As part of initiatives to increase digital access and innovation, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the country’s telecom regulator, has inaugurated an Emerging Technologies Centre in Ogun State Institute of Technology in Igbesa, Ogun State. The Universal Service Provision Fund is being used to carry out the initiative, which intends to improve the educational experience […]

Rockstar Games is gearing to deliver an exciting free upgrade for Grand Theft Auto (GTA V) on PC, scheduled for release on March 4, 2025. This update brings a host of new features that align the PC version with enhancements previously exclusive to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. From stunning visual improvements to thrilling […]

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday supported Flutterwave, a leading African fintech company, on a quest to get listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).  This development marks a crucial step for the company as it seeks to expand its presence in the Nigerian financial sector. Read also: NGX Group invests in Ethiopia’s new Securities Exchange, boosting […]

AI in Nigeria is a growing community of forward-thinking leaders and tech enthusiasts striving to place Nigeria at the forefront of the global AI revolution. On February 21, 2025, they hosted InnovateAI Lagos 2025 at the Landmark Event Centre, marking the highly anticipated second edition of their flagship AI conference. The theme “Scaling AI Adoption […]

Volkswagen, a global automotive giant, announced on February 23, 2025, its plans to introduce e-tractors in Nigeria.  This initiative, backed by the German government, aims to enhance agricultural mechanisation in Nigeria to support its industrial growth and food security. Read also: Google X launches AI farming startup, Heritable Agriculture Introduction of e-tractors: enhancing agricultural efficiency […]

On February 20, 2025, Kenya’s tax appeal tribunal upheld the Kenya Revenue Authority‘s (KRA) decision to classify Ebee Mobility Kenya’s consignment of e-bikes as fully built units rather than assembled parts. This ruling has dealt a setback to the e-mobility startup, which will now face higher taxes. Read also: EFTCorp launches cloud-based payment system for […]

Amazon has announced that it will discontinue its app store on Android devices, effective August 20, 2025. This decision was announced on February 20, marking the end of Amazon’s decade-long attempt to compete with Google’s Play Store on Android platforms. Read also: AI domination? Amazon’s $100 billion investment says yes Amazon appstore ending on Android […]

Rwanda is set to introduce digital clinics—virtual healthcare facilities that use digital technology to provide remote medical services—to address its shortage of healthcare professionals, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH). The country currently has only one healthcare worker per 1,000 people, far below the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended ratio of four per 1,000. […]

WE, the top ICT service provider in Egypt, on Friday announced a partnership with Vezeeta, the top digital healthcare platform in the Middle East and Africa, to offer WE GOLD customers a special added value that will make it simpler and better for them to access high-quality healthcare services at substantial savings. This step falls […]

OpenAI announced a remarkable achievement on February 20, 2025, that it now serves 400 million weekly active users.  OpenAI’s Chief Operating Officer, Brad Lightcap, expressed gratitude on X, stating, “We feel very fortunate to serve 5 percent of the world every week.” This growth underscores the increasing adoption of AI tools globally. This milestone represents […]

Startups and investors seeking to shape the future of Africa’s technology landscape are invited to be part of Tech Unite Africa 2025, taking place on March 27, 2025, at Muson Center, Lagos. This year’s event comes with a game-changing opportunity as Tech Unite Africa partners with the Startup World Cup to host the Lagos Regional […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday announced the repatriation of $120,548.43 and N70.6 million to foreigners defrauded by Yahoo Boys. A chunk of the victims were American, Spanish and Swiss citizens. EFCC said the restitution of ill-gotten funds was “a gesture of its commitment to tackling economic and financial crimes,” according to […]

As of Q3 2024, Elon Musk‘s internet company, Starlink, emerged the second-largest Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Nigeria in terms of subscribers, a data report by the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) has shown. The data showed that at the conclusion of the quarter, the company’s active client base in Nigeria grew to 65,564, overtaking FiberOne, […]

The CEOs of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola, and Alami, Ms. Olu White, met with NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, and the three organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their cooperation in the areas of FinTech innovation, digital literacy, infrastructure development, and open-source technology promotion. NITDA announced in a statement on Friday. Read […]

On Saturday, Safaricom Ethiopia donated 10 million ETB to the Mekedonia Charity Organization to support their work in providing hope, dignity, and care for the elderly and disabled. “We believe in the power of the community, and today, we are proud to reaffirm our commitment to making a meaningful difference,” Safaricom stated on Saturday. Read […]

Ethiopia’s top telecom and digital solutions provider, Ethio Telecom, has launched 5G services in the cities of Dessie and Kombolcha on Saturday, continuing its nationwide 5G development. This accomplishment is a major step in the company’s goal to hasten Ethiopia’s digital transformation by guaranteeing fast connectivity and opening up fresh avenues for economic expansion and […]

Jumia Technologies, an e-commerce platform centred in Africa, reported a US$99.1 million loss after taxes in 2024, a slight decline from the US$99.3 million loss in 2023. The company’s customer base shrank by roughly 0.2 million due to market departures. Orders for goods and services on the platform totalled US$720.6 million in 2024, down four […]

Cell C is set to launch 5G services in South Africa soon, with large-scale activations expected in the upcoming months. The announcement on Thursday marks a significant advancement for the telecommunications provider amid its financial turnaround. Read also: Telecom Egypt signs EGP 15 billion deal with Orange Egypt to enhance 5G, Internet services 5G services […]

 Ivorian fintech startup Djamo has recently secured funding from the state-owned investment fund CDC-CI Capital, amounting to 800 million CFA francs (approximately $1.3 million). The announcement on Wednesday marks a key step in enhancing financial services in Côte d’Ivoire. Read also: Acumen backs Ghanaian agritech startup, Wami Agro The investment agreement was finalised at Djamo’s […]

On Friday, Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, announced that it had been hacked with losses estimated at approximately $1.5 billion. This incident marks the most prominent cryptocurrency theft to date. Read also: Paratus Namibia enlist foreign cybersecurity experts to contain systems breach The nature of the hack The hack involved a sophisticated attack on one […]