Startups, AI, Telecommunications & Digital Economy
Tech & InnovationReal Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has defended his performances while rejecting comparisons between himself and Barcelona’s Raphinha and Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé.n
Tech & InnovationBy Sola Ogundipe At 38, Aminat Bello should be building her fashion business and raising her three sons, instead, she is battling colon cancer and struggling to raise the money needed to complete her treatment.A widow, Aminat’s ordeal began on December 15, 2025, when she developed severe abdomina...
Tech & InnovationDUTSE — Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has approved the appointment of Dr Lawan Ahmed Muhammad Sani as the 17th Emir of Gumel Emirate, three days after the death of his father, the late Emir. The appointment was announced on Sunday by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Bala Ib...
Tech & InnovationBy Dickson Omobola Stakeholders in the country’s air transport sector have called for the integration of Generation Z, Gen Z, into the aviation workforce, saying their talent, technological skills and boldness can drive the industry’s global competitiveness. The experts also urged the older gener...
Tech & InnovationBaba-Ahmed described El-Rufai’s disclosure as an act of “sheer arrogance”, questioning how a former governor could publicly admit to tapping the phone of a senior security official.n
Tech & InnovationDr. Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu, a Nigerian-born legal scholar and lecturer, has been appointed dean of the University of Saskatchewan College of Law in Canada. Odumosu-Ayanu will begin a five-year term as dean on October 1, 2026, succeeding Martin Phillipson, who completed two five-year terms in the ...
Tech & InnovationThe Ghanaian Ministry of Gender has launched an application, Marrify, designed to help prospective couples verify their partners’ marital status before getting married.n
Tech & InnovationLeading Nigerian fintech, OPay, has dismissed viral claims of an impending shutdown and reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Nigeria’s digital economy, customers, and merchants. The company made the clarification on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, during a Live Town Hall in Lagos. The session bro...
Tech & Innovation“When I reflect on my career, what stands out for me is that I've been unbelievably blessed in being part of other people's journeys,” Postecoglou said.n
Tech & InnovationStarlink has officially launched its satellite internet service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), days after receiving a 10-year licence from the country’s telecommunications regulator.n
Tech & InnovationBy ADE MABO The successful debut of the Itsekiri Global Homecoming (IGHC) shows what is possible when strategic partnerships, corporate support, and strong, community-driven execution meet cultural ambition. Held from August 16 to 22, 2026, in Warri Kingdom under the authority of His Majesty, Ogi...
Tech & InnovationPlateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has approved the appointment of a Chairman, members of commissions, a Senior Special Assistant and 14 Liaison Officers across various parts of the state.n
