TechStream

Technology news around the ecosystem!

From Lagos to Nairobi

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

  • Nigeria Unveils Data-Driven Tracker to Boost Creative Economy Growth

    Technology for Social Change and Development Initiative (Tech4Dev), in collaboration with the UK–Nigeria Tech Hub, has introduced Nigeria’s first Creative Industry Digital Economy Tracker, aimed at fostering data-driven growth in the country’s fast-expanding creative sector. The tracker is designed to provide comprehensive insights into the performance, trends, and economic contributions of Nigeria’s creative industries, including…

  • Nigeria Secures Global Backing for $1 Trillion Digital Economy Drive at GITEX 2025

    At GITEX Nigeria 2025, leading global technology firms have pledged strong support for Nigeria’s ambitious goal of building a $ 1 trillion digital economy by 2030. The event, held in Lagos, gathered key stakeholders across sectors including fintech, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cybersecurity, and telecommunications. It served as a platform to showcase Nigeria’s growing digital potential,…

  • Cloudflare Enhances Security Tools to Enable Safe and Compliant Generative AI Usage.

    Cloudflare is introducing AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) into its Zero Trust platform to allow organizations to safeguard against a range of potential threats posed by the wide adoption of AI tools, enabling businesses to move faster with the confidence that AI is being used safely by all teams. Cloudflare has announced an expansion of…

  • NITDA Warns of Rising Cybercrime as Nigeria Loses N250bn Annually

    The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has revealed that Nigeria loses approximately N250 billion annually to cybercrime, underscoring the growing threat of cyber insecurity to the nation’s economy. According to NITDA, cybercrime has become a significant challenge as more individuals and businesses rely on digital platforms for communication, financial transactions, and commerce. The agency…

  • Nigeria, Brazil Partner on Tech and Innovation to Drive Jobs and Industrial Growth

    Nigeria and Brazil have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in science, technology, and innovation to drive economic growth, industrial development, and job creation. The agreement was signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, and Brazil’s Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Luciana Santos, during a…

  • Japanese VCs Launch $20M Fund for African and MENA Startups

    A group of Japanese venture capital (VC) firms has launched a $20 million fund targeting startups across Africa and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The fund aims to back early-stage companies in sectors such as fintech, healthtech, cleantech, and mobility, areas with high growth potential and pressing local needs. Japan’s growing interest in…