TechStream

Technology news around the ecosystem!

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We give you summaries of happenings around tech, from developer stand-ups to the boardrooms.

  • MeetKai and GSMA Take on One of AI’s Biggest Blind Spots: Language Inclusion

    Artificial intelligence is often celebrated as a universal technology, but its reality tells a different story. Many AI systems struggle to understand and serve communities whose languages are underrepresented in training data. MeetKai’s new initiative with GSMA aims to confront this challenge head-on by bridging the AI language gap for low-resource languages, including many spoken…

  • Ethiopian Airlines Goes Digital, A Redefinition in African Aviation

    Ethiopian Airlines is embarking on a significant digital transformation that goes beyond passenger-facing technology and into the core of how the airline operates. Through a strategic partnership with Nucore Technologies, the airline is modernising its B2B digital platform, marking a deliberate shift toward smarter, data-driven aviation operations. While much of the change happens behind the…

  • Equinix’s $22 Million Lagos Data Center Is a Vote of Confidence in Nigeria’s Digital Economy

    When global data infrastructure giant Equinix announces a $22 million investment in a new data center in Lagos, it is more than just another construction project. It is a clear signal that Nigeria’s digital economy has reached a level of maturity that demands world-class infrastructure. As businesses increasingly rely on cloud computing, AI, fintech platforms,…

  • BL!NK card connects global earnings to everyday local payments

    As cross-border commerce accelerates and digital work becomes increasingly global, the gap between international payments and local spending realities remains a persistent challenge—especially in emerging markets. O3 Capital, a fintech-focused investment and technology firm, is positioning its BL!NK card as a solution to this problem by creating a seamless bridge between global payment networks and…

  • PiggyVest hits ₦1.3 trillion payout milestone as user base surpasses 6 million

    PiggyVest, one of Nigeria’s most prominent digital savings and investment platforms, has reported ₦1.3 trillion in total payouts to users and a customer base of over 6 million in 2025, underscoring its growing influence in the country’s fintech ecosystem. The figures highlight the platform’s role in shaping how millions of Nigerians save, invest, and manage…

  • Mono eyes Africa-wide growth with new treasury management platform after Flutterwave deal.

    Mono, one of Africa’s leading open banking and financial data platforms, is set to launch a new treasury management platform as it accelerates its growth following its recent acquisition by Flutterwave. The move marks a significant expansion of Mono’s product offering and signals its ambition to play a deeper role in powering financial operations for…