Chad and Nigeria Advance Digital Cooperation on Fibre Connectivity and AI

Chad and Nigeria are strengthening cooperation in telecommunications, digital transformation and artificial intelligence following high-level discussions held in N’Djamena on September 16, 2026. Chad’s Minister of Telecommunications, Digital Economy and Digitalisation, Haliki Choua Mahamat, and Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, led the discussions, bringing together experts from both countries to…

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Safaricom Ethiopia Opens Three Customer Service Shops in Debre Markos

Safaricom Ethiopia has expanded its customer service presence in Debre Markos City with the opening of three new customer service shops, strengthening access to telecommunications and digital financial services in North-West Ethiopia. The new outlets were inaugurated at locations around King Tekle Haymanot Square, Debre Markos Hospital and Abema Mariam. The expansion forms part of…

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MTN South Africa Launches Fifth Women in Digital Business Challenge

South Africa’s MTN SA Foundation has launched the fifth edition of its Women in Digital Business Challenge, expanding support for black women-owned ICT and digital businesses across the country. The programme provides participating entrepreneurs with business development support, mentorship, skills training, funding and opportunities to access new markets. The initiative is designed to help women-owned…

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MTN Uganda Launches Spark Hub at Busitema University to Boost Innovation

Uganda has launched the MTN Spark Hub at Busitema University, creating a new space designed to expand access to digital tools, technology skills and innovation opportunities for students and surrounding communities. The initiative is powered by the MTN Uganda Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, MTN Uganda, Cente Tech and…

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Nigeria Commission New NDPC Headquarters to Strengthen Data Protection

Nigeria has commissioned the new headquarters of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), marking a significant development in the country’s efforts to strengthen data protection and privacy as its digital economy continues to expand. The facility was commissioned by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, and hosted by NDPC National…

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Zambia Establishes National Digital Trust Infrastructure for Secure Online Service

Zambia Establishes National Digital Trust Infrastructure for Secure Online Services Zambia has established a National Public Key Infrastructure (NPKI) designed to strengthen digital identity, electronic signatures and secure online transactions as the country expands its digital government services. The infrastructure was formally established during a production key ceremony held by the Zambia Information and Communications…

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Busha Partners Mastercard to Bring Crypto Credential to Nigerian Users

Busha has partnered with Mastercard to introduce Mastercard Crypto Credential to its users, aiming to simplify how supported digital assets are sent and received. Through the integration, Busha users can transfer supported digital assets using unique Mastercard Crypto Credential aliases linked to verified email addresses or phone numbers. This provides an alternative to traditional blockchain…

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