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Nigeria’s mobile internet speed doubled in 2 years, driven by 4G adoption and data usage
Internet speed in Nigeria has witnessed a significant leap as average mobile download speed increased from 7.1 Mbps…
Google to train AI in 21 African languages, including Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo
Google and a consortium of African research institutions have launched the WAXAL dataset, a major new effort to…
Starlink now uses users’ data for AI training; here’s how to opt out
SpaceX has quietly updated Starlink’s privacy policy that permits customer data usage for AI model training unless users…
Airtel Africa reports $586m profit after tax from 14 African countries in 2025
Airtel Africa, the leading telecoms company on the continent, has recorded a profit after tax (PAT) of $586…
Kenyan climate startup Koko shuts down after $60m debt crisis
Koko Networks, a Kenyan climate tech startup once touted as a major solution to clean cooking in Africa,…
Facebook champions creativity and community at 2026 African Creators Summit
Facebook brought creativity and connection to life with an exciting on-ground activation at the 2026 African Creators Summit,…
e-Hailing drivers kick as Bolt introduces cheaper ‘Wait and Save’ ride category
e-Hailing drivers in Benin City have kicked against a new ride option introduced by Bolt called the Wait…
NCC: Telecom operators spent over $1 billion on new tower sites, fibre optic cables, others in 2025
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that telecom operators deployed infrastructure worth more than $1 billion into…
Why ₦500,000 is the minimum wage for independent living in Lagos | Cowrywise report
A new report by Cowrywise shows that for many young professionals in Lagos, financial independence now starts at…
