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Raddy and Wingu Unite to Drive East Africa’s Digital Future. Raddy Digital Solutions, a leading provider of ICT infrastructure and connectivity solutions in East Africa, has announced a strategic partnership with Wingu Data Centre to boost fibre connectivity across Tanzania. The collaboration aims to enhance internet speed, reliability, and access, supporting the country’s growing demand…

Nigeria has become the first African country to launch the Africa-BB-Maps broadband initiative, a project aimed at expanding high-speed internet access and improving digital connectivity across the continent. The initiative seeks to provide accurate broadband infrastructure maps, enabling better planning, investment, and policy-making in the telecommunications sector. By offering detailed data on network coverage, gaps,…

Breaking into Tech for Financial Freedom explores how individuals can leverage opportunities in the technology sector to achieve financial independence. The tech industry, known for high demand, competitive salaries, and diverse career paths, has become a promising route for those seeking stable income and long-term wealth growth. One of the key appeals is accessibility. Unlike…

In the first half of 2025, African start-ups secured a combined $640 million in funding, with Nigeria emerging as the top-performing country, according to a new investment report tracking the continent’s tech ecosystem. The data highlights resilience in Africa’s start-up scene despite a challenging global investment climate and lingering macroeconomic headwinds. Nigeria’s dominance was underscored…

Galaxy Backbone (GBB), the federal government’s information technology and shared services provider, has unveiled a four-year strategic plan aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s digital transformation. The initiative focuses on expanding the country’s digital infrastructure, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving access to e-government services for citizens and businesses. The plan outlines a roadmap for integrating digital technologies across…

The policy aims to establish a comprehensive framework to ensure the ethical and safe use of AI technologies. The national policy emphasizes compliance with key national regulations, including the Personal Data Protection Law, the Protection of Information and State Documents Law, and the Open Data Policy, as well as the Guiding Manual on the Ethics…