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The MTN Foundation, in partnership with SAIL Innovation Lab and Co-Creation Hub (CcHub), has launched the second phase of the MTN SAIL Teachers Fellowship Programme. The initiative aims to equip 5,000 public school teachers across Nigeria with key digital skills, innovative teaching methods, and leadership training. Key Program Details Objective: To enhance the skills of public-school teachers and transform the learning experience for students. Curriculum: The program will provide intensive training on topics like technology integration in the classroom, modern teaching techniques, and digital tools. Participants will also develop their personal leadership skills. MTN Skills Academy: Participants will gain free,…

Google recently announced a new set of investments in Africa, reaffirming its nearly two-decade-long commitment to the continent’s digital transformation. The new initiatives focus on three key areas: expanded connectivity, empowering youth through AI, and bolstering skills training. Three key announcements New Subsea Cable Hubs: Google is building four strategic subsea cable hubs in the north, south, east, and west regions of Africa. This initiative is part of Google’s Africa Connect infrastructure programme and is designed to create new digital corridors within the continent and with the rest of the world. According to Google, this investment will deepen international connectivity,…

New data from Jemlit projects that global consumer electronics sales will reach a record-breaking $1 trillion in 2025, a full year ahead of previous forecasts. This significant milestone marks a period of steady recovery and growth for an industry that has faced major setbacks in recent years. The consumer electronics market has experienced a volatile few years, with two major downturns driven by consumers tightening their budgets amid rising costs and inflation. The industry saw a record-breaking $44 billion revenue drop in 2022, followed by another $5 billion decline in 2024. However, the market has consistently bounced back, propelled by…

The African Research and Innovation Hub (ARIH), recently launched by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), is poised to unlock up to US$70 billion annually in economic gains for Africa. The hub aims to boost innovation-driven sustainable growth by addressing the continent’s low investment in research and development (R&D) and its underperformance in research output. ARIH is designed to catalyze technological sovereignty, intra-African trade, and structural transformation of African economies. It plans to achieve this by fostering scientific research, promoting innovation, and helping commercialize homegrown technologies. The hub will build partnerships among academia, industry, and policymakers to double Africa’s R&D expenditure and…

The cryptocurrency market has always been known for its extreme volatility, but 2025 has been particularly eventful. This year has brought sharp price swings, fragmented gains, and shifting investor sentiment, but also more structured regulations and increasing interest from major financial institutions. Despite critics who claim crypto is worthless, the total market cap has continued to grow, hitting an all-time high. According to data from BestWallet, the total cryptocurrency market cap reached $4.04 trillion this week. Although this is a slight drop from the all-time high of $4.17 trillion on August 14, this valuation is so significant it would make…

Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and shared services provider, Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), has announced its successful recertification by the International Standards Organisation (ISO) across four globally recognised categories; ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems (QMS): Ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality services and continual improvement across operations; ISO 22301 – Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS): Guaranteeing resilience, availability, and recovery of services in the face of disruptions; ISO 20000 – Service Management Systems (SMS): Standardising service delivery to ensure reliability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction and ISO 27001 – Information Security Management Systems (ISMS): Protecting data confidentiality, integrity, and availability against evolving cybersecurity…

By Martin Ekpeke Nigerian experts during a live conversation on X (formerly Twitter) hosted by the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) have debated the future of digital currencies with special focus on the pros and cons of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins. During the conversation, moderated by Prosper Ayere, a web3 community builder, the experts weighed in on the opportunities and risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins in Africa, highlighting the potential for digital currencies to transform finance in Africa, but also brought attention to significant challenges, particularly the need for trust…

PalmPay, a leading neobank in Africa, is celebrating its sixth anniversary and a major milestone: reaching 35 million users in Nigeria. Since its launch in 2019, the company has become a go-to platform for daily financial transactions, driven by its mission to provide accessible and reliable banking services. Over the past six years, PalmPay has grown from processing its first transaction to facilitating millions of transactions daily. The platform has helped small and medium-sized businesses expand, supported families in achieving their financial goals, and made managing money simpler and more secure for its users. “PalmPay was founded on the belief…

As Apple’s new iPhone pre-orders began, Kaspersky identified a sharp increase in scams designed to exploit the excitement. Cybercriminals are creating fake websites, fraudulent lotteries, and phony “tester” recruitment schemes to steal personal and financial information, putting consumers at risk of data theft and financial loss. Scammers are using several methods to trick consumers. They create counterfeit websites that mimic Apple’s official store, luring people with promises of exclusive pre-orders. When a user tries to check out, the fake site captures their bank card information. Another common tactic is a bogus lottery promising a free iPhone. To “win,” victims are…

Konga, a leading e-commerce platform in Nigeria, is experiencing a positive response to its ongoing Category Month Campaign. The initiative, which started in early September, highlights different product categories each week with special deals and promotions, generating buzz across the country’s online retail landscape. ITPulse The campaign began with Home and Kitchen products, allowing customers to upgrade their essentials at a discount. This was followed by a popular Electronics Week, which drew an overwhelming response from shoppers looking for great prices on quality gadgets. This week, the focus is on Beauty, Health, Personal Care, and Fashion, with more enticing offers…