: cybersecurity. A recently released study by the Internal Audit Foundation in partnership with the African Federation…
In a world where malaria still takes too many lives, especially in Africa, SORA Technology has secured an additional $2.5 million in funding that could change how the disease is tracked and controlled. The fresh capital comes from the second…
In a major step forward for digital infrastructure across Africa, Stacuity and iONLINE have unveiled a powerful new approach to programmable mobile connectivity that promises to reshape how enterprises access and control network services across the continent and beyond. This…
According to a report by AI Insider, Cloudforce, an up-and-coming technology firm based in Maryland, United States, has announced the successful close of a $10 million Series A investment round led by Owl Ventures with key participation from Microsoft’s venture…
In a development that has stirred conversation across Nigeria’s education sector, the Federal Government has allocated N1.764 billion in the 2026 Appropriation Bill to fund 300 fresh Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarships for Nigerian students. According to Nairamtrics, the allocation…
In the year ending 2025, the global technology landscape saw a dramatic and closely watched shift in artificial intelligence leadership. For years, OpenAI’s ChatGPT stood as the poster child of generative AI, defining the mainstream narrative around what AI could…
In a major development shaping the future of technology and global industry, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to join a United States-led partnership designed to strengthen critical technology supply chains. This move brings two influential Gulf…
Egypt has risen to the top of the African continent in the latest global assessment of artificial intelligence preparedness by Oxford Insights. In the 2025 Government Artificial Intelligence Readiness Index, Egypt achieved first place among African nations and a notable…
Nigeria is rapidly emerging as one of Africa’s most compelling technology investment destinations heading into 2026. Against a backdrop of dynamic growth, deepening startup activity, and a youth-driven digital transition, both local and international experts are placing renewed confidence in…
South African waters have become the scene of a significant naval event as China, Russia and Iran began a week of joint naval exercises this Saturday. The host government describes the operation as part of the expanded BRICS Plus framework…
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, global home robotics leader Roborock pulled back the curtain on what could be its most transformative cleaning innovation yet. The company showcased a prototype of a robotic vacuum that not…
In a landmark move aimed at closing Nigeria’s widening digital divide, the Federal Government has formally inaugurated a high-level committee to guide the training and certification of one million Nigerians in digital literacy and emerging technology skills. The launch, which…
In a move that signals a significant shift in the global corporate learning and development landscape, NIIT Learning Systems Limited has successfully completed the acquisition of SweetRush, Inc., a US-based leader in AI-enabled custom learning design, for up to USD…
