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Three young Nigerians launch ChatPay waitlist to simplify banking transactions directly on WhatsApp

Three Nigerian entrepreneurs have unveiled the public waitlist for ChatPay, a conversational banking...

SPIN inducts 79 sustainability professionals to strengthen corporate governance in Nigeria

The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) has officially inducted 79 new members...

LASG announces landmark ARV procurement initiative, clarifies HIV data

‌The Lagos State Government (LASG) has dismissed reports suggesting that the state recorded...

Ultra-processed foods designed to drive addictive eating behaviours, new study warns

A newly published study has suggested that many ultra-processed foods are intentionally formulated...
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Meta launches paid AI service with tools for creators and firms

Meta Platforms has introduced Meta One, a new subscription service that combines expanded artificial intelligence (AI) access with professional tools for creators and businesses...

Spiro and Yadea partner to scale electric mobility across Africa

Spiro, Africa’s leading electric mobility company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Yadea, the world’s leading manufacturer of electric two-wheelers, to expand accessible...

Meta launches paid AI service with tools for creators and firms

Meta Platforms has introduced Meta One, a new subscription service that combines expanded artificial intelligence (AI) access with professional tools for creators and businesses across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The launch is part of the technology company’s efforts to generate additional revenue from its growing investment in AI. Meta One brings premium features across the three platforms together with broader access to Meta AI tools for content creation, editing, audience management and business operations. According to Meta, the service is being rolled out globally, with more than 50 features already available and...

NITDA urges investors to tap Nigeria’s growing $1bn cloud market

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has urged global technology companies and Nigerian infrastructure developers to increase investment in the country’s digital infrastructure...

NCC moves to automate Type Approval checks for SIM-enabled gear

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is moving to automate enforcement of its Type Approval requirements for communications devices through a technology-driven compliance framework for...

Kenya, Armenia explore broader cooperation in digital technology

Kenya and Armenia are considering expanded bilateral cooperation across digital technologies, education, information and communications technology (ICT), trade and investment following high-level discussions between...

MTN Ghana launches DigiFest 2026 to spotlight digital innovation

MTN Ghana has launched DigiFest 2026, featuring a three-day Tech Fair designed to create a platform for innovators, entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts to present...

Camtel expands fibre connectivity to schools throughout Cameroon

Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel) is extending its optical fibre network to educational institutions across the country as part of efforts to strengthen digital inclusion in...

Ghana opens Girls-In-ICT programme, urges girls to lead with AI

Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has inaugurated the 2025 Girls-In-ICT Open Day, encouraging young girls to embrace technology,...

Vodacom raises focus on digital literacy across Africa’s economy

Vodacom has underscored the increasing importance of digital and information literacy as African economies become more interconnected, marking International Literacy Day 2026 under the...

CINET and Google Cloud partner to reshape Kuwait’s credit sector

The Kuwait Credit Information Network Company (CINET), Kuwait’s leading and sole provider of credit information and credit scorings, has announced a strategic collaboration with...

Space42 launches Future Spacers programme to develop UAE talents

Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, has introduced the Future Spacers Program, an initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s talent pipeline and supporting the...