Anambra ICT Agency Sets Vision for AI-Powered Future
The Anambra State ICT Agency has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s vision of a smart and liveable…
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AVEVA and IMD Business School Launch Landmark Industrial Intelligence Report
The Industrial Intelligence Report reflects input from over 275 senior leaders across 12 industry sectors It demonstrates that organizations are…
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NCC EVC, Maida Leads Speaker Lineup for 17th BoICT Leadership Lecture
Dr.Aminu Maida, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has been confirmed as Special…
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From No Light to Building Communities Worth Millions – Idah Abdulwahab Story
Growing up in Mararaba without reliable electricity or internet, Idah Abdulwahab Dominion, known online as domicrypt had every reason to…
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After a Decade Designing for Global Brands, He Built a Finance App That Doesn’t Touch Your Bank Data
Toheeb Popoola didn’t set out to be a founder. For more than a decade he solved problems with design at…
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DIV Fund Opens Application of up to $1.5M for African Innovators
The DIV Fund is accepting applications from organisations with evidence-backed solutions tackling poverty across low- and middle-income countries. If that’s…
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Upperlink and ICANN Lead Push for Wider Participation in UA Day 2026
…Upperlink, ICANN, UNESCO, UASG Advancing a Truly Global, Multilingual Internet Upperlink has announced its collaboration with the Internet Corporation for…
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Applications Open for Cartier Women’s Initiative for Female Entrepreneurs
The Cartier Women’s Initiative has opened applications for its 2027 edition, with women-led businesses across Africa eligible to compete for…
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Rooted in Africa, Building for the Digital Frontier-The Rene Dzernyuy Story
How Rene Dzernyuy turned personal experience with online fraud into SecureAfric, a platform dedicated to making cybersecurity education real and…
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Ransomware Surges as Cyber Threats Spike in April 2026
Angola and Nigeria top the list of EMEA countries most targeted by cyber threat actors, while attacks to Financial Services…
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UAE–Nigeria Partnership Ushers in New Era of Trade and Innovation
Global trade is becoming harder to navigate. Supply chains remain under pressure, capital is shifting, and countries are reassessing how…
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Kaspersky Pushes IT Leaders to Prepare for Modern Cyber Threats
Kaspersky has expanded its Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation (KIPS) with new advanced cyberattack scenarios tailored specifically for IT organisations. The…
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AfCFTA and Korea Join Forces to Back African Startups in New Acceleration Drive
The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat has opened applications for a new round of its Startup Acceleration and Partnership…
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Why Most Data Strategies Fail Before They Even Begin
Most organisations do not have a data strategy problem, but one of visibility. Across industries, businesses continue to invest in…
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AMMBAN Says Agency Banking Is Critical to Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
The National President of the Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN), Dr. Obioha Oti, has described…
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Nigeria Deepens Data Privacy Push with NDPC-BPP-NGF Partnership
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has signed separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP)…
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Samsung Unveils Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G, Packing Pro-Level Features at Awesome Price
Samsung Electronics West Africa announced the new Galaxy A57 5G and Galaxy A37 5G, the latest Galaxy A series devices…
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Crypto Savings vs. Traditional Bank Savings Accounts: What is the Difference?
For most people, a savings account is the default place to park idle money. It is familiar, easy to understand,…
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Anthropic Strikes Compute Deal with SpaceX, Raises Claude API and Claude Code Limits
Anthropic has entered into a partnership with SpaceX that will significantly expand its computing infrastructure, a move the AI safety…
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African Agrifood Startups Can Pitch for Up to $1M at THRIVE’s 2026 Global Impact Challenge
THRIVE Agrifood, the Silicon Valley-based agrifoodtech accelerator backed by SVG Ventures, has opened applications for its 2026 Global Impact Challenge…
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LG Reinforces Audio Leadership as Nigerians Demand Smarter, Premium Sound Experiences
Deepens its presence in Nigeria’s growing audio market with high-performance xboom speakers and Soundbars tailored to evolving consumer lifestyles. LG…
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World Password Day 2026: Why Strong Passwords Are No Match for AI and Infostealers
Welcome to the real World Password Day 2026 this Thursday, May 7th, and it’s not the one where we remind…
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Meta Strengthens Teen Safety with New AI-Powered Age Assurance Tools
Meta has announced new advancements in its age assurance technology as part of its ongoing efforts to create safer, age-appropriate…
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SAS Institute Unveils AI-Ready Data Platform with Built-In Governance
Integrated analytics and AI-driven automation help enterprises prepare, govern and activate data for trusted AI at scale. As enterprises race…
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Charles Soludo Reappoints Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata as ICT Agency MD, Confirms Other Key Appointments
The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has approved the reappointment of Mr. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata (CFA)…
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Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun Calls for Fair Digital Payments to Drive Economic Prosperity
The Vice President, Fintech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR), Dr. Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun, has called for a shift in Nigeria’s digital finance…
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UNICEF Femtech Ventures Launches First Cohort, With Six African Startups Among Eleven Selected Globally
Eleven technology startups from Africa and Asia have been selected as the inaugural cohort of UNICEF Femtech Ventures, a five-year…
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Digital government is a critical infrastructure need for the digital economy
The digital economy offers Africa a once-in-a-generation opportunity to accelerate progress against key development priorities and unlock long-term prosperity. It…
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Policy at the Core of Nigeria’s Digital Growth, Says NITDA
The Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has underscored the central role of policy as an enabler…
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Included VC Pilots Africa Investor Fellowship to Close the Continent’s Investment Capability Gap
A new fellowship programme is targeting a persistent but often overlooked problem in Africa’s venture capital landscape: the shortage of…
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