Year: 2026
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Telecom
Africa must not just adopt, but shape global AI, cybersecurity standards — Maida
Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Aminu Maida has urged African countries to play a bigger role…
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Telecom
South Africa overhauls SIM registration to combat identity fraud
The South African government and other stakeholders in the telecommunications industry have agreed to introduce changes to the legislative framework…
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AI
GPU secures $400m loan to match Nvidia’s chip dominance
Artificial intelligence (AI) inference cloud startup General Compute (GPU) has secured a $400 million loan from technology investment firm Upper90.…
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Startup
Alphabet stock falls over Gemini AI model delays
The shares of Google owner Alphabet Inc. fell 2.3 percent late last week following a report that its tech segment…
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AI
Researchers develop smart robotic glove to restore movement, touch in paralysis patients
Researchers have developed a wearable robotic system that could help people with hand paralysis regain movement and even the sense…
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AI
China smartphone makers turn to agentic AI following slow device sales
Chinese multinational technology company ZTE Corp. has unveiled a range of smartphones with integrated artificial intelligence services, joining Chinese manufacturers…
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Telecom
Telecom Egypt scraps data centre stake sale to Helios
Telecom Egypt has announced its decision not to proceed with the sale of a majority stake in its data centre…
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Telecom
Ghana opens applications for mobile broadband and 5G spectrum licences
Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) has invited eligible entities to apply for spectrum licences to establish, maintain and operate electronic…
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Telecom
Airtime lending: court fixes July 20 to decide fate of telecom subscribers
Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos will today (Monday), July 20, 2026, deliver judgement in a…
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Environment
Environmental scientist warns Port Harcourt residents of heavier rains in July
An environmental geologist, Dr. Giadom Ferdinand, has advised residents of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, to prepare for heavier…
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