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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Tinubu Orders National Single Window Trade Platform to Go Live by Q1 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed the National Single Window (NSW) Steering Committee to ensure the full implementation of the digital trade facilitation platform by the first quarter of 2026. …
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Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Threats and Push for Digital Sovereignty
Experts in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector have called on the Federal Government to develop a strong national cybersecurity policy to protect the country’s digital future. This call …
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Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Market Set to Hit $345.43 Million by 2029 as Digital Economy Booms
Nigeria’s cybersecurity industry is on the rise, and experts say the best is yet to come. The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa …
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Africa Rallies Around Digital Trade at Inaugural AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum in Lusaka
The Inaugural AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum, held from May 8–10, 2025, in Lusaka, Zambia, has set the stage for the continent’s operational phase of a unified digital single market, with …
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Lagos, MAA Partner to Host 2025 African Marketing Tech & E-commerce Conference
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with Marketing Analytics Africa (MAA), has announced plans to host the 2025 African Marketing Technology & E-commerce Conference (AMTEC), a major continental gathering aimed …
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Top 10 Tech Founders to Watch in Nigeria (2025 Edition)
Meet the innovators transforming Nigeria’s digital landscape. Introduction Nigeria’s tech ecosystem is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by visionary entrepreneurs who are leveraging technology to solve real-world problems. From fintech to …
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Innovate Africa Fund, LSETF Plan to Train 500 Tech Innovators for Africa’s $500bn Product Ecosystem
Innovate Africa Fund and the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) have announced a joint plan to train over 500 tech innovators to participate actively in Africa’s growing product ecosystem, …
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From Local Challenges to Global Solutions: How African Startups Are Attracting World Attention
Africa’s startup ecosystem is no longer a nascent curiosity; it’s a vibrant, innovative powerhouse rapidly gaining global recognition and attracting significant international investment. Once overlooked, the continent is now celebrated …
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ECOWAS, World Bank Hold Workshop in Abuja to Improve Internet Access Across West Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with the World Bank-funded West Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (WARDIP), has started a two-day technical workshop aimed at improving …