Eighteen UN entities joined forces during the 2nd UN Virtual Worlds Day to urge governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector to harness the transformative potential of AI-powered virtual worlds to drive development that works for all. The call-to-action outlines 12 priorities—from expanding connectivity to promoting responsible use of emerging technologies—in order to ensure […]
Read MoreAfrican business and tech solutions firm, Verraki, a member of Andersen Consulting, is hosting a free webinar titled with the theme: From Idea to Action: How African Businesses Can Start and Scale AI Initiatives. Expected to take place this June, the high-impact session will equip business leaders with actionable strategies to assess AI readiness, drive […]
Read MoreKenya´s economic growth is expected to strengthen to 5.5 per cent already this year, supported by resilient performance in tourism and recovery in the agricultural sector. Lower inflationary pressure and robust remittances to Kenyan households will also bolster consumer spending, representing a key driver for growth over the next few years. “Overall, we believe that […]
Read MoreAMA PRESS RELEASE A new groundbreaking report reveals that everyday perceptions of Africa in the UK and the US are still largely shaped by outdated and negative stereotypes-with profound consequences for how people engage with the continent culturally and economically. Titled Stereotypes About Africa in Britain and the United States: A Social-Psychological Study of Their Impact […]
Read MoreIn what appears to be respite for bank customers who are burdened by bank deductions from their accounts, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) rejigs her End User Billing (EUB) policy for USSD banking in Nigeria. Before now it had been bundles of cries by bank customers over such deductions as in most cases customers are […]
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The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) has presented the Procurement Excellence Standard Certificate to Seplat Energy Plc, the foremost Nigerian independent energy company. The Global Chief Executive Officer, CIPS, Ben Farrell, made the presentation to Seplat Energy during a visit to the Seplat Energy team led by the Chief Operating Officer, Samson Ezugworie; […]
Read MoreTelecoms operators will invest more than $17 billion globally over the next five years into AI-based network security. Their total investment grows from $2.5 billion in 2025 to $4.6 billion in 2029. A Juniper Research report attributed this expected additional spend to operators’ greater focus on growing their B2B revenue streams for industries such as […]
Read MoreThe National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), extended a formal invitation to all stakeholders in government agencies, private sector players, academia, civil society, and the media to participate actively in shaping a more secure digital Nigeria. “This is more than a conference-it’s a national mission. We count on your voices, your expertise, and your commitment […]
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The Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, recently informed President Bola Tinubu has paid N450 billion in taxes to the Federal Government’s coffers in 2024. According the President of the Group, Aliko Dangote, this significant tax payment, makes it the highest tax-paying company in Nigeria adding that Dangote companies are contributing more in taxes than all the […]
Read More4DX Ventures, a pan-Africa venture capital firm investing primarily in early-stage technology companies, announced today that Mimi Alemayehou and Kurankye Sekyi-Otu have joined the firm as Senior Advisors as 4DX continues to scale its platform and deepen its impact across the continent. Since its Managing Partners made their first investment in Africa in 2013, 4DX […]
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