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An expert has called on Nigeria to fully explore the benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive economic growth, improve governance, and enhance service delivery across key sectors. Emphasizing the transformative potential of AI, the expert argued that timely adoption would enable Nigeria to close the development gap, boost productivity, and participate competitively in the…

African enterprises can move beyond the hype surrounding artificial intelligence and harness it for real-world impact. The article highlights the continent’s growing digital infrastructure, a young tech-savvy population, and increasing data availability as key enablers. It emphasizes the need for AI solutions that are locally relevant—addressing challenges in agriculture, healthcare, education, and finance. The piece…

Nigeria has partnered with GITEX Global, one of the world’s largest tech and startup events, to promote and support 300 youth-led startups. This strategic collaboration is spearheaded by the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI) under the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The initiative aims to empower Nigerian tech entrepreneurs by providing them access…

Lillian Barnard, formerly the CEO of Microsoft South Africa, has been appointed as the new President of Microsoft Middle East and Africa (MEA), a significant promotion that highlights her exemplary leadership and contribution to the company. In her new role, Barnard will be responsible for steering Microsoft’s strategic direction, growth, and digital transformation agenda across…

The South African government has announced a R7.8 billion digital infrastructure and innovation budget aimed at accelerating the country’s digital transformation, expanding connectivity, and fostering technological innovation. This major investment, revealed as part of the 2025 national budget, underlines the government’s commitment to leveraging digital tools for economic growth and social development. The bulk of…

The Benue State Government has launched a digital innovation portal aimed at supporting startups and driving technological development in Nigeria. This initiative is a key step in positioning the state as a hub for digital entrepreneurship and innovation, particularly in northern Nigeria. The portal, which was unveiled by the Benue State Government in collaboration with…