Tech Africas

Nigeria's Public Complaints Commission summons inDrive after 2,000 drivers file a petition complaining about high commissions and unfair rules.

PCC Investigates inDrive After 2,000 Drivers File Complaint Over Unfair Treatment

September 30, 2026ananyeny sakmufuwo1

Public Complaints Commission summons inDrive after 2,000 drivers complain about high charges and unfair working rules in Lagos. The government rights agency, the Public Complaints Commission (PCC), has launched a major official investigation into popular ride-hailing company inDrive following a joint petition signed by 2,000 commercial drivers across Lagos State. The government body made the […]

Orange Repurchases Treasury Shares to Support Executive and Long-Term Incentive Plans

September 29, 2026September 29, 2026praise china1

Orange S.A. has initiated a treasury share buyback program to support its long-term incentive (LTI) plans for executive management and key employees across global operations. Global telecommunications provider Orange has completed a series of share buyback transactions, purchasing its own ordinary stock on the open market to fulfill future distribution commitments under its executive and […]

The AU’s Continental Dilemma: What 55 Nations Must Agree on Before Governing AI

September 29, 2026September 29, 2026praise china1

As the African Union (AU) finalizes its Continental AI Strategy achieving consensus across all 55 member states remains critical to establishing unified technology governance. As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the global economy, the debate over how Africa should govern emerging technologies is confronting a fundamental question: what does the continent need to control, share and […]

Vodacom Foundation Appoints New Board to Impact 50 Million Lives Across Africa by 2030

September 29, 2026praise china1

The Vodacom Foundation has officially appointed a new Board of Trustees as part of an ambitious corporate initiative to improve the lives of 50 million people across Africa by 2030 through digital technology and community investment. The newly constituted board brings together leaders from telecommunications, public policy, social development, and financial management to guide the […]

NITDA and NDPC unite to strengthen data governance, protect personal information, and build online security for citizens across Nigeria.

NITDA and NDPC Join Hands to Protect Personal Data and Guard Online Privacy in Nigeria

September 29, 2026ananyeny sakmufuwo1

NITDA and NDPC join forces to strengthen data protection, safeguard personal privacy, and keep internet users safe across Nigeria. Two major government technology agencies in Nigeria, the National Information Technology Development Agency(NITDA) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission(NDPC), have joined forces to strengthen data protection and build safer online systems for everyday citizens. The strategic […]

MTN receives over 12,000 complaints about fast-disappearing data, accounting for 52 percent of all data depletion reports in Nigeria.

MTN Accounts for Over Half of Data Depletion Complaints in Nigeria

September 29, 2026ananyeny sakmufuwo1

MTN accounts for 52 percent of all fast data loss complaints filed by telecom customers in Nigeria during the first half of 2026. MTN received 12,212 complaints from angry customers whose internet data vanished quickly during the first 6 months of the year. The official figures were published on September 28, 2026, in a new […]

INEC quietly moves 2023 election results to new web servers, while links for three states remain on an old address.

INEC Quietly Moves 2023 Election Result Sheets to New Online Servers

September 29, 2026ananyeny sakmufuwo1

INEC quietly moves 2023 election results to new online servers, but links for Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo still point to an old address. Nigeria’s official election body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has quietly moved hundreds of thousands of voting result documents from the 2023 general elections to new online servers. The quiet web […]

Truecaller launches a free Scam Checker tool in Nigeria to help phone users easily spot fake callers, fraud messages, and dangerous website links.

Truecaller Launches New Free Tool to Stop Phone Scammers and Bad Links in Nigeria

September 28, 2026ananyeny sakmufuwo1

Truecaller launches a free Scam Checker tool in Nigeria to help people easily spot fake callers, fraud messages, and dangerous links. Truecaller has launched a brand new, free security tool called Scam Checker to protect everyday mobile phone users from online fraudsters and fake bank callers across Nigeria. The official rollout of this new protective […]

Egypt and Mali Partner to Expand Fibre Networks and AI

September 28, 2026praise china1

Egypt and Mali have signed a bilateral digital cooperation agreement to expand cross-border fiber optic infrastructure and foster joint artificial intelligence initiatives. Egypt and Mali have agreed to expand their digital cooperation targeting joint investments in high-speed fiber optic infrastructure, capacity building, artificial intelligence initiatives and cybersecurity governance across North and West Africa. The agreement […]

LG Electronics promises long-term security updates and privacy protection for Smart TV owners across households in Nigeria.

LG Recommits to Innovative Smart TV Experiences and Strong Data Security for Nigerian Homes

September 28, 2026ananyeny sakmufuwo1

LG Electronics promises 5 years of free security updates and strong privacy protection for Smart TV users across households in Nigeria. LG has promised to give Nigerian families better viewing experiences, stronger data privacy, and regular software protection on all its modern Smart TVs. The official announcement was released on September 28, 2026, as more […]