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Maroc Telecom and IFC are building a long-term partnership to support the subsidiaries of Maroc Telecom in Chad and Mali. Through this partnership, IFC will provide two loans for a total amount of €370 million to enhance mobile connectivity and improve the quality of mobile internet. The financing will support the rollout of 4G services, bringing faster, more…

Egypt has officially launched its 5G services, marking a significant step forward in its national digital transformation agenda. The rollout was announced by the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA), in collaboration with major telecom operators and technology partners, during the GITEX Africa 2025 event held in Morocco. This development represents a major milestone in Egypt’s…

The African Corporate of the Year Awards (ACOYA) 2025 has spotlighted and honored the continent’s most outstanding businesses and technology firms, marking another milestone in Africa’s corporate excellence. Held in Kigali, Rwanda, the prestigious annual event brought together top executives, policymakers, innovators, and entrepreneurs to recognize companies driving progress, innovation, and sustainable growth across the…

The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has awarded N13 million in grants to 10 tech startups through its Entrepreneurship Training Programme, aiming to boost innovation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria’s technology sector. The initiative is part of DBN’s commitment to fostering economic development by supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), especially those leveraging technology to…

Zamfara State has made a significant stride in Nigeria’s digital transformation journey by unveiling the country’s first Digital Literacy Framework. This pioneering initiative, launched by the Zamfara State Government in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, aims to bridge the digital divide, promote technology-driven learning, and enhance digital skills among…

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has launched a mobile application aimed at tackling the persistent problem of engineering quackery in Nigeria. This initiative marks a significant step toward promoting professionalism, enhancing accountability, and safeguarding public safety within the engineering sector. Engineering quackery—the practice of engineering by unqualified individuals—has long plagued the industry in Nigeria,…