The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for stronger collaboration among African countries to ensure the continent speaks with one voice in shaping global telecommunications and digital economy policies ahead of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26) in Doha, Qatar. Speaking during the 7th Ordinary Session of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Conference…
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…
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…
Cassava Technologies has strengthened Africa’s cloud infrastructure capabilities after Africa Data Centres was designated a Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro peering location in Johannesburg, marking a major milestone for the continent’s digital infrastructure and cloud ecosystem. The designation positions Johannesburg as Africa’s first Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro location, enabling enterprises to access more resilient, secure and…
Helios Towers has announced plans to invest $150 million in Senegal to expand the country’s telecommunications infrastructure, reinforcing ongoing efforts to improve connectivity and accelerate digital transformation. The proposed investment was unveiled during a meeting between Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye and Helios Towers Chief Executive Officer Tom Greenwood. As one of the world’s…
Airtel Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country’s digital transformation agenda following a courtesy visit by Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Soumendra Sahu to the newly appointed Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Rt. Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba. During the meeting, Sahu congratulated the minister on her appointment and reaffirmed Airtel Uganda’s…
The Government of Japan has donated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment to 15 Colleges of Education across Nigeria through a UNESCO-led initiative aimed at strengthening teacher training, improving digital literacy and expanding access to quality education. The ICT equipment was officially handed over during a ceremony at Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja…
