Revolut has launched Revolut Research, a dedicated division within its broader AI Department focused on developing next-generation machine learning architecture for financial services. With more than 80 million retail customers across over 40 markets, Revolut said the new division will provide a unified foundation for its proprietary AI deployments and machine learning initiatives. The unit…
Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global technology ecosystem, is expanding its Initiate programme for aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage founders following strong demand, with nearly 5,500 applications received since its launch. The early-stage programme combines venture-building expertise with practical founder development, helping entrepreneurs validate ideas, understand market demand, develop business models and prepare their ventures for commercial growth….
Google is expanding its student-focused AI offering with free access to its AI plans for eligible college students, alongside new Gemini tools designed to support learning, research and exam preparation. Eligible college students in the United States can receive one year of Google AI Pro at no cost, a package valued at $19.99 per month….
Nigeria is advancing plans to strengthen its digital and communications infrastructure following the Federal Executive Council’s approval for the acquisition and deployment of two next-generation communication satellites, NIGCOMSAT-2A and NIGCOMSAT-2B. The satellites are expected to expand Nigeria’s domestic satellite capacity, improve broadband connectivity and reduce reliance on foreign satellite infrastructure. Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT)…
Niger is advancing plans to establish a domestic electronics assembly industry, with an interministerial delegation inspecting progress at the future DHY Technologie assembly plant in Hamdallaye, Tillabery Region. On August 20, 2026, Niger’s Minister of Communication and New Information Technologies (MCNTI), Adji Ali Salatou, and Minister of Technical and Vocational Education and Training, Prof. Farmo…
Malawi is hosting a regional training programme in Lilongwe aimed at strengthening capacity in broadband mapping and geospatial data management across Africa. The five-day Africa-BB-Maps Intermediate GIS and Data Management for Broadband Mapping Training has been organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) with support from the European Union and is being delivered by Esri…
Mozambique’s telecommunications operator Tmcel has begun testing the use of Angola’s ANGOSAT-2 satellite for telecommunications services, marking another step in the expansion of Angola’s space infrastructure across the Southern African region. The tests follow memorandums of understanding signed by Angola and Mozambique in June 2026 on the sidelines of the 5th National Communications Conference held…
Nigeria’s electronic payment transactions recorded mixed performance in the first quarter of 2026, with the overall value of transactions rising despite a decline in transaction volumes across the six payment channels tracked by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to CBN data covering cheques, ATMs, point-of-sale terminals, web payments, mobile payments and Nigeria Instant…
