In a vibrant showcase of African ingenuity and technological excellence, Qualcomm Technologies Inc has successfully concluded the third year of its Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program, spotlighting the extraordinary rise of tech-led solutions across the continent. The year’s…
In an exciting development for global media, Al Jazeera Media Network has announced the rollout of a new artificial intelligence platform called The Core. This initiative is set to transform how journalism is produced and consumed around the world by…
In a powerful and thoughtful appeal that has stirred conversations across the continent today, Nigeria’s pioneer aerospace and aeronautical engineer, Mr Christopher Mbanefo, urged leaders and citizens of Africa to come together with a shared determination to prioritise emerging technologies…
Microsoft’s new AI boss, Mustafa Suleyman, has laid out a bold vision for the future of artificial intelligence and the role his company must play in shaping it for the world. In a recent interview on the popular Moonshots with…
In a decisive move to tighten security and improve the experience for travellers using foreign cards in Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed all banks and financial institutions operating in the country to roll out multi-factor authentication…
In a bold move that speaks directly to the challenges students face in today’s fast-changing job market, the Singapore Institute of Management has launched a highly anticipated digital tool called CareerSense, an AI career guidance platform for students. The rollout…
Millions of Nigerians know the moment well when travelling into the countryside or visiting far-flung communities, and their mobile phones lose signal. Even though about 88 per cent of the population has some level of terrestrial network access, many rural…
2025 will be remembered as the year cybercrime struck across industries and continents. From multinational corporations to critical infrastructure, no one was spared from the reach of sophisticated hackers and organised cybercrime syndicates. Data theft, system outages, ransomware and operational…
In a move that has captured global attention and stirred intense debate across Silicon Valley and beyond, OpenAI is reportedly in talks to raise a staggering $100 billion funding round that could place its valuation at around $830 billion. If…
In a bold move that could reshape digital connectivity across the continent, Smart Africa has teamed up with Nigeria’s Ascend Digital Solutions to test a new platform that allows secure data sharing across borders. The pilot project, known as the…
Africa’s startup scene is drawing growing attention from big corporate investors in 2025 as corporate venture capital investment hits its strongest levels in three years. Fresh data shows that the number of corporate-backed rounds surged in the first half of…
In a year already defined by changing rhythms in private markets, the global exit landscape recorded on December 19 2025 reflects a mix of activity, strategic movements by investors, and wider trends shaping how companies and funds realise value. From…
PayPal, one of the world’s most recognised digital payment companies, has announced a major push to expand into African markets in 2026 with the launch of its new PayPal World platform. This expansion is part of a reported USD 100…
As Africa’s digital terrain rapidly evolves, the engine driving this transformation is firm technology infrastructure and the development of home-grown expertise. According to Joel Egbai, Chief Executive Officer of Edgebase Technologies, the progress of Nigeria and West Africa’s digital economy…
In a decisive move that points to a future where Nigeria leads digital innovation across Africa, Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) has rolled out a comprehensive strategy to accelerate the country’s journey into a competitive digital economy. The four-year plan, officially…
