Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation’s 1,000 Tech varsity scholarships go live

The much-anticipated 1,000 Tech University Scholarships for Nigerian Indigent Whizkids, powered by the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSTEF) and supported by TD Africa, Konga Group, Zinox Technologies, and Task Systems, is now officially live, opening a transformative pathway for brilliant young Nigerians seeking a future in technology. The scholarship initiative, which was first announced by…

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AI, jobs in Africa: turning disruption into opportunity

More than 200 participants from government, the private sector, academia and development institutions gathered online for a pre-Africa Development Impact Forum Stock take Webinar Series to examine one of Africa’s most urgent development questions: will artificial intelligence (AI) become a driver of inclusive job creation, or a force of labor market disruption? Held on  February…

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Nigeria’s oil marketers, Dangote bicker over import licences suit

The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has pushed back against the fresh lawsuit filed by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery seeking to invalidate fuel import licences issued by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). In a statement, the group argued that the licences being challenged were not mere administrative…

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Delta Electronics mulls Detroit microgrid system expansion

Global leader in power management and smart green solutions, Delta Electronics, has announced its planned expansion of a microgrid system at its Detroit-area facility, developed in partnership with DTE Energy and through the seamless integration of its smart energy solutions. Unlike conventional power systems, this microgrid connects directly through a medium-voltage DTE Energy interconnection, enabling…

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Africa on the edge of digital future

By Steven Santini The advantages of edge computing are well-documented, clear and tangible. Many industries today benefit from its reduced latency, improved reliability, enhanced security, and cost savings. It is also these benefits that meet the African continent’s increasing need to process data where it’s generated. Indeed, as the continent accelerates its adoption of internet…

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TD Africa, HPE drive Future of Intelligent Networking conversation

TD Africa, in collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Operated by Selectium, hosted a high-level partner engagement event on May 14, 2026, focused on emerging trends shaping the future of enterprise networking and infrastructure transformation. The engagement brought together key partners to explore how organisations can build smarter, faster, and more secure network infrastructures capable…

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Nigeria’s ComTech minister reads riot act to carriers over sinking quality of service

The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has declared that the era of poor network quality in Nigeria must come to an end. In a statement, the Minister asserted that the Federal Government has successfully addressed the structural and economic bottlenecks that previously hindered the industry, placing the responsibility for immediate…

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Importers kick against new shipping tariff hike

Importers have rejected the proposed increase in shipping tariffs by major shipping companies in the country. Acting under the aegis of Importers Association of Nigeria (IMAN), South West Zone, the group described the move as a violation of existing agreements with stakeholders and a threat to businesses and consumers already burdened by high costs. Speaking…

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Global regulators chart course for resilient, inclusive digital future at ITU’s forum

Telecommunications regulators from around the world have endorsed a comprehensive set of guidelines to navigate digital challenges and opportunities at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2026 (GSR-26). The new guidelines, 2026 Best Practice Guidelines: Regulatory Governance Essentials, are a digital regulation toolkit to address emerging technologies, infrastructure resilience, youth safety, disaster management and the persistent…

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