The Bosun Tijani Foundation has opened applications for the second cohort of its Gen AI Fellowship, a six-month programme designed to equip young Nigerians with practical skills in building generative AI applications. The fellowship focuses on hands-on projects, mentorship and real-world problem-solving, helping participants transition from simply using AI tools to developing AI-powered products and…
Happy Birthday to Dr. Olatunbosun “Bosun” Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. From co-founding Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) and helping shape one of Africa’s most influential innovation ecosystems to leading Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda, Dr. Tijani’s journey reflects a consistent commitment to expanding opportunity through technology, innovation and digital skills. His leadership has…
Egypt-founded AI infrastructure startup Stakpak has joined cloud platform company Vercel, marking a major milestone in its journey from a bootstrapped startup to becoming part of one of the world’s leading developer platforms focused on AI-powered infrastructure. Founded in 2023 by George Fahmy, Stakpak was built around the vision of creating “self-driving infrastructure” through AI…
Decide has partnered with Café One, Nigeria’s largest co-working space network, to expand access to AI-powered workplace productivity tools for entrepreneurs, startups and professionals across the country. Under the partnership, Café One members will receive complimentary access to Decide as part of their membership. With more than 30 co-working locations nationwide, Café One supports a…
Spain are FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in the tournament final. A disciplined defensive display and a decisive goal secured the title, capping off an outstanding campaign that showcased Spain’s consistency, resilience, and tactical excellence throughout the competition. The victory marks another historic chapter in Spanish football, as…
Norfund has appointed Naana Winful Fynn as Executive Vice President (EVP) for Financial Inclusion, strengthening its leadership team as the development finance institution continues to expand access to financial services across developing markets. The appointment also sees Winful Fynn join Norfund’s management team, succeeding Erik Sandersen, who recently assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer….
Airtel Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Uganda’s digital transformation agenda following high-level discussions with the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and National Guidance on expanding connectivity, increasing smartphone access and accelerating digital inclusion. A delegation led by Airtel Uganda Managing Director and CEO Soumendra Sahu met with Minister Justine Kasule Lumumba as…
South Sudan has taken a major step toward next-generation connectivity with the conclusion of a two-day inception workshop to launch the development of the country’s National Spectrum Management and 5G Strategy. Organised by the National Communication Authority (NCA), the workshop brought together representatives from the Ministry of ICT and Postal Services, the Eastern Africa Regional…
