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Tony Elumelu, the Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, has called for urgent action to secure Africa’s digital sovereignty. Speaking at the VivaTech 2024 conference in Paris, one of the world’s leading tech gatherings, Elumelu emphasized the importance of Africa controlling its digital future by building independent…

In a strong push to ensure that digital transformation leaves no one behind, the government—through its communications minister—has pledged to provide safe, inclusive, and equitable access to digital technology for all citizens. This announcement reflects growing recognition of both the opportunities and challenges associated with rapid digital adoption, especially among vulnerable populations such as children,…

Startup often often fails not because of poor products or weak market fits, but due to overlook internal dynamic__especially people processes. While much focus is placed on securing funding, innovating products, and scaling quickly, the human side of the business—how people are hired, managed, and developed—is frequently neglected. This lack of attention to structured people…

One year after Nigeria implemented its telecom protection law—the Protection of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) Act—telecommunications operators continue to suffer from widespread fibre optic cable cuts, undermining service delivery and network stability across the country. The law, introduced to classify telecom infrastructure as critical national assets, was intended to curb vandalism and sabotage, particularly the…

The Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) has emphasized that Nigeria’s ambition to build a thriving technology sector is heavily constrained by the country’s persistent power supply challenges. Speaking at a recent conference themed “Technology and the Future of Work in Nigeria,” the Chamber stressed that stable electricity is fundamental for technological advancement, innovation, and digital…

AfriLabs, a pan-African network of innovation hubs supporting startups, has announced a strategic partnership with MSwitch, a technology platform dedicated to enhancing access to global work opportunities. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between Africa’s fast-growing pool of tech-savvy talent and the increasing global demand for remote work. The partnership comes at a time…