Tech & Innovation

Innovation is transforming how Africa works, builds, and competes globally. From African startups and fintech innovation to artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation, this section tracks the technologies shaping the continent’s future.

UK

Official! UK to Ban Under-16s from Social Media– Starmer Announces

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Keir Starmer has officially announced a nationwide ban on social media for under-16s.  Calling it a "big moment for our country," Starmer…

Artemis ll: NASA Releases First Batch of Photos Taken by Crew from Far Side of Moon

EU Launches Probe into X Over Grok’s Role in Sexual Deepfakes

Paystack
CBNNigeria

CBN Slaps Paystack with Record Penalty for Fintech License Violation

Startups Accelerator Africa Program
GoogleNigeria

Google Opens Applications for 2025 Startups Accelerator Africa Program

skype
Tech

Farewell Skype! Microsoft Announces Date to Shut Down Video-calling App

three careers Safe from AI takeover.
AIBill Gates

Three Careers Safe from AI Takeover — Bill Gates Predicts

Zap Africa
Paystack

Crypto Firm, Zap Africa vs. Paystack in Legal Showdown over Brand Name

VISA

Digital Economy: Visa Unveils Plans for New Data Centre in Nigeria

FacebookInstagram

Meta Offers $5k Incentive to Lure TikTok Creators to Facebook, Instagram

Startup
Startup

Nigeria Sets Ambitious Target of $5bn in Startup Funding by 2027

Moniepoint
MoniepointVisa

Moniepoint Lands Fresh Funding from Visa, Fuels Expansion Plans

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