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Technology news around the ecosystem!

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  • The Africa Deep Tech Foundation Launches 2025 Challenge: Fueling Innovation in Constraint

    The Africa Deep Tech Foundation proudly launches the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025 powered by Future Africa and, in collaboration with Ilorin Tech Hub, CcHub, and IHS, a pan-African call to innovation.  This year’s theme — Resource-Constrained Computing — invites African innovators to transform scarcity into strength. This challenge is designed to surface bold, deep tech solutions built for real-world…

  • Google launches new features across Gmail, Docs, Search

    1. Gmail: Smarter, Personalized AI Replies What’s new?Gmail is leveling up its smart reply feature using Gemini, Google’s AI model. Now, instead of offering generic responses like “Thanks!” or “Sounds good,” Gemini will: Example:If you usually write detailed, polite responses with bullet points, Gemini won’t suggest a three-word reply—it’ll give you something closer to what…

  • “Digital Sovereignty in Action: Africa’s Rising Leadership in AI for Good”

    The Global South is at a pivotal moment where artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly impact development. While AI could contribute $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, emerging markets (excluding China) are projected to capture only $1.7 trillion, underlining both a challenge and an opportunity. Africa must leverage AI to overcome traditional barriers and…

  • The AI Wake-Up Call: Transforming Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure

    AI technologies are rapidly transforming the tech landscape, pushing data centres to adapt quickly to new demands. Enterprises, colocation providers, and tech giants must rethink their strategies to keep up. In response, data centres in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa are exploring options such as optimizing design, improving power efficiency, upgrading cooling systems, and enhancing management…

  • MSwitch group unites Nigeria’s tech, creative sectors for growth

    A coalition of tech and creative hubs in Nigeria has unveiled a new initiative aimed at unifying the country’s digital and creative sectors to fuel innovation, enhance business growth, and bridge the gap between inspiration and execution across Africa. The initiative, tagged “MSwitch Group,” was officially inaugurated as a multidisciplinary platform designed to foster collaboration,…

  • “Unlocking Africa’s Digital Potential: Google Debuts AI-Powered Ads and Marketing Support”

    Google Marketing Live (GML) 2025 is an annual event where Google unveils its latest innovations in advertising, marketing, and commerce. This year’s focus is on AI-powered tools that can help businesses — particularly in growing regions like Nigeria — improve how they connect with customers and grow online. Why This Matters for Nigerian Businesses What…