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MILITARY LAUNCHES FRESH OFFENSIVE AGAINST NORTH-WEST TERRORISTS
The military has launched a fresh offensive against terrorists and armed criminal networks operating across Nigeria’s North-West. Operation Clean Sweep Four, being conducted by the Joint Task Force North-West, combines ground and air operations to disrupt terrorist movements, logistics and hideouts.Troops carried out clearance operations around suspected terrorist enclaves in Dutsinma, Katsina State, forcing the…
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NORTH AFRICA’S 5G SPEEDS DROP AFTER STRONG LAUNCHES
North Africa’s 5G rollout delivered significant initial speed gains across the region, but network performance varied considerably during the six months following commercial launches, according to Ookla’s Speedtest data. Tunisia and Egypt launched 5G in 2025, followed later that year by Morocco and Algeria, with differences in spectrum allocation and deployment strategies contributing to contrasting performance trends.…
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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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US-based Nigerian gifts STEM Olympiad gold medallists N1m
A United States-based Nigerian hydrogen specialist, Dr Michael Taiwo, has rewarded three Nigerian students who won gold medals at the International STEM Olympiad in Rome, Italy, with ₦1m. Taiwo made the pledge in a post on X on Tuesday, and later fulfilled it, after the students’ feat was announced by education advocate, Alex Onyia. Reacting…
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FG Unveils N12 Billion Digital Economy Research Fund to Boost Nigeria’s Global Tech Competitiveness
Nigeria’s Federal Government has unveiled a N12 billion investment dedicated to digital economy research, a move widely seen as a strategic shift toward knowledge-driven growth and long-term competitiveness. The funding signals an intention to deepen Nigeria’s research capacity in key technology areas while creating a stronger pipeline of innovation that can translate into jobs, enterprise…
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Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk
Artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic has filed a first of its kind lawsuit against the US government over claims that it is a “supply chain risk”. The AI firm’s chief executive Dario Amodei and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth have been publicly rowing due to the company’s refusal to allow the military unfettered use of its AI tools.…
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Africa Launches $10 Billion AI Initiative for Digital Transformation
SOURCE: www.startupresearcher.com A landmark initiative to mobilize $10 billion for artificial intelligence innovation has been launched by the African Development Bank and the United Nations Development Programme. Unveiled at the 2026 Nairobi AI Forum, the program aims to accelerate digital transformation across the continent. This ambitious effort seeks to empower African nations to leverage AI…
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Africa and Middle East in line for $100 mln PayPal investment
Cc: https://www.ecofinagency.com/news-digital/2509-49009-africa-and-middle-east-in-line-for-100-mln-paypal-investment PayPal announced yesterday plans to invest $100 million in Africa and the Middle East. The company ais to support innovation and entrepreneurs in what it sees as “one of the world’s fastest-growing digital commerce regions”. The investment will take the form of minority stakes, acquisitions, financing—mainly through PayPal Ventures—as well as the deployment of…
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Lagos State Innovation Bill Proposes $100M+ Research & Development Innovation Fund to Transform Tech Ecosystem.
The Lagos State Innovation Bill has introduced a groundbreaking proposal for the establishment of a Research and Development Innovation Fund (RD&I Fund) aimed at driving science, technology, and innovation within the state — potentially becoming one of Africa’s largest government-backed tech investment vehicles. Key Numbers: Under the draft legislation, the Lagos State Government would commit…
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Lagos to Allocate 1.5% of Capital Budget to Drive Innovation and R&D
Under the draft law, the Lagos State Government would allocate at least 1.5% of its annual capital budget to the RD&I Fund and the development of research, science, and technology. The Lagos State Innovation Bill has introduced a proposal for the establishment of a Research and Development Innovation Fund (RD&I Fund) aimed at driving science,…
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