Why Banks Need a Strong Decisioning Backbone for the AI Era
For years, banks have modernised around channels. For example, mobile apps became better, onboarding became faster and customer engagement became…
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Abu Dhabi Fund for Development Monitors Progress of Key Development Projects in Africa
92% completion rate for the rehabilitation of the “Sokodé – Bassar” Road in Togo 80% completion rate for road infrastructure…
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Nigeria Loses Up to N5 Trillion Yearly to Food Waste, New Study Warns
A new report by Rome Business School Nigeria says weak infrastructure, poor storage systems and rising economic pressure are reshaping…
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The AI Tools Small Businesses Actually Need, and How African Entrepreneurs Can Use Them
Running a small business has always meant doing more with less. The accountant is also the HR manager. The founder…
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UK Backs Structured London Tech Week Programme for African Founders Eyeing UK Market Entry
The UK government has thrown its weight behind a new week-long programme designed to give African founders a structured pathway…
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Africa’s Rural Connectivity Gap: What the Numbers Miss and Why It Still Matters
Nigeria crossed a broadband milestone at the end of 2025. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission, broadband penetration reached 50.58%…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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WATISE 4.0 Set for June as Experts Tackle AI’s Impact on Telecoms, Fintech, ERP & HR
West Africa’s leading regional telecommunications, technology and business forum, the West Africa Telecommunications Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (WATISE), will be…
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MTN Foundation Opens Applications for 2026 Scholarships
Driven by its commitment to advancing academic excellence and empowering the next generation of Nigerian leaders, the MTN Foundation has…
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Chika Nwosu Champions Embedded Finance at PAFON 3.0 as Key to Africa’s Digital Economy
PalmPay’s Managing Director, Mr. Chika Nwosu, delivered a compelling address on the transformative role of embedded finance in Africa, at…
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Nigeria’s CardForté Turns Five, Showcasing Impact on Domestic Payment Infrastructure
For Nigeria’s rapidly expanding financial sector, the true bottleneck to scaling has rarely been user acquisition; it has been the…
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PAFON 3.0: Obadare Urges Fintechs to Choose Trust Over Speed
Nigeria’s fast-growing digital payments ecosystem is increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats, with cybersecurity expert and Chief Visionary Officer of Digital…
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At PAFON 3.0, TeamApt Emphasizes Role of Payment Rails in Financial Inclusion
Stakeholders at the Payment Forum Nigeria 2026 have emphasised the need for robust and reliable payment infrastructure to drive financial…
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Dala Studio Partners Miva Open University to Train 25,000 AI Creators in Nigeria
Gebeya Inc., the pan-African technology company behind Dala Studio, Africa’s all-in-one AI-powered creator studio, today announced a strategic partnership with…
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ITR Fellowship 4.0 Opens Applications for Young Africans Seeking Leadership Development and Internship Placements
The ITR Fellowship has launched its fourth cohort, inviting applications from young Africans aged 18 to 30 who are looking…
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This Friday: PAFON 3.0 Brings Payments Innovation to Lagos
…Sets Agenda for Fair Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion Nigeria’s foremost payments and financial inclusion dialogue platform, Payments Forum Nigeria…
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MINE 1000: The 2026 Hunt for Nigeria’s Top Entrepreneurial Stories
Nigeria’s entrepreneurial spirit is one of its greatest untapped national assets. Across cities, campuses, and communities, millions of small business…
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NITDA, NNPC Join Forces to Digitize Nigeria’s Energy Sector
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Research, Technology and Innovation Unit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company…
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UAE Strengthens Supply Chains Amid Nigeria’s Expanding Trade Ties
As Nigeria continues to expand its trade footprint, the need for more resilient and efficient global supply chains has become…
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Fintech Giants PalmPay and TeamApt Sponsor PAFON 3.0
Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON), the country’s leading industry platform for digital finance stakeholders, has announced PalmPay and TeamApt as key…
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The Distributed Bet: How Remote-First Startups Are Reshaping Africa’s Tech Landscape
For much of the past decade, Africa’s startup conversation centred on hubs in Lagos, Nairobi, Cape Town, and Accra. The…
