African content is no longer confined to African audiences. From music and films to podcasts, television, fashion, comedy and digital media, creators across the continent are reaching millions of people around the world. Streaming platforms, social media and digital distribution have made it easier than ever for African stories and talent to travel globally. But…

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s internet shutdown in the east has now lasted more than a month, turning a measure linked to the country’s worsening security situation into a growing digital-rights and humanitarian concern. Internet and mobile telecommunications services have been unavailable in Fizi Territory, including the city of Baraka in South Kivu province, since…

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has partnered with Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) to equip more than 600 young Nigerians with practical digital skills through a 10-day bootcamp. The initiative is designed to improve participants’ employability, entrepreneurship prospects and readiness for an increasingly digital economy. The programme comes at a time when digital skills are becoming…

OPay has spent years building a reputation as one of Nigeria’s most visible fintech companies. From its green Point-of-Sale terminals in neighbourhood shops to its mobile payments platform, the company has become deeply embedded in everyday financial transactions. Now, as OPay expands its ambitions, it is also attracting recognition from outside its customer base. The…

Kuda built its reputation around a simple promise: banking should be easier, cheaper and more accessible. Branded the “Bank of the Free,” the Nigerian digital bank attracted millions of customers by removing many of the fees and barriers associated with traditional banking. But Kuda is now moving beyond that original identity, expanding into a broader…

Nigeria is taking a more strategic approach to cloud computing, with the Federal Government positioning itself at the centre of the country’s emerging cloud market. The shift is being driven by the National Sovereignty Cloud Initiative (NSCI), alongside new cloud computing and technical guidelines introduced by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in August…