Governments across Africa could save up to $150 billion (about ₦226 trillion) annually by adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public service delivery, according to Mr. Harun Katusya, a senior consulting …
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Kenya’s Trade Minister Says Country Now Leads Africa’s Digital Revolution
Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has declared that Kenya is now leading the charge in Africa’s digital transformation, citing strong gains in internet connectivity, digital innovation, and a shift away …
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Airtel Subsidiary Xtelify Launches AI-Powered Software for Telecom Operators
Xtelify, a new digital subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software platform that aims to change how telecommunications companies (telcos) operate and relate with their customers. …
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NSIA Awards $220,000 to Innovative Nigerian Startups at NPI 3.0 Demo Day in Abuja
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has awarded a total of $220,000 in cash prizes to some of Nigeria’s most promising startups during the third edition of its flagship innovation …
Tesla’s board of directors has offered Chief Executive Officer, Elon Musk, a fresh stock award worth nearly $30 billion in a bid to keep him committed to leading the electric …
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MoMo, UHOA Partner to Digitise Uganda’s Hotel Sector
MoMo, the financial technology arm of MTN Uganda, has signed a strategic partnership with the Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA) to help digitise the hospitality industry through the use of …
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Kenya to Host Major Global AI Conference in Mombasa This August
Kenya is set to take centre stage in global discussions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it hosts the Africa International Policy and AI Conference (AIPAC) 2025. The four-day event will …
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NSIA Rewards Top Nigerian Startups With $280,000 Innovation Prize
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has awarded a total of $280,000 to promising Nigerian startups at the grand finale of the third edition of its NSIA Prize for Innovation, …
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SEC Raises Alarm over $2.1bn Suspicious Crypto Deals in West Africa
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has raised concern over the sharp rise in suspicious cryptocurrency-related transactions across West Africa. Speaking at the …
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Compliance Pressure on Fintechs Rising as Nigerian Startups Turn to RegTech and AI Solutions
Kayode Opeyemi, a former consultant with KPMG and now a respected expert in financial technology and risk management, has shared deep insights into how Nigerian startups are dealing with compliance …