eTranzact International Plc has teamed up with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University to release a groundbreaking report titled Artificial Intelligence Readiness of Nigerian SMEs. The study aims …
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Lagos to Host 4,000 Global Tech Leaders for Moonshot 2025
More than 4,000 innovators, policymakers, and investors from over 15 countries will gather in Lagos from October 15 to 16 for the third edition of Moonshot by TechCabal, Africa’s leading …
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Rafiki Briquettes Changing the Face of Clean Cooking in Tanzania
In Tanzania, a new champion is emerging in the fight for cleaner kitchens and a healthier environment. It is not solar panels or wind turbines, but a small, mighty innovation …
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Dangote IndustriesEconomyEnergyInfrastructureInnovationNigeriaOil & GasPoliciesTransportation & Logisitics
Dangote Refinery Lowers Petrol Price to ₦820 per Litre
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a major step to make fuel cheaper and easier to access across Nigeria. From Monday, August 12, 2025, the refinery reduced its ex-depot price …
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FirstBank Champions Inclusion and Digital Innovation at Canada-Africa Fintech Summit
FirstBank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its leadership role in driving financial inclusion and digital innovation by sponsoring the Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS) 2025. The bank said in a statement on …
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Harnessing Wearable Technology to Improve Construction Safety in Nigeria
In Nigeria, many construction workers face daily dangers due to poor enforcement of safety rules and limited resources on worksites. Fatal accidents remain high, especially where heavy machines operate in …
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Namibia Expands Youth Coding to Boost AI Skills
Namibia has rolled out Phase II of the Africa-Asia Youth Coding Initiative, a project aimed at introducing coding and artificial intelligence (AI) into the country’s formal education system. The programme, …
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UBA Launches AI-Powered Cross-Border Payment with PAPSS
The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr Oliver Alawuba, has described the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) as Africa’s strategic response …
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Capitec Unveils Easy Cross-Border Transfers for Africans
Capitec Bank has introduced a new cross-border money transfer service aimed at helping millions of people in South Africa send money to their families and loved ones in other African …
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South African Airways Moves to Adopt Artificial Intelligence for Better Customer Service and Operational Efficiency
South African Airways (SAA) has revealed plans to start using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve customer service and resolve complaints faster as part of its broader digital transformation efforts. The …