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Cloudera announced it has joined the AI-RAN Alliance, a global consortium committed to integrating AI into telecommunications infrastructure. Cloudera joins a pioneering group of innovative telecommunication providers that has joined forces with data and AI companies all focused on driving the AI-RAN agenda and transforming telecommunication networks into intelligent, revenue-generating platforms with real-time data and AI. As telecommunication…

SystemSpecs is a leading Nigerian technology company renowned for pioneering innovations in financial and human capital technology. Established over three decades ago, the company has significantly influenced Africa’s digital transformation journey, particularly in financial technology (fintech), human resource management, and public sector efficiency. Originally starting as a software reseller in 1992, SystemSpecs evolved into a…

Tony Elumelu, the Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, has called for urgent action to secure Africa’s digital sovereignty. Speaking at the VivaTech 2024 conference in Paris, one of the world’s leading tech gatherings, Elumelu emphasized the importance of Africa controlling its digital future by building independent…

In a strong push to ensure that digital transformation leaves no one behind, the government—through its communications minister—has pledged to provide safe, inclusive, and equitable access to digital technology for all citizens. This announcement reflects growing recognition of both the opportunities and challenges associated with rapid digital adoption, especially among vulnerable populations such as children,…

Startup often often fails not because of poor products or weak market fits, but due to overlook internal dynamic__especially people processes. While much focus is placed on securing funding, innovating products, and scaling quickly, the human side of the business—how people are hired, managed, and developed—is frequently neglected. This lack of attention to structured people…

One year after Nigeria implemented its telecom protection law—the Protection of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) Act—telecommunications operators continue to suffer from widespread fibre optic cable cuts, undermining service delivery and network stability across the country. The law, introduced to classify telecom infrastructure as critical national assets, was intended to curb vandalism and sabotage, particularly the…