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Technology news around the ecosystem!

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

  • 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…

  • Innovation Through Scarcity: Africa Deep Tech Foundation Unveils 2025 Challenge

    The Africa Deep Tech Foundation has launched the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025, powered by Future Africa in collaboration with Ilorin Tech Hub, CcHub, and IHS. Themed “Resource-Constrained Computing,” the challenge calls on African innovators to develop bold deep tech solutions that address real-world limitations—ranging from edge computing to off-grid and managed power solutions. The…

  • 28,000 participants at Tech Festival, Enugu take lead in Africa’s digital future

    The Enugu Tech Festival (ETF) 2025 was a landmark event that not only showcased innovation but also signaled a strategic shift in Enugu State’s economic and developmental agenda. Here’s a deeper explanation of the key elements: 1. Massive Attendance and Digital Organization The attendance numbers — 15,091 on Day One, 7,141 on Day Two, and…

  • AI makes plan to boost Africas GDP by $2trn in 2035

    Artificial Intelligence could contribute up to $2 trillion to Africa’s economy by 2035, according to tech experts. This potential stems from AI’s ability to enhance growth and efficiency across multiple sectors. Africa is currently experiencing strong economic momentum, with projections placing its combined GDP at $29 trillion by 2050. A Chatham House report identifies Africa…