Category: TECH AFRICA
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Digital Parks Africa Expands Into West Africa with New Nigeria Data Centre NDC1
The new facility, Nigeria Data Centre 1 (NDC1), is designed to support businesses, financial institutions, banks, cloud providers and connectivity providers seeking reliable, resilient and flexible digital infrastructure close to the markets they serve. Digital Parks Africa (DPA), the data centre business associated with the Master Power Technologies Group, is expanding into West Africa with the development of…
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IDEA TV Welcomes MDIF’s Amplify Nigeria Partnership, Says Collaboration Will Transform Nigeria and Africa’s Innovation Story
Idea TV News Desk, Abuja, Nigeria (11 September 2026) Management of IDEA TV, Africa’s first innovation television platform, has welcomed its selection as one of the six media organisations participating in the Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) Amplify programme, describing the collaboration as a significant milestone and potential game-changer for the organisation and Nigeria’s wider…
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NITDA PARTNERS WOMEN EDUCATORS ON DIGITAL SKILLS
NITDA’s partnership with women educators focuses on building sustainable digital capacity through training in digital skills, digital marketing, business planning, and entrepreneurship. The initiative emphasizes long-term empowerment over short-term support, enabling women to strengthen their economic ventures and leadership roles in education and technology. By equipping them with practical tools and knowledge, the program aims…
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Egypt Launches Child Safe Mobile SIM Initiative to Protect Children Online
Egypt has unveiled a new licensing framework for a Child Safe Mobile SIM, a significant initiative aimed at improving online safety for children. The announcement was made by Mohamed Shamroukh, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Board Member of the National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA), during a signing ceremony attended by Raafat Hendy, Minister of Communications and…
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Togo Launches Truck Driver Training Program to Support Logistics Sector
Togo’s National Employment Agency (ANPE) on Tuesday, June 30, launched a professional truck driver training and certification program for 320 young Togolese in Lomé. The program will be delivered in four cohorts of 80 participants. The first 160 candidates have already been selected through a nationwide recruitment campaign, while a second recruitment round will fill…
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Namibia’s communication regulator dismisses Starlink appeal over license rejection
Namibia’s communications regulator said on Monday it dismissed an appeal by Starlink against the rejection of its license applications, reaffirming that Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider failed to meet local ownership requirements.
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Africa’s Critical Minerals Powering Advanced Military Tech
At the heart of Africa lies one of the most important yet often overlooked sources of critical minerals essential for modern technology and global security. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is home to vast deposits of minerals like cobalt, tantalum (commonly known as coltan), and lithium—resources that are indispensable in powering some of the…
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Swedish Tech Giant Ericsson Launches Digital Innovation Hackathon in Nigeria.
By: Adoni Conrad Quenum Sweden’s Ericsson announced on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, the launch of the “Connect NextGen Hackathon” in Nigeria, in partnership with the federal government, represented by the Office of the Vice President. Participants are invited to develop applications and services in priority areas including digital inclusion, smart cities, agritech and sustainability. Open…
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Nigeria launches first floating solar project with 7-MW contract
Nigeria has awarded its first floating solar photovoltaic project through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), the public body responsible for off-grid and institutional electrification programmes. The 7-megawatt (MW) plant will be installed on waters adjacent to the University of Lagos (UNILAG) campus in southwest Nigeria. The contract was awarded to the Nigerian subsidiary of China…
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Nigeria Deploys Digital Security Systems to Counter School Abductions
This article was initially published in French by Adoni Conrad Quenum Adapted in English by Ange J.A de BERRY QUENUM The Nigerian federal government announced the deployment of technological solutions to enhance security in schools across the country. Education Minister Tunji Alausa disclosed this initiative during an interview with ARISE television on Sunday, January 25.…
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