1 hour ago Breaking Barriers: Why Regional Integration Is West Africa’s Economic Lifeline

At the 2025 West Africa Economic Summit (WAES), experts and policymakers made one message clear: the future of intra-regional trade depends on collective action. From accelerating digital identity systems to harnessing the energy of West Africa’s growing youth population and enabling robust private sector collaboration, the region must now move beyond rhetoric to reform. Integration […]

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2 h. ago Firm Launches Digital Platform To Promote Nigerian Culture, Tourism Sector

A Nigerian tech startup Zangah Africa is set to launch its innovative digital platform to boost the nation’s US$3.77bn untapped culture and tourism sector. The platform, Zangah.com, fuses environmental sustainability, cultural and natural history tourism, and immersive technology to unlock economic growth through Nigeria’s rich, underexplored heritage. Speaking ahead of the anticipated launch, Executive Director […]

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65 h. ago HURIWA seeks death sentence for kidnapping, decries rising wave of kidnappings, organ harvesting

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for the death penalty for terrorism offences, expressing alarm over the rising wave of kidnappings and organ harvesting in Nigeria. The group is advocating sweeping reforms in national security and the enactment of enforceable legal frameworks to address the crisis. In […] The post HURIWA seeks death sentence for kidnapping, decries rising wave of kidnappings, organ harvesting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago We Are Determined To Empower African Youths Through Digital Marketing, Product Design Skills – Omobobola

The convener of the Sauced Expo and co-founder of Sauced Media, Omobobola Ajomale, has disclosed that his company remains fully committed to training African youths in digital marketing, content creation, product design, and project management for nation-building. In an interview with journalists in Abuja, Omobobola reiterated that the mission of The Sauced Expo is simple: […]

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3 d. ago Africa, Caribbean consider developing digital currency to enhance trade

Africa and the Caribbean are exploring the development of a digital currency to deepen trade ties between the two regions. read more Africa, Caribbean consider developing digital currency to enhance trade

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3 d. ago African Workforce Summit tackles gap between skills and opportunity

In an era defined by cautious capital, talent migration, and an unrelenting drive for digital transformation, Africa’s biggest job fair read more African Workforce Summit tackles gap between skills and opportunity

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3 d. ago Budget ministry takes leap into digital age with Policy Vault deal

Policy Vault Africa, a digital repository of public policy, has partnered with the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning to read more Budget ministry takes leap into digital age with Policy Vault deal

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5 d. ago Smartcomply Launches Partner Program, Forging a Dominant Cybersecurity Alliance to Secure Africa’s Digital Future

New alliance empowers partners to claim a stake in Africa’s cybersecurity market, projected to exceed $10 billion by 2030, and read more Smartcomply Launches Partner Program, Forging a Dominant Cybersecurity Alliance to Secure Africa’s Digital Future

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5 d. ago Nigeria ranks 3rd in Africa for ransomware threats –INTERPOL

Nigeria recorded 3,459 ransomware threat detections in 2024, placing it third on the continent behind Egypt and South Africa, according to INTERPOL’s newly released 2025 Africa Cyberthreat Assessment Report. The findings highlight the growing scale and sophistication of cybercrime in Africa as the continent’s digital footprint expands rapidly. The report, based on data from INTERPOL’s […] The post Nigeria ranks 3rd in Africa for ransomware threats –INTERPOL appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago VeeKee James, Peller, others nominated for Trendupp Awards 2025

By Rita Okoye In what has become one of the most anticipated events in Africa’s digital calendar, Trendupp Africa, organisers of the continent’s pioneering awards platform for influencers and content creators, have officially announced the nominees for the fifth edition of the Trendupp Awards. Now recognised as a Pan-African platform, the Trendupp Awards celebrate and […] The post VeeKee James, Peller, others nominated for Trendupp Awards 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago TikTok boosts African mental health initiatives with $2.3m fund expansion

From Chinese Anuforo TikTok has announced the expansion of its $2.3 million global mental health fund to Sub-Saharan Africa, marking a significant step in the platform’s commitment to digital well-being across the continent. The announcement came during TikTok’s inaugural Digital Well-being Summit held in Johannesburg, which convened policymakers, mental health experts, NGOs, and industry leaders […] The post TikTok boosts African mental health initiatives with $2.3m fund expansion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Mastercard bets big on Africa’s $1.5trn digital payment future

Mastercard is expanding its footprint across Africa as the continent’s digital payments sector is projected to reach $1.5 trillion by read more Mastercard bets big on Africa’s $1.5trn digital payment future

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1 week ago Africa’s AI Awakening: Building transparent, safe, and inclusive digital futures

In May 2025, leaders from various African nations convened in Addis Ababa under the auspices of the African Union to read more Africa’s AI Awakening: Building transparent, safe, and inclusive digital futures

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1 week ago ACFTA: Exporting Nigeria’s TSA benefits, powering Africa’s digital future

By Joseph Ibezim The desire of the Federal Government to transform Nigeria into a one trillion dollar economy is the sterling agenda that President Bola Ahmed is very passionate to see materialise.  Of all the sectors and subsectors of the economy that will play significant roles in the attainment of the laudable goal, Nigeria’s strong […] The post ACFTA: Exporting Nigeria’s TSA benefits, powering Africa’s digital future appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago CEO Reiterates Commitment To Raising Next Generation Of Global AI Innovators

The chief executive officer of Digital Equity Africa, Mrs. Justina Nnam Oha, has assured that her organisation was raising and mentoring the next generation of global artificial intelligencence innovators in the country. In a statement she signed recently in Lagos, she referenced the overwhelming success of the inaugural Kids Tech Fest — a global AI […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria tops global stablecoin adoption as Africa’s digital asset booms

Nigeria has been ranked top in the adoption of stablecoin and the second globally in overall digital asset usage, according read more Nigeria tops global stablecoin adoption as Africa’s digital asset booms

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2 w. ago West African industries ready to scale global markets — Minister

Tribune Online West African industries ready to scale global markets — Minister "West African industries have already proven their strength through significant achievements in banking, digital services, agriculture, and extractive" West African industries ready to scale global markets — Minister Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Beyond tech: Why Africa’s competitive edge lies in digital well

As International Picnic Day encourages us to step away from screens and reconnect with one another, it also offers a read more Beyond tech: Why Africa’s competitive edge lies in digital well-being

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2 w. ago Inside Selar’s rise: The platform fuelling Africa’s creator economy

From humble beginnings to becoming one of Africa’s fastest-growing digital commerce platforms, Selar is proof that a side project can read more Inside Selar’s rise: The platform fuelling Africa’s creator economy

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2 w. ago Nigeria, SA top African countries with most mobile phone ownership, usage

In Nigeria, South Africa, and other African countries, mobile connectivity is driving access to business, education, healthcare, and digital banking, read more Nigeria, SA top African countries with most mobile phone ownership, usage

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