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Africa Tech Festival 2026: Powering the Continent’s Digital Transformation in Cape Town
The 29th edition takes place from 16 to 19 November at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Expo and content sessions run 17–19 November, with VIP and partner events beginning on the 16th. Photo Credit: Africa Tech Festival
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Nigeria Launches New Centralised Gateway Digital Portal for Government Services
The Federal Government of Nigeria has Launched Services.gov.ng, a centralised digital gateway designed to provide citizens and businesses with a single point of access to a wide range of government services. Photo Credit: Nigerian Coat of Arms AFP
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Enugu State Government and ITF Set to establish AI Digital Fabrication Centre
Enugu State Government and the Industrial Training Fund have partnered together, to establish a State of Art World Class AI enabled Digital Fabrication Centre in Enugu State Nigeria. Photo Credit: Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Mbah – Fidelis Tortya
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What to Expect at GITEX 2026 AI and Tech Expo Nigeria
GITEX Nigeria returns from 31 August to 3 September 2026 as West Africa’s largest technology and startup event, spanning Abuja and Lagos. Organised under the global GITEX brand and themed around “Forging the Rise of Digital Nigeria,” GITEX 2026 positions the country as a hub for AI, digital transformation, and the future economy. Photo Credit:…
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Nigeria Signs AI Crop Monitoring Deal with Morocco
Nigeria is taking a bold step toward modernizing its agriculture sector. On July 18, 2026, the Federal Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Ben Guerir, Morocco, to deploy a satellite- and AI-powered crop monitoring platform. This initiative aims to deliver real-time intelligence on agricultural land, crop distribution, production performance, and food security risks…
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CyberHackers hack Kenyan President Ruto Website demand Bitcoins worth $320,000
Cyberhackers hackers, hacked the Official website of Kenyan President William Ruto. Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES
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Mozambique Boosts Disaster Response with Drone Technology
Mozambique takes a significant step toward strengthening its disaster management capabilities by expanding the use of drone technology in emergency preparedness and response. Photo Credit:Tech Valley
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Rwanda Launches Digital Talent Program to Equip 20,000 Youth with In-Demand Digital Skills
Rwandan Digital Training Program is for young Rwandan Cityzens passionate about technology, this is a tremendous opportunity to gain world-class skills at no cost. Photo Courtesy: File Photo
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Google Plead for Dialogue as Nigerian Government Investigates Major Tech Firms
A Google representative has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s digital economy, particularly its media and creative sectors. Photo Credit: Google
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Egypt and Rwanda Move to Strengthen AI and Digital Transformation Cooperation
The two countries have explored opportunities to implement pilot AI projects in priority sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, local language technologies and digital government services, with the aim of delivering practical and measurable development outcomes across the continent. Photo Credit: AFP
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Nigeria unveils $170.6 Million Boost for Tech, Creative Startups
The fund, considered one of the largest government-backed investment vehicles for technology and creative startups in Nigeria, Africa. Photo Credit: Punchng
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Kenya and Egypt Deepen Digital Cooperation with Focus on AI and Cybersecurity
The discussions focused on knowledge sharing and capacity-building initiatives aimed at accelerating innovation, expanding digital inclusion, and enhancing the two countries’ digital capabilities. Photo Credit: File Photo
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Bank of England to Introduce AI ‘Kill Switch’ to Prevent Market Meltdown
The Bank of England is now exploring a regulatory “kill switch” that could immediately halt AI-powered financial systems if they begin to threaten market stability. Photo Credit: Shutterstock
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Social media BANNED for Under-16s in UK as Government Moves to give Kids their Childhood back
In a move to protect children online and address the scale of the challenge, the government will also go further than a blanket ban on social media with world-leading blocks on harmful functions such as live streaming and stranger communication with children for under-16s. These restrictions – which together with the ban go further than any…
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Morocco Signs New Partnership With Orange Morocco to Advance AI and Digital Transformation
Moroccan government have signed a new partnership with Orange Morocco to advance Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation in the country. The partnership aims to bring together expertise from the public sector, private companies, academic institutions, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem to accelerate the development of innovative AI solutions that can improve public services, support local communities,…
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FG, Meta Launch AI Chatbot ‘GOVGUIDE’ for express Public Service Delivery
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani (Second Left) flanked by executives of Publica AI during the launch of Nigeria’s ChatBot ‘GOVGUIDE’ in Abuja – Photo Credit: Aver Fidelis
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