The Airtel Africa Foundation and UNICEF have connected 1,668 schools to digital learning in Nigeria, providing access to educational resources for 977,670 students and 22,417 teachers. The milestone reflects progress under the organisations’ partnership to expand digital education and improve connectivity for schools across the country. During a recent visit to schools and youth programmes…
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Innovation and Technology has completed a five-day institutional review to assess its capacity to deliver national technology priorities and guide the development of its next five-year strategic plan. Conducted from October 19 to 23, the assessment examined the ministry’s organisational structure, operational effectiveness, workforce capacity, project implementation, financial performance, resource management and…
Gabon and the African Union (AU) have signed a host country agreement for the AU’s Specialized Technical Committee on Communication and ICT, strengthening cooperation on Africa’s digital transformation agenda. The agreement was signed in Libreville by Mark-Alexandre Doumba, Gabon’s Minister of Digital Economy, Digitalization, Innovation and New Technologies, and H.E. Lerato D. Mataboge, African Union…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has hosted a delegation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, led by representatives of its U.S.-Africa Business Center, to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration in Nigeria’s digital economy. The meeting brought together representatives from Microsoft, Citi Bank, Cavista Holdings, Flutterwave, Tolaram Group, the American Business Council and the…
