From Lagos to Nairobi

Galaxy Backbone (GBB), the federal government’s information technology and shared services provider, has unveiled a four-year strategic plan aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s digital transformation. The initiative focuses on expanding the country’s digital infrastructure, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving access to e-government services for citizens and businesses. The plan outlines a roadmap for integrating digital technologies across…

The policy aims to establish a comprehensive framework to ensure the ethical and safe use of AI technologies. The national policy emphasizes compliance with key national regulations, including the Personal Data Protection Law, the Protection of Information and State Documents Law, and the Open Data Policy, as well as the Guiding Manual on the Ethics…

The initiative aims to make all academic and research institutions more entrepreneurial, with support from partners like the British Council and The RISA Fund. Kenya is stepping up its digital innovation efforts through a strategic collaboration between the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) and the British Council. This partnership is designed to strengthen Kenya’s innovation…

In his keynote address, Malatsi described AI as “no longer on the horizon – it is here,” comparing its impact to previous industrial revolutions and highlighting its role in reshaping sectors from healthcare to tax administration. South Africa’s Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has urged for a coordinated, inclusive national strategy to…

Africa has a long history of innovation, from indigenous farming techniques to mobile money systems like M-Pesa. Yet, African innovations are often under-recognized globally because existing measures of innovation—such as the Global Innovation Index (GII)—are based on frameworks that primarily reflect high-income economies. These metrics heavily emphasize factors like R&D spending, patent filings, and formal…

Nigeria to embrace digital marketing as a key tool to expand their presence in the global market. According to the Council, the increasing role of technology in international commerce makes online platforms a powerful and cost-effective means for businesses to connect with buyers beyond national borders. Speaking at a recent sensitization workshop, NEPC officials highlighted…