Technology
Sierra Leone Aims to Become Africa’s Tech Hub
Sierra Leone, a small tropical nation on Africa’s west coast, is aiming for big tech ambitions under President Julius Maada Bio’s leadership. With...
Carbon Completes Acquisition of Vella Finance to Enhance SME Financial Services
Digital financial service provider Carbon has finalised the acquisition of Vella Finance, a Nigerian fintech company focused on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)....
Tope Awotona: From Lagos to Tech Billionaire
Forbes has crowned Tope Awotona, a 42-year-old Nigerian-American, as the richest immigrant and Nigerian-American in the U.S. As the Founder and CEO of...
MTN Group to Invest $215 Million in Telecom Infrastructure in Benin
Telecom giant MTN Group plans to invest $215 million in telecom infrastructure in the Republic of Benin over the next three years. The...
CES 2024: The Future of Technology
The Consumer Technology Association, which presents CES, the most influential technology event in the world, will be held in Vegas, Nevada, from January...
Ericsson To Unlock Digital Transformation Potential in West Africa
Ericsson, a networking and telecommunications company, has recently appointed Majda Lahlou Kassi as the new vice president and head of Ericsson West Africa...
Nigeria’s Digital Triumph: KSI Among Top 10 Highest-Earning Content Creators Globally in 2023
From June 2022 to June 2023, the 50 wealthiest content creators amassed a total income of $700 million, boasting a combined following of...
Microsoft Partners with Tech4Dev to Empower 100,000 African Youths in Business Process Outsourcing
Tech giant Microsoft has formed a promising alliance with Tech4Dev, a Nigerian non-profit social enterprise. Both will join forces to employ 100,000 African...
AI Influencers: The New Faces of Social Media?
In the world of social media, there’s a buzz about virtual influencers—computer-made personalities. The big question: Will these AI influencers be the next...
MTN’s Stellar Ambitions: Bridging Connectivity Gaps with LEO Satellites
In a bold move to enhance network coverage to 95% of the population across its operating countries, MTN is engaging in discussions with...
The Evolving Employment Landscape: Skill Acquisition or Traditional Certificates?
As Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, aptly puts it, “In this era of rapid technological transformation, it’s not just about degrees but...
Egypt’s MISRAT-2 Satellite Launch: The Chinese Collaboration.
China’s participation in Egypt’s MISRAT-2 satellite launch marked a milestone in space technology in the region. Collaboration between these two countries has paved...