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Telecoms contribute ₦5.2 trillion to Nigeria’s real GDP in Q2 2026, its highest in two years
The telecommunications industry contributed ₦5.199 trillion (approximately ₦5.2 trillion) to Nigeria’s real gross domestic product (GDP) during the…
Huawei Deepens Local Infrastructure Push with Agentic AI Cloud Launch in Nigeria
Huawei has officially launched its Agentic AI Cloud in Nigeria, marking a significant transition in its strategic operations…
Paystack to shut down Allawee accounts after quiet acquisition
Paystack has acquired the Nigerian card-issuing fintech, Allawee. This acquisition, which took place in 2025 but was not…
Tim Cook ends 15-year run as Apple CEO, hands over to John Ternus
Tim Cook has stepped down as chief executive officer of Apple after 15 years in the role, marking…
MTN data on new trial: Backlash after lawyer demands answers over 708GB depletion
MTN Nigeria has found itself in another “major” data depletion claim, further raising questions about consumer rights, ethical…
Yele Bademosi steps down as Onboard CEO, hands reins to Paul Oladimeji
Yele Bademosi, co-founder of Nigerian fintech Onboard, has stepped down as chief executive after nearly five years to…
Nedbank gets approval to acquire up to 66% stake in NCBA Group
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has approved Nedbank Group Limited to acquire up to 66% of the…
‘We need our own AI’: NITDA DG calls for data and cloud independence at GITEX
The global race for artificial intelligence has definitively transcended mere innovation, escalating into a high-stakes battle for Africa’s…
Kenya government suppliers now need eTIMS to get paid, as KRA’s deactivation policy faces court challenge
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has completed the integration of its Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) with…
Airtel Kenya seeks licences to build own infrastructure, challenge Safaricom, Telkom
Airtel Kenya has applied to the Communications Authority of Kenya for two major licences that would give it…
