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…

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…

In a landmark development for public administration in Nigeria, the Federal Government has confirmed that all 31 federal ministries and departments are now fully compliant with digital operations, completing the long-standing push to transition to a paperless civil service. This…

In a landmark moment for Africa’s technology landscape, global chipmaker Qualcomm has successfully concluded the third edition of its Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program. This year’s programme finale 2025 showcased outstanding innovation from emerging African tech startups and…

In a major tech moment for Africa’s digital economy, Cassava Technologies and Gebeya Inc. have officially launched Gebeya Dala, a new artificial intelligence creator platform designed to open up digital creation to millions of Africans. The announcement was made in…

In a major development that could redefine education for millions of children across sub-Saharan Africa, global philanthropist Bill Gates and Abu Dhabi’s strategic investment arm ADQ unveiled a four-year initiative worth USD 40 million to support artificial intelligence-enabled learning solutions.…

In a significant indicator of Nigeria’s accelerating journey toward a digital economy, Softline Technologies and Services AB of Sweden has openly praised the National Identity Management Commission’s (NIMC) transformation efforts and signalled intentions for deeper collaboration. The high-profile engagement, which…

Microsoft is significantly ramping up its training programmes in digital and artificial intelligence skills across Nigeria to help the nation meet the demands of the fast-evolving digital economy. The leading technology company said its expanded initiative has already reached hundreds…