The Federal Government has begun deploying interactive Smart Boards at the Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) in Abeokuta as part of a wider push to digitize education management and strengthen data-driven governance across Nigeria’s education sector. The rollout, conducted at the Ogun SUBEB Secretariat Complex in Oke-Mosan, is part of a broader national…
Type SMART Zambia Institute has showcased its progress in digital transformation at the Africa Public Service Day 2026 judging session, highlighting how Zambia is increasingly embedding data-driven governance into national planning and public service delivery. The presentation underscored a broader shift toward modern, technology-enabled public institutions. A central highlight was the National Spatial Data Infrastructure…
Nigeria’s SME sector is demonstrating remarkable resilience and ambition, with new research from Mastercard revealing that 81% of small and medium-sized enterprises are confident about their prospects over the next 12 months. Even more encouraging, 68% of entrepreneurs expect their revenues to grow, highlighting a business community that remains focused on expansion despite ongoing economic…
Morocco’s small and medium-sized enterprises are demonstrating strong confidence in the future, with 87% expressing optimism about their business outlook over the next 12 months, according to the latest Mastercard SME Confidence Index. The findings highlight a business community that remains resilient despite economic challenges and is increasingly focused on growth, innovation, and long-term sustainability….
MTN Zambia has taken another significant step in advancing the country’s digital transformation agenda through a new partnership with NKWASHI Housing Estate to provide unlimited 5G Home Internet connectivity to residents. The collaboration reflects the growing importance of high-speed broadband infrastructure in modern residential communities and highlights how telecommunications providers and property developers are working…
Robo.ai Inc., a Nasdaq-listed UAE-based company, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire QC Capital Limited in a US$60 million all-share transaction, marking a significant expansion in its global artificial intelligence robotics network strategy. The deal is expected to close within 30 business days, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Under the agreement,…
Nigeria has launched FreeTV, a government-backed digital television platform offering over 100 channels at no monthly subscription cost. The service provides access to news, sports, education, entertainment, and children’s programming in multiple local languages, positioning itself as a major shift in how broadcast content is delivered in the country. The platform introduces a hybrid broadcasting…
GSMA’s Mobile Economy Africa 2026 report highlights a major continental push to close Africa’s AI language gap through a landmark collaboration between six leading mobile network operators. The initiative, known as the G6, brings together Airtel, Axian Telecom, Ethio Telecom, MTN, Orange, and Vodacom to develop AI language models trained on African languages, aiming to…
