Nigeria’s Data Centre Capacity to Hit 218MW by 2030 — Report
Nigeria’s Data Centre Capacity to Hit 218MW by 2030 Nigeria’s data centre market is on track for massive expansion, with total installed capacity projected to rise from 56.1 megawatts (MW) in 2025 to more than 218MW by 2030, a nearly fourfold increase in just five years. According to a new report by Estate Intel, this […]
AI Innovation Centre Bill in Ekiti Passes Second Reading in Senate
AI Innovation Centre Bill in Ekiti Passes Second Reading in Senate The Nigerian Senate has approved the second reading of a bill seeking to establish the Artificial Intelligence, Innovation and Communication Technology Solutions Centre in Omuo-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The proposed centre is designed to promote research, development, and application of artificial intelligence (AI) and other […]
Shettima: New Digital Economy Bill to Unlock Nigeria’s GovTech Revolution
Shettima: New Digital Economy Bill to Unlock Nigeria’s GovTech Revolution Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced that the Federal Government is on the verge of unlocking a new phase in Nigeria’s digital transformation through the National Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill. He described the bill as the next major policy shift that will spark […]
NCC: Telecom Operators’ Costs Hit Record N5.8 Trillion Amid Soaring Right-of-Way Fees
NCC: Telecom Operators’ Costs Hit Record N5.8 Trillion Amid Soaring Right-of-Way Fees The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that the operating costs of telecom operators in Nigeria reached an all-time high of N5.85 trillion in 2024, marking an 85% increase from N3.16 trillion in 2023. According to the NCC’s latest industry data, the sharp […]
NCC Moves to End Pre-Registered SIM Cards, Tighten Telecom Regulations in Nigeria
NCC Moves to End Pre-Registered SIM Cards, Tighten Telecom Regulations The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has intensified efforts to eliminate pre-registered SIM cards and tighten telecom regulations across Nigeria. The renewed push was announced during a public inquiry held on Tuesday at the NCC headquarters in Abuja, focusing on the review of three major subsidiary […]
NITDA Set to Become Nigeria’s Digital Super-Regulator Under New E-Governance Bill
NITDA Set to Become Nigeria’s Digital Super-Regulator Under New E-Governance Bill Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is set to become the country’s most powerful digital regulator under the proposed National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, 2024. The bill, currently in its final stage before presidential assent, is expected to create a unified […]
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Launch Date Leaks: Galaxy Unpacked Event Set for February 25 in San Francisco
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Launch Date Leaks: Galaxy Unpacked Event Set for February 25 in San Francisco New reports suggest that Samsung will officially launch its next-generation Galaxy S26 series on February 25, 2026, at a Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco. This aligns with earlier rumours that Samsung could delay its flagship release slightly, […]
Africa Tech Festival 2025 Opens in Cape Town, Champions Inclusive and Responsible Digital Innovation
Africa Tech Festival 2025 Opens in Cape Town, Champions Inclusive and Responsible Digital Innovation The 28th annual Africa Tech Festival 2025 has officially commenced in Cape Town, bringing together leading voices from government, global tech companies, and Africa’s fast-growing startup ecosystem. This year’s festival carries a powerful message — that Africa’s digital transformation must be […]
Google Launches Gemini Pro in Kenya to Transform Education with Artificial Intelligence
Google Launches Gemini Pro in Kenya to Transform Education with Artificial Intelligence Google has officially launched its Gemini Pro Plan in Kenya, marking a major milestone in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into Africa’s education system. The initiative aims to revolutionise how students and educators learn, research, and collaborate by providing access to […]
Police Seize $29,000 Worth of Illegal MultiChoice Streaming Devices in Johannesburg Raid
Police Seize $29,000 Worth of Illegal MultiChoice Streaming Devices in Johannesburg Raid Authorities in Lenasia, Johannesburg, have seized hundreds of illegal streaming devices valued at approximately $29,000 (R546,000) in a coordinated anti-piracy operation involving the Hawks, Crime Intelligence, and MultiChoice. The confiscated equipment included Android TV boxes preloaded with pirated content from MultiChoice and other […]
