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- 13 Aug 2025
AfDB Adopts AI to Fast-track Africa’s Development Blueprint
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is betting big on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a catalyst for delivering Africa’s ambitious Agenda 2063. With hands-on training in tools like ChatGPT and Google…
- 23 Sept 2020
HP, AU Commission Sign MoU to Collaborate for Development of Entrepreneurial Skills in Africa
HP Inc. in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster entrepreneurial learning in Africa. The aim of the MoU is to further cement the…
- 25 Mar 2019
SystemSpecs, EFINA, Others Set Agenda for Africa Fintech & Digital Identity
SystemSpecs and Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access and other fintech firms have met at the 52nd Session of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Palmeraie Room, Palmeraie Golf Palace,…
- 25 Nov 2016
PIDA Week 2016 Calls for Accelerated Job Creation Via Infrastructure
Africa has been urged to provide employment opportunities for its youth if it is to harness their potential and contribute to the desired economic growth outlined in the vision of Agenda 2063. The…
- 9 Sept 2015
African Union, Huawei Reaffirm Commitments to Better Connected Africa
The African Union (AU) and Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, have reaffirmed their commitments towards a better connected Africa. The duo…
- 19 Sept 2019
Mo Ibrahim Foundation to Launch First ‘African Governance Report’ in 2019
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation has announced the launch of the first comprehensive “African Governance Report”. The report will be published online at the foundation’s website, mo.ibrahim.foundation on 15…
- 28 Jul 2017
FG Insists on Broadcasting Code Amendment
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture, has said the Federal Government will not be stampeded into abandoning its ongoing efforts to amend the Nigeria Broadcasting Code to ensure…
- 3 Jun 2015
AfDB Presidency: Brand South Africa Congratulates Nigeria
Brand South Africa congratulates Nigeria on the appointment of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). In a statement signed by Ms. Alice Puoane, acting chief…
- 17 Dec 2025
Nigeria Takes the Lead in the Global WSIS+20 Digital Agenda
Nigeria has unveiled a comprehensive, multi-pronged strategy designed to localise WSIS+20 commitments. This roadmap accelerates national transformation by prioritising robust infrastructure,…
- 9 Nov 2021
FG Mulls ‘Operation Feed Yourself’ to Tackle Hunger
Federal government is considering an ‘Operation Feed Yourself’ initiative to encourage the establishment of urban farms and small home gardens across the country. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo…
- 26 Jun 2020
Tax Transparency Report shows African Making Headway in Tackling Tax Evasion, Money Laundering
African countries made great strides in strengthening commitments and capacity to achieve tax transparency and exchange information on illicit fund flows in 2019, the latest Tax Transparency in…
- 15 Oct 2021
Netflix, UNESCO Launch Groundbreaking Competition in Sub-Saharan Africa
Netflix and UNESCO have partnered to launch an innovative short film competition on ‘African Folktales, Reimagined’ across Sub-Saharan Africa. Winners of the competition will be trained and mentored…
- 9 Sept 2020
Djembe Consultants, AfriLabs Partner to Produce Insights Report on Building a Resilient Innovative Africa in a COVID-19 World
Djembe Consultants, the award-winning African-focused communications consultancy, has partnered with AfriLabs, the largest pan-Africa network of 225 technology and innovation centres across 47…
- 6 Dec 2020
Nigeria Submits Ratified AfCFTA Instrument to AU
Federal Government has presented the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement ratification instrument to the African Union in preparation for the take-off of the agreement in January 2021. The…
- 13 Sept 2022
AVPA, UNDP Partner to Grow Sustainable Finance in Africa
The African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA), a Pan-African network of social investors collaborating to mobilise and deploy capital for impact and the United Nations Development Programme…
- 18 Nov 2022
AfDB, AU Commission Sign $9.73M Grant Agreement to Drive Digital Market Development in Africa
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Development Bank have signed a grant agreement to implement Phase 1 of the Upstream Project for Digital Market Development in Africa. The signing…
- 3 Jul 2023
United Nations partners Sterling One Foundation to convene the Africa Social Impact Summit
Sterling One Foundation has announced partnership with the United Nations to host the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2023 in August. The event which will hold on August 10-11 at the Eko…
- 18 Feb 2024
Tinubu Assures AU Leaders of Nigeria's readiness to Host African Central Bank
President Bola Tinubu has spoken about Nigeria's readiness to host the African Central Bank in line with the vision of the Abuja Treaty. Addressing African leaders on Saturday, February 17, at the…
- 7 Mar 2024
African Finance Ministers Urge Govts to Bridge Tech Gap
African finance ministers have urged governments to develop instruments and institutions that can bridge the technology gap, as well as new funding structures that, with the correct governance…
- 11 Jun 2024
Afreximbank Provides $40m to Fidelity Bank to Facilitate Acquisition of Union Bank UK
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has said that it disbursed a $40 million intra-African investment facility to Fidelity Bank Nigeria Plc. According to a statement yesterday, the facility…
- 19 Jun 2024
African Ministers Adopt Continental AI Strategy for Digital Transformation
African ICT and Communications Ministers have unanimously adopted "Continental Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and African Digital Compact." This, they said, is to accelerate Africa's digital…
- 16 Jul 2024
Afreximbank, Sterling One Foundation Partner for Africa Social Impact Summit 2024
To foster more private sector participation in the drive towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa, the Sterling One Foundation has announced African Export-Import…
- 24 Sept 2024
LG Leads the Way with Energy-Efficient Home Appliance Product @ IFA 2024
At IFA 2024, LG Electronics launched its latest range of energy-efficient home appliances, designed to reduce power consumption and address Africa's unique energy challenges. In line with the global…
- 17 Feb 2025
IoT West Africa & Data Centre Cloud Expo 2025 Set to Boost Africa’s $180Bn Digital Economy
The IoT West Africa & Data Centre Cloud Expo 2025, co-located with Power and Water Nigeria, is poised to play a crucial role in boosting Africa's digital economy, projected to reach $180 billion…
- 18 Feb 2025
UBA Donates $500,000 to AU Peace Fund to Foster Peace and Stability in Africa
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc demonstrated its commitment to fostering peace and stability across Africa with a landmark donation of $500,000 to the African Union (AU) Peace…
- 13 Jun 2025
China Expands Zero-Tariff Trade for Nigeria, 52 Other African Nations
China has announced the full implementation of a zero-tariff scheme for 53 African countries, including Nigeria, under the Changsha Declaration, further strengthening economic ties within the Forum…
- 11 Jul 2025
Africa’s Lawmakers Commit to Strengthening AI, Digital Health and Smart Manufacturing Frameworks
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) and the African Population Health Research Center (APHRC), in collaboration with the GSMA, have concluded the first Africa Digital Parliamentary Summit focused on…
- 20 Oct 2025
MTN Celebrates Landmark 300m Customers in Africa
MTN Group, Africa’s largest telecoms operator, has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 300 million customers across its markets. The announcement was made at the company’s Ambassadors…
- 23 Oct 2025
Tech Innovation Awards 2025 to Spotlight Africa’s Digital Trailblazers
The 9th edition of the Tech Innovation Awards (TIA) is set to hold on Nov. 29 at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, with a focus on recognizing digital excellence across Africa. Akin…
- 16 Feb 2026
African Leaders Highlight Africa’s AI Ambitions
African leaders used the AU Summit in Addis Ababa over the weekend to sharpen the continent’s technology agenda, with Ethiopia positioning artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure and…