Tech innovation must address Africa’s biggest social challenges International digital transformation adviser and technology advocate, Akanni Isaac, has called on Africa’s technology ecosystem to prioritise the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital solutions that tackle the continent’s most pressing social challenges, stressing that the real value of innovation lies in its impact on people’s…
Uzodimma: Technology holds key to Nigeria’s prosperity Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has described technology as the key to Nigeria’s prosperity, commending the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and Senator Ezenwa Onyewuchi for establishing a Skill Acquisition Centre in Owerri North, Imo State. He said the initiative represents a significant step towards…
NOTAP, NUJ partner to commercialise research, boost Nigeria’s revenue The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, have agreed to collaborate on promoting research commercialisation, indigenous innovation and technology awareness as part of efforts to enhance Nigeria’s revenue generation and industrial development. As part of…
Mobile technology contributes $240bn to Africa’s economy – ATU The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) has underscored the growing economic importance of mobile technology and services across the continent, revealing that the sector contributes approximately 240 billion US dollars to Africa’s economy annually while supporting millions of jobs and generating billions of dollars in government revenue….
Remote work reshapes Nigeria’s tech workforce, expands global opportunities Remote work, initially adopted as a temporary response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has become a defining feature of Nigeria’s technology ecosystem. It is transforming how professionals work, how companies recruit talent and how salaries are structured across the industry. For thousands of Nigerian software developers, designers,…
The initiative is part of the Authority’s ongoing efforts to bridge Kenya’s digital divide by increasing access to technology in schools and equipping learners with essential digital skills. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has donated computers to Koptega Secondary School in Elgeyo Marakwet County to strengthen digital learning and improve access to information and…
The initiative is aimed at bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world industry practice by providing students with hands-on experience in national telecommunications infrastructure. Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation (TTCL) has reaffirmed its commitment to developing ICT talent by providing practical training on the National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB) to students from the Dar es Salaam…
The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between Vodacom and the Mozambican government to improve connectivity, expand fibre infrastructure, advance artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, and drive digital transformation across the country. Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub has held talks with Mozambique President Daniel Chapo in Maputo on expanding the country’s digital infrastructure and accelerating investments that…
According to UNICEF, the programme is designed to ensure that timely, reliable learning data translates into targeted interventions, allowing teachers and education leaders to respond earlier to learners who need additional support. UNICEF Lesotho, in partnership with the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), is supporting the Ministry of Education and Training in the development of…
MTN said it remains dedicated to collaborating with the government and strategic partners to support nation-building, drive economic growth, and ensure that more South Africans can benefit from the opportunities enabled by digital connectivity. MTN South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to driving development in the North West province through continued investment in network infrastructure…