Technology news around the ecosystem!

From Lagos to Nairobi

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

  • Revolutionizing African entrepreneurship with solar-powered cold storage.

    Koolboks is transforming the way small businesses in Africa store and sell perishable goods by providing affordable, solar-powered refrigeration solutions. Across the continent, many small business owners—such as market vendors, small retailers, and food producers—struggle with inconsistent electricity supply, high energy costs, and limited access to cold storage. These challenges often lead to food spoilage,…

  • Egypt Launches Ambitious AI Strategy to Become a Regional Tech Powerhouse

    The core focus is to leverage AI to drive social and economic development, create a digital society, and improve the quality of life for all citizens. Egypt has unveiled a comprehensive national strategy aimed at establishing itself as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) across the Middle East and Africa. This initiative reflects the country’s…

  • Eutelsat rebrands after OneWeb merger, becoming a dual-orbit satellite connectivity leader.

    This evolution reflects the company’s transformation into a global connectivity leader and its commitment to providing a clear, consistent identity for customers, partners, and shareholders worldwide. Eutelsat Group has officially rebranded to Eutelsat, following its merger with low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite operator OneWeb. The move marks a major milestone in the global satellite communications industry…

  • Experts urge Nigeria to prioritize governance and enterprise leadership in AI adoption.

    Experts have emphasized that Nigeria’s adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be anchored on strong governance structures and enterprise leadership to maximize its potential for national development. At recent policy and industry dialogues, stakeholders noted that while AI presents vast opportunities for economic growth, job creation, and improved service delivery, its benefits can only be…

  • Nigeria partners with Big Tech to build hyperscale data centers, fueling digital economy growth

    Nigeria is set to collaborate with major global technology companies to establish hyperscale data centers as part of its digital transformation agenda. The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, announced this during a recent forum, stressing that the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the…

  • Nigeria Targets $1 Trillion GDP Through Digital Economy by 2030

    Nigeria is positioning its digital economy as the cornerstone of national growth, with ambitions to expand its GDP to $1 trillion by 2030. The federal government views technology as the key driver of economic diversification, job creation, and global competitiveness, moving the country beyond dependence on oil revenues. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital…