Nigeria’s digital economy faces a growing threat from a shortage of skilled manpower, putting an estimated $11 billion in annual industry revenue at risk. Experts warn that the skills gap also threatens Nigeria’s goal to increase the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector’s contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to 21 per cent by 2027. …
For years, mobile photography felt like the exclusive playground of expensive flagship smartphones; the more you spent, the better your photos. In 2026, that assumption is gradually fading away. Today, budget and mid-range smartphones can capture stunning, professional-looking images that rival even premium devices. Thanks to breakthroughs in sensor technology, optical image stabilization (OIS), and …
Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has expressed worries that Tanzania’s election-period internet blackout and the continued suspension of X (formerly Twitter), which have cost the East African country over $238 million, are infringements on the citizens' digital rights. The digital rights advocacy group said in a statement on Wednesday, 5 November, stating that it remained concerned about …
Financial Services Innovators (FSI), in partnership with Mentors Without Borders (MWB), has announced the launch of a six-month Tech Mentorship Programme at Thomas Adewunmi University (TAU) in Kwara State. The initiative aims to upskill 50 students in high-demand technology fields and enhance their global employability, FSI said in a statement on Wednesday, October 22. "Building …
Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa (UBA), has called for the mobilisation of $4 trillion in domestic capital across Africa to fund large-scale investments in artificial intelligence (AI), energy, and infrastructure. This, he said, is key to a broader strategy of democratising prosperity across the continent. Elumelu made the call …
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, urged both state and federal governments to take swift action in fostering broadband infrastructure development and protecting Nigeria’s critical national infrastructure. In a keynote address at the Business Roundtable on Improving Investments in Broadband Connectivity held at the NCC Digital …
Infinix has made history with the launch of its new flagship device, the HOT 60 Pro+, which has been officially certified by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS as the World’s Thinnest 3D Curved Display Smartphone. Measuring just 5.95mm at its slimmest point and 6.09mm at its thickest, the device redefines smartphone design standards and marks a significant …
Forty-one African countries experienced over 190 internet shutdowns between 2016 and 2024, a new research by members of the African Digital Rights Network has shown. Convened by the Institute of Development Studies, the report is featured in the book ‘Internet Shutdowns in Africa’. It indicates that the number of internet shutdowns across the continent has …
A new report unveiled at the United Nations General Assembly in New York shows that Kenya’s young people are using artificial intelligence (AI) platforms to boost career prospects and secure better jobs. The 2025 Country-Level Employability Report for Kenya, developed by Zindi in collaboration with Dalberg Data Insights, the International Centre for AI Research and …
Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a digital rights advocacy, has expressed concern about the consistent leak of Nigerians' data online, urging the government to look into the matter. The non-governmental organisation raised the issue in its latest report, highlighting the state of digital rights and inclusion in the country. According to a statement on Friday, September 19, …
