Author: Jessica Adiele

CANAL+ Group has moved closer to completing its full acquisition of MultiChoice Group (MCG) after successfully securing 94.39% ownership of the African entertainment giant. The announcement follows the conclusion of CANAL+’s Mandatory Tender Offer for the remaining MultiChoice shares it did not already own, marking one of the largest media…

Uber is facing mounting criticism in South Africa following an overwhelming wave of negative customer reviews, painting a troubling picture of declining service quality, safety concerns, and a growing trust deficit. Out of 4,821 consumer reviews analyzed, more than 4,200 were one-star ratings, with only 147 users giving the platform…

Ghana has inaugurated a new governing board for the National Communications Authority (NCA), a strategic move to accelerate the nation’s digital transformation agenda and enhance regulatory efficiency within its telecommunications sector. The ceremony, held in Accra, was led by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey…

MTN Nigeria has unveiled an ambitious plan to extend fibre connectivity to more than eight million homes across the country by 2028 — a move aimed at accelerating broadband penetration, boosting digital inclusion, and supporting Nigeria’s growing digital economy. The initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s National Broadband Plan (NBP)…

MTN Group President and Chief Executive Officer Ralph Mupita has called for immediate, large-scale investments in artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure, and human capital development to ensure that Africa does not fall behind in the global technological transformation. Speaking at the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation (KMF) Inclusive Growth Forum, Mupita emphasized…

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding digital connectivity and securing critical infrastructure with the successful hosting of the Business Roundtable on Improving Investments in Broadband Connectivity and Safeguarding Critical National Information Infrastructure. The high-level event brought together stakeholders from government, the private sector, and the telecommunications industry to deliberate…

Nigeria has taken another major step toward a fully digital public service framework as the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate digital identity into the national health system. The agreement marks a significant milestone in the…

Figma has announced a strategic partnership with Google that will bring Gemini AI models directly into its design platform, further strengthening its AI-powered design capabilities. The collaboration adds Gemini 2.5 Flash, Gemini 2.0, and Imagen 4 to Figma’s creative suite — giving product designers and developers access to advanced image…

Netflix has officially launched gaming on smart TVs, allowing subscribers to play directly on their television screens using their phones as controllers. The rollout, which begins this week in select countries, marks a major step in Netflix’s strategy to evolve beyond video streaming into interactive entertainment. The announcement comes nearly…

Nigeria’s journey toward a cashless economy has reached a new milestone, as electronic payment transactions surged to $256 billion (₦256 trillion) in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest Bullion Report by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The figure reflects one of the most significant digital finance…

Google has unveiled a new initiative aimed at empowering African university students with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities by providing free access to its Gemini AI tools for one year. The program, available to eligible students in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, marks another milestone in Google’s ongoing…

In an era where technology continues to redefine how children learn and interact, Airtel Nigeria and UNICEF are taking proactive steps to ensure that digital transformation in education does not come at the cost of child safety. On October 7, the two partners jointly trained more than 150 public school…

SpaceX’s Starlink Direct to Cell has officially become the largest 4G coverage provider in the world, delivering uninterrupted connectivity to millions of LTE phone users across five continents. Designed to reach areas beyond the limits of traditional cell towers, the satellite-based system allows users to stay connected anywhere under the…

ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, has partnered with Microsoft, Zain Kuwait, and Zain Omantel International (ZOI) to launch Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute on the Azure Marketplace — a first-of-its-kind collaboration across Zain entities aimed at transforming cloud access for government and enterprise customers in Kuwait. The new…

The Lagos State Government has unveiled a suite of digital technologies including drones, real-time monitoring systems, and safety reporting apps — to strengthen workplace safety and reduce occupational hazards across the state. The announcement was made at the third Lagos State Occupational Safety and Health Conference (LASOSH), held at the…

Nigeria has officially joined the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA), a United Nations–endorsed global initiative that promotes the use of open-source technologies to accelerate digital transformation, improve lives, and advance sustainable economic growth. Digital public goods (DPGs) are open and interoperable solutions — including software, data, AI systems, and content…

X (formerly Twitter) has announced a major restructuring of its verified program for businesses and governments, introducing two new premium tiers — Premium Business and Premium Organizations — in a move aimed at redefining how companies and institutions grow their presence on the platform. According to the company, Premium Business…

Meta has announced a new update to Facebook’s algorithm that aims to give users more control over the videos they see — particularly Reels — while improving personalization and reducing unwanted content across the platform. The update introduces several key features, including AI-powered search suggestions, friend activity bubbles, and enhanced…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has formally withdrawn its criminal charge against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, its Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, and several directors of the pay-TV company. The charges, which alleged that MultiChoice impeded an FCCPC investigation and failed to comply with lawful summons, have now…

OpenAI’s ChatGPT has surpassed an estimated 800 million weekly active users, marking one of the fastest adoption surges in consumer technology history. The milestone, achieved around September–October 2025, underscores OpenAI’s growing dominance in the generative AI landscape and sets the stage for the platform to reach one billion users by…