Category: tech news

Telecom operators have pledged $76 billion toward African network infrastructure through 2030 but industry leaders warn that capital alone will not solve the continent’s connectivity gap unless systemic investment risks are addressed. Writing on the economic landscape of African telecommunications, Caroline Mbugua, Senior Director of Public Policy and Communications at GSMA Africa emphasized that mobile […]

Alibaba Group has unveiled its full-stack AI strategy at the Apsara Conference, spanning foundation models, proprietary silicon, cloud infrastructure and enterprise agent deployment.  At its annual Apsara Conference, Alibaba announced a major update to its full-stack artificial intelligence strategy, unveiling next-generation Qwen foundation models proprietary computing chips, an agentic cloud architecture and mobile platform solutions […]

Apple TV lands officially in Nigeria for 1,300 naira per month, bundled together with 50GB iCloud storage and Apple Arcade games. Apple has officially launched its movie streaming service, Apple TV, in Nigeria for a low monthly price of N1,300. The official service rollout started in September 2026, opening direct access to millions of movie […]

Nigerian Exchange Group introduces a simple WhatsApp service that allows ordinary citizens to buy company shares directly from their phones. Nigerian Exchange Group has opened a new way for ordinary citizens to buy shares using WhatsApp on their mobile phones. The new service was officially introduced on September 23, 2026, to help everyday people own […]

Black workers face Tesla in court over heavy racism, unfair pay, and bad treatment at the company’s main car factory in California. Black workers at Tesla’s main car factory in California have taken the big electric car company owned by billionaire Elon Musk to court over serious racial discrimination. The major trial started in court […]

FairMoney Microfinance Bank pays back over 5.86 billion naira borrowed from market investors, showing strong trust and financial safety. FairMoney Microfinance Bank has completely paid back a huge debt of over ₦5.8 billion to people and organizations who lent it money. The money company made this important announcement in Nigeria after paying the full amount […]

MTN Uganda and Smart Girls Foundation celebrate 201 youth graduating with valuable computer and trade skills to build strong futures. 201 young people in Uganda have just finished a special practical training school that gives them valuable skills to earn a living. The colorful graduation celebration took place on September 22, 2026, bringing great joy […]

The Government of Rwanda, through the Ministry of Information Communication Technology and Innovation (MINICT), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with semiconductor design firm ChipMango. Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with semiconductor education and engineering firm ChipMango to establish local chip design skills and strengthen the […]