From Lagos to Nairobi

Digital Realty, a global leader in cloud- and carrier-neutral data center solutions, has further expanded its footprint in Nigeria by unveiling its third data center facility in Lagos. This strategic development underscores the company’s commitment to advancing Nigeria’s digital economy and meeting the rising demand for data hosting, cloud services, and digital infrastructure across West…

Nigeria’s digital economy is expanding rapidly, but industry leaders stress that greater investment in Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) is essential to unlock its full potential. IXPs, which allow local networks to exchange traffic directly without routing through international servers, are key to improving connectivity, reducing costs, and enhancing user experience across the country. Currently, Nigeria…

Nigeria is stepping up its data protection regime, signaling stricter rules for financial services, technology companies, and other sectors that handle sensitive consumer information. The move is part of broader efforts to align with global standards on data privacy, strengthen consumer trust, and attract investment in the country’s digital economy. The Nigeria Data Protection Commission…

The platform connects brands with both human and AI-powered creators in under 15 minutes, offering an end-to-end campaign workflow that includes smart matching, pricing insights, and real-time performance tracking. Hypeo AI, an emerging artificial intelligence-powered platform, has secured significant investment aimed at fueling its expansion into Africa and the Middle East. The funding round, led…

This initiative aims to bring Google’s resources, including its people, products, and technology, to help these companies grow and scale their businesses. Google has launched a new initiative to support South African startups through its Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First program. The program aims to nurture local innovation by helping early-stage companies leverage artificial…

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that its GavaConnect platform has surpassed 1,000 registered developers, a milestone that underscores the growing adoption of digital solutions in the country’s tax administration system. The platform, launched as part of KRA’s digital transformation agenda, serves as an innovation hub where developers can integrate tax-related services into applications,…