Huawei has launched its Agentic AI Cloud and related artificial intelligence solutions in Nigeria, strengthening its focus on local cloud infrastructure and accelerating the adoption of AI agents across key sectors. The solutions were unveiled at the Huawei Nigeria AI & Cloud Summit in Lagos on August 27, bringing together government officials, industry stakeholders and…
NITDA has concluded its 2026 Kids Long Vacation Coding Bootcamp across Kano, Kwara, Jigawa and Gombe states, introducing children to coding, computational thinking, digital creativity and emerging technologies. The programme also focused on critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, persistence and problem-solving, with participants in the completed locations receiving certificates and gadgets in recognition of their achievements….
MTN Uganda Graduates 503 Young People Through Digital Skilling Initiative MTN Uganda has graduated 503 young people under its MTN Ace digital skilling initiative, equipping participants with practical technology skills to support their participation in Uganda’s growing digital economy. The graduates were recognised during a ceremony held at the National ICT Innovation Hub after completing…
Airtel Africa Foundation Expands Financial Inclusion Programmes Supporting Women Across Africa The Airtel Africa Foundation is expanding financial inclusion initiatives designed to equip women with the skills, resources and financial tools needed to strengthen their businesses and improve economic opportunities across Africa. In Zinder, Niger, 500 women involved in agri-food processing and pottery have completed…
MTN Group has appointed Ikenna Ikeme as Executive for Group Regulatory Affairs, effective September 7, 2026, as part of internal leadership changes aimed at strengthening the group’s capabilities and supporting the execution of its Ambition 2030 strategy. Ikeme currently serves as General Manager of Regulatory Affairs at MTN Nigeria and will take on responsibility for…
Yellow Card has announced that Tranzmit Payment Services, a subsidiary of Tranzmit Corporation, has integrated Yellow Card’s Payments API to strengthen cross-border payment settlement between the United States and emerging markets. The integration gives Tranzmit’s U.S. operations a direct settlement route abroad, starting with the USA-to-Nigeria corridor, one of the company’s largest and fastest-growing markets….
Morocco is emerging as one of Africa’s leading markets in the electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing race, as Chinese investment, government support and development finance accelerate efforts to build a regional battery supply chain. China’s EV industry is increasingly expanding beyond vehicle exports and assembly, with investments moving into battery materials and component manufacturing….
Morocco and India are exploring deeper cooperation in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure and digital skills as both countries seek to turn their growing technology ties into practical initiatives. The discussions took place on August 24, 2026, in Rabat, where Morocco’s Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administration Reform, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni,…
