From Lagos to Nairobi

Nigerian and Asian investors are strengthening partnerships aimed at facilitating robust technology transfer and fostering industrial development. This growing collaboration reflects a shared vision to leverage innovation, manufacturing expertise, and digital transformation to enhance Nigeria’s economic capacity and regional competitiveness. At recent investment forums and bilateral meetings, stakeholders from both regions emphasized the need for…

This budget allocation supports MTN in Gauteng by enhancing the quality, resilience, and performance of its network. MTN South Africa has announced a R300 million investment to upgrade its network infrastructure in Gauteng. This forms part of the company’s broader R4.5 billion national investment plan for 2025, aimed at ensuring South Africans have access to world-class…

Startbutton, the leading African merchant of record, has been featured on a recent edition of CNN’s prestigious business show, “Connecting Africa.” The segment, hosted by celebrated journalist Eleni Giokos, cast a spotlight on the innovative African startups that are dismantling the complexities of cross-border payments and fostering continental trade. Click here to read more

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has made a significant technological breakthrough by enhancing its AI-powered chatbot, LEO, to become the first chatbot in Africa capable of facilitating cross-border payments through the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS). This innovative integration marks a major milestone in African banking, allowing customers to initiate and complete real-time, seamless,…

Kenya and Tanzania have officially launched a cross-border fibre optic cable project aimed at enhancing digital connectivity and integration across East Africa. The initiative, led by the governments of both countries in partnership with the private sector, marks a significant milestone in efforts to build a more interconnected regional digital infrastructure. The new fibre link…

The NWDS Project, led by the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, is part of a bigger effort to make government websites easier to use, more consistent, and better aligned with the needs of everyday Nigerians. The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a National Web Design System (NWDS) to…