Ekiti State University has commissioned a $728,000 (₦1 billion) AI-driven ICT Experience Centre to strengthen digital learning, innovation, and technology training. The facility aims to equip students with future-ready skills and support modern academic delivery in a digital economy.
Refugees in Kenya face growing digital exclusion as AI and technology reshape the global economy. Documentation barriers, poverty, and limited digital access threaten education, employment, and innovation opportunities, leaving many refugee youth at risk of being left behind.
Qhala, Amini AI, Angani, and iXAfrica have launched Qubit Hub in Nairobi to strengthen Africa’s AI ecosystem. The initiative provides local infrastructure, cloud computing, and research support, helping innovators build scalable AI solutions while advancing digital sovereignty.
Qhala, Amini AI, Angani, and iXAfrica have launched Qubit Hub in Nairobi to strengthen Africa’s AI ecosystem. The initiative provides local infrastructure, cloud computing, and research support, helping innovators build scalable AI solutions while advancing digital sovereignty.
Ekiti State University has commissioned a $728,000 (₦1 billion) AI-driven ICT Experience Centre to strengthen digital learning, innovation, and technology training. The facility aims to equip students with future-ready skills and support modern academic delivery in a digital economy.
Refugees in Kenya face growing digital exclusion as AI and technology reshape the global economy. Documentation barriers, poverty, and limited digital access threaten education, employment, and innovation opportunities, leaving many refugee youth at risk of being left behind.
Nigeria has launched GovGuide Nigeria, an AI-powered chatbot designed to simplify access to government services in English, Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba. The initiative reflects the country’s growing push toward digital governance, transparency, and AI-driven public service delivery
Nigeria has invested an estimated $470 million in AI-powered surveillance infrastructure, making it Africa’s largest investor in smart security systems. The move reflects a growing shift toward technology-driven governance, public safety, and smarter urban development
Mark Zuckerberg says AI could reshape business, content creation, and online income between 2026 and 2028. As Meta doubles down on artificial intelligence, many believe the technology may open new opportunities for creators, entrepreneurs, and small digital businesses worldwide.
Jumia plans to cut around 200 jobs as it expands the use of artificial intelligence across its operations. The company says AI is improving efficiency, reducing costs, and supporting profitability, while raising wider questions about the future of work in Africa’s tech sector.
Anthropic says future AI assistants could predict user needs before questions are asked. The vision reflects a growing industry push toward proactive, context-aware AI systems designed to simplify tasks, improve productivity, and transform how people interact with technology.
