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TechAfrica News Apr 9, 2026

GSMA’s Caroline Mbugua on Why the Digital Africa Index Matters for Africa’s Policymakers

The Digital Africa Index: A Tool for Action, Not Just Assessment At the heart of GSMA’s policy work in Africa is the Digital Africa Index, .........
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 9, 2026

Chams declares N270m in final dividend payout to shareholders

Chams Holding Company Plc has declared N270 million in final dividend to shareholders for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. In a corporate announcement on Thursday, the Nigerian-based technology provider disclosed that a final dividend of N0.03 for every share of 50 kobo each, subject to appr...
TechAfrica News Apr 9, 2026

No Smartphone, No AI: Vodacom’s Shameel Joosub on Africa’s Access Gap 

Smartphones First, AI Second Joosub was clear that smartphone penetration and AI are not parallel conversations. They are the same conversation. Driving down device costs .........
TechAfrica News Apr 9, 2026

Regulating for the Public: Airtel Africa on Spectrum and Policy Harmonization

Acknowledging Progress While Pushing Further Mukadi opened by insisting that Africa’s digital progress deserves recognition. Across financial inclusion and digital inclusion, the continent has moved. .........
TechAfrica News Apr 9, 2026

Madagascar’s Digital Foundation: Minister Andriamampiadana on Digital Identity, AI, and Africa’s Key Policy Priorities

Digital Identity and Sector Reform Minister Andriamampiadana pointed to digital identity as one of Madagascar’s most significant achievements. The government has launched a project called .........
TechAfrica News Apr 9, 2026

GSMA’s Angela Wamola on Smartphone Affordability, AI, and Africa’s Policy Roadmap

Two Years in the Making: The Africa Pavilion The pavilion’s debut at MWC Barcelona grew out of an initiative launched roughly two years ago by .........
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 8, 2026

A day with the ‘tiny priests’ of the Priesthood Orphanage

The Mayor of Housing is a very busy man, hard to track down, as he is meeting with the busiest men and women and on call with industry leaders in most state capitals and countries. On this Easter Sunday, however, My-ACE China, the Mayor of Housing, was traced to Plot 11 Miracle Estate, Girl School [...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 8, 2026

Rivers State University targets N110bn in 5-year strategic development plan

…Deep study reveals how to take RSU to top 10 Nigerian universities …Focus to be on research, innovation, and entrepreneurship The Rivers State University (RSU), Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, formerly the University of Science and Technology (UST), has unveiled a new vision that may require ...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 8, 2026

FTSE frontier upgrade ignites Seplat, GTCO, Zenith rally

The Nigerian equities market has entered a new era of expansion, propelled by a return of global institutional confidence. Leading the charge are heavyweights such as Seplat, GTCO, and Zenith Bank, whose recent rallies have pushed the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) to historic heights. The catalyst for the...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 8, 2026

Lower petrol prices imminent as global oil prices plunge 15%

…Dangote reduces petrol to N1,200 Nigerian motorists bracing for another round of fuel price hikes may finally catch a break as Brent, the benchmark for Nigerian crude, plunged more than 15 percent to below $95 per barrel on Wednesday. This development followed President Donald Trump’s a...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 8, 2026

Experts link N135bn litigation to weak electoral integrity

…raises doubts about credibility despite increased INEC funding The federal government’s decision to set aside N135.22bn in the 2026 budget for post-election litigation has triggered sharp reactions from political stakeholders and analysts, who warn that the provision not only places an addi...
TechAfrica News Apr 8, 2026

Google and UpSkill Universe Redesign Hustle Academy to Close Africa’s AI Skills Gap

Google  and UpSkill Universe , Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading AI and business skills training partner, have announced a major redesign of the Google Hustle Academy programme. For .........
TechAfrica News Apr 8, 2026

Comba Telecom and SCOMM Join Forces to Support Morocco’s 5G Rollout and Digital Plan 2030

Comba Telecom Limited , a global leader in wireless communication solutions, and SICOTEL Communications (SCOMM),  a leading Moroccan telecom and ICT solutions integrator, today announced the .........
TechAfrica News Apr 8, 2026

Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia Wins Double Honour at CSR, ESG & Sustainability Awards

Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia  is proud to announce a landmark double win at the 7th CSR, ESG and Sustainability Awards, hosted by CSR Network Zambia .........
TechAfrica News Apr 8, 2026

MTN Completes Structural Separation of Scancom PLC Mobile Money Business in Ghana

MTN Group Limited  has announced the successful completion of the structural separation of Scancom PLC’s mobile money business in Ghana, marking a key milestone in .........
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