The initiative is designed to improve digital literacy and prepare both students and out-of-school children for the demands of a fast-changing world.

The announcement came on Tuesday from Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), during a media briefing in Abuja.

Announced on June 24, 2025, this funding the company’s first private bond on the Moroccan market—secured MAD 3 billion (approximately $330 million) from institutional investors. The capital aims to...

With Africa already contributing $30 billion to that figure, Nigeria has a compelling case to become a continental fashion powerhouse.

Far from being just another screen, the new model combines artificial intelligence with advanced privacy protection, placing it at the centre of the connected home.

Barau, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, brings decades of financial expertise to the role.

The agency says the move is a major step towards improving national security and strengthening cyber safety.

In just one year, M-KOPA Kenya has collaborated with Turaco Insurance Agency to offer Hospital Cash insurance to over 1 million Kenyans. Announced 12 March 2025, this achievement is part of M-KOPA’s...

Businesses are now being warned not to conceal transactions as monitoring becomes faster, secure, and more transparent.

The anniversary drew dignitaries, staff, partners and friends who gathered to celebrate the bank’s journey from a modest start-up to a leading name in Nigerian banking.

The social commerce platform has expanded into 11 new African countries, riding on the back of a strategic partnership with Nigerian payments giant Flutterwave.

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PalmPay, a leading Nigerian fintech, has announced a strategic partnership with Jumia, the e-commerce giant. The collaboration allows PalmPay users to pay for Jumia products directly from their...

The government of Chad has approved a new license for Elon Musk's satellite internet provider, Starlink, as part of a mission to bring faster internet connectivity to the region. This long-awaited...

Global players were making big moves this week in tech, while African startups continued to remain resilient and innovative.

The three-day event, hosted at the Government House in Gusau, was designed to close the digital knowledge gap that leaves many women behind.

The move, officials say, will redefine how teachers prepare and deliver classroom content.

Orange, the French telecom giant, has recorded a 0.5% increase in fourth-quarter revenue, reaching €10.4 billion ($10.9 billion). The company's strong performance in Africa and the Middle East, where...

With the update rolling out this summer in the United States, users of Perplexity Pro will soon be able to shop, book tickets, or plan travel and check out seamlessly using PayPal or Venmo.

Operating in 14 countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, the telecoms giant says it now reaches 81.2% of Africa’s population, with renewed focus on underserved rural communities.