The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), Tayo Aduloju, has expressed concern over the slow pace of digital adoption by electricity distribution companies (DisCos) and government …
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Ethiopia Lauded for Leadership in Policy Evaluation as AfrEA Celebrates 25 Years
Ethiopia is being recognized as a leading example in Africa for its commitment to policy evaluation, according to Dr. Miche Ouedraogo, President of the African Evaluation Association (AfrEA). This acknowledgment …
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DevSecFlow Unveils SECOYA, Intelligent Cybersecurity Platform
Cybersecurity company DevSecFlow has launched its advanced security operations platform, SECOYA, to help financial institutions and businesses in highly regulated sectors respond smarter and faster to growing cyberthreats. The announcement …
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The General Petroleum Company (GPC) in Egypt has announced a new oil discovery in Abu Sannan area of the country’s Western Desert. The announcement was made in line with the …
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Major Airlines Push Toward Paperless Air Travel by 2025
Airport Parking and Hotels, a leading UK airport parking specialist, has released a new report exploring how major international airlines are increasingly going paperless in their operations. The report focuses …
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Joan Agha Foundation Tackles AI Challenges in Entrepreneurship
The Joan Agha Foundation has unveiled new strategic approaches aimed at helping entrepreneurs navigate the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in business. The initiative was part of the foundation’s …
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CBN Moves to Modernise Anti-Money Laundering Rules with AI, Gives Banks 12 Months to Comply
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released a draft document to modernise how banks and other financial institutions fight money laundering. In a circular dated May 20, 2025, the …
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ILO Cautions on AI’s Labour Impact, Urges Nigeria and Others to Plan for Inclusive Transition
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has said artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI, has the power to change the global labour market. But it also warned that if not well …
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Africa Ready to Lead Deep Tech Revolution — UM6P President Hicham El-Habti
The President of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Hicham El-Habti, has declared that Africa is poised to lead the global deep tech revolution, with artificial intelligence (AI) acting as the …
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UM6P Hosts DeepTech Summit, Spotlights Africa’s Innovation Strength
The University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) in Morocco has once again positioned itself as a centre for innovation in Africa, following the successful hosting of the second edition of the …