Nigerian economy hit hard by Internet outages
Breaks in multiple subsea cables are have repercussions on Africa’s largest economy.
Samuel Olomu
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With AI technology tailor-made in Africa, the sky’s the limit
Nick Clegg, Meta global affairs president, writes for ITWeb Africa about the influence of AI in Africa and how it may help the continent's economy.
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Airtel Africa starts construction of first data centre in Nigeria
Airtel says Nxtra project is a critical component of the company's growth strategy and represents a watershed moment in the company's history, with a focus on Nigeria, the company's largest market.
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African finance ministers urge govts to bridge tech gap
The UN’s Economic Commission for Africa is now reorienting its work, with particular focus on technology, infrastructure and climate.
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Venture capital EMURGO launches Web3 innovation hub
EMURGO Africa focuses on the regional implementation of Cardano blockchain and other Web3 technologies.
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Nigerian edu-tech firm promotes digital skills in local languages
The firm says language barrier is one of the most significant barriers to the adoption of digital skills in Nigeria and must be addressed with greatest urgency.
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Economic Commission for Africa aims to empower 650m workers with digital skills
Proponents claimed that Africa's digital economy has huge promise. However, unlocking this promise depends on eliminating key gaps, such as a shortage of digital skills.
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Telecom Namibia commits millions on network upgrades
The spend is part of the Namibian company's turnaround strategy, which is detailed in its 2027 integrated strategic business plan.
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4Sight’s growing partner programme key to Africa-wide coverage
The tech group added another 100 partners during the current reporting period and now reaches 55 countries.
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Kaspersky appoints MD for META region
The company stated that Toufic, with nearly three decades of experience, seeks to expand on Kaspersky's regional presence in META region.
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Nigeria’s crypto market seeking continental dominance
EMUGO Africa says the desire for alternative investments will push young Nigerians into cryptocurrency, which is experiencing strong growth.
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Alviere, Onafriq collaborate on US-Africa payments and remittances
This partnership is consistent with Alviere and Onafriq's goals of providing critical access to financial services, according to the companies.