When considering whether to use software on your computer or a cloud service, both options have advantages. What I love about cloud services is how simple it is to share files.  Instead of emailing documents, you can send a link, and the other person can access it immediately. Plus, if the cloud service lets you […]

The Kenyan Ministry of Interior announced on Thursday via their official Ministry of Interior X post that all social media companies operating in the country must establish physical offices. This directive aims to address cybersecurity challenges, promote responsible technology use, and curb harassment, hate speech, and incitement to violence. Read also: Kenya Primary School Education […]

Intel Corporation announced the winners of its 2024 Community Reach Program on Wednesday. This program supports innovative African projects that aim to improve lives in underserved communities.  Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore founded Intel in 1968, and the company has a long history of utilising technology for the greater good. Read also: AfDB and Intel […]

Dubai has launched the Creators HQ at Emirates Towers to attract 10,000 influencers to the UAE. This announcement was made on January 12, 2025, during the third edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2025, marking Dubai’s latest effort to tap into the booming creator economy. The summit, held from January 11 to 13 under […]

The Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOLagos) Season 3 has set a new streaming milestone for Showmax, breaking its own first-day viewership record in Nigeria and Ghana.  The reality series premiered on Monday, 13 January 2025, as a fast-follow release on Showmax after airing on Africa Magic. This achievement underscores the growing demand for premium African […]

Microsoft has unveiled Copilot Chat, an advanced conversational AI tool aimed at revolutionising productivity and workflows across its platforms.  Announced on Wednesday in a blog post, the tool integrates AI into everyday tasks, empowering businesses and individuals to achieve more efficiently. Read also: AI to replace 41% of jobs by 2030: World Economic Forum Copilot […]

The ground-breaking platform Halo AI, which is revolutionising the way creators and brands work together, announced a seed fundraising of $6 million during a competition at the 1 Billion Followers Summit which was held from January 11 to 13, 2025. Strategic investors participated in the round, which was led by Raed Ventures and Shorooq. These […]

The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) in Nigeria has been awarded a grant by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency on Monday to conduct a feasibility study on the possibility of providing internet access to 12 million people by installing new fibre optic backbone infrastructure throughout the nation. HIP Consult Inc., […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has authorised Mobile Network Operators – MTN, Airtel, Globacom, and 9mobile to disconnect Zenith Bank, UBA and other commercial banks’ Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes from their networks from January 27. The telecom operators have been complaining for years about the banks’ failure to pay them for the USSD […]

Smart Zambia and Copper belt University (CBU) have signed an agreement to promote localised software and systems development, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Through this strategic relationship, CBU will become a digital hub that offers individuals access to government services and possibilities for digital literacy. The Acting National Coordinator for SMART Zambia, Mulomba Hameja, […]

Nine Deposit Money Banks have been fined a total of N1.35 billion by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)for not making cash available through Automated Teller Machines during the yuletide. Following spot checks that showed non-compliance with the apex bank’s cash distribution norms, each bank was fined N150 million. First Bank Plc, Fidelity Bank Plc, […]

Vodacom and Orange have announced a groundbreaking partnership to enhance rural connectivity in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This program unveiled on Tuesday is the first rural TowerCo partnership in Africa and targets underprivileged areas. Read also: Vodacom South Africa leads Corporate Social Impact rankings for a record eighth year Expanding access to connectivity […]

Amazon Web Services (AWS) said on Tuesday that it will expand its payment flexibility to include support for the Egyptian Pound and Nigerian Naira. The goal is simplifying customer transactions in these locations and lowering foreign exchange and regulatory costs. Read also: Meet Amazon’s best-selling laptop, the Acer Aspire 5 New payment options for local […]