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July 22, 2026
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NCC Calls for Stronger Regulatory Collaboration Among African Countries Ahead of ITU Telecom Conference in Doha

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has urged African countries to deepen regulatory and technical collaboration to strengthen the continent’s influence in global telecommunications policymaking ahead of the International Telecommunication...

July 20, 2026
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Three Interdependent Pillars Reshaping African Financial Infrastructure

Africa’s financial infrastructure is entering a defining phase. Digital adoption continues to accelerate, financial inclusion is deepening, and institutions across the ecosystem are investing in connected, data-driven services. According...

Egypt, Nigeria Move to Strengthen Anti-Drug Fight with Intelligence-Sharing MoU

July 18, 2026
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Egyptian Envoy Meets Marwa, Seeks Collaboration With Nigeria on Drug War

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has expressed its preparedness to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its Egyptian counterpart to facilitate intelligence sharing, joint operations and...

South Africa: Final Batch Of 315 Nigerian Returnees to Arrive Wednesday

July 14, 2026
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315 Nigerians to Arrive Lagos on Final South Africa Evacuation Flight

A final group of 315 Nigerian returnees from South Africa is expected to arrive in the country on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, as the Federal Government concludes its evacuation...

Another Batch of Returnees from South Africa Arrive in Lagos

July 9, 2026
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More Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa Return to Lagos

Another group of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos as the Federal Government continues its voluntary repatriation programme for citizens...

South Africa Minus Africa Is Just 'South': Tim Akano's Open Letter to Ramaphosa

June 28, 2026
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South Africa Minus Africa Is Just ‘South’: Tim Akano’s Open Letter to President Ramaphosa

Pan-African institution builder and geopolitical risk analyst Tim Akano has written an open letter to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, urging him to take decisive action against xenophobic attacks...

June 24, 2026
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From Lagos to London: Irvine Partners CEO Rachel Irvine Sweeps Top Industry Honours in the UK and EMEA

Irvine Partners, the woman-led, African-born creative communications agency operating across Nigeria, has cemented its position as a disruptive force on the global stage following a landmark week of international...

June 23, 2026
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The Cost of Digital Mobs in Africa

Everyone talks of the power of social media. It is undeniable. Experts point out that while it holds incredible potential for good, it also has a dangerous capacity for...

African-Centric AI, Better Infrastructure Essential for Digital Growth – WATISE 4.0 Stakeholders Outline Path to AI Adoption, Financial Inclusion at WATISE 4.0

June 20, 2026
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WATISE 4.0 Panelists Urge African-Centric AI, Stronger Infrastructure and Telecom-Led Financial Inclusion

Industry leaders at the fourth edition of the West Africa Telecoms Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (WATISE 4.0) have called for increased investment in digital infrastructure, homegrown artificial intelligence (AI)...

May 21, 2026
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Beyond the Vibe: Bridging Africa’s Build Divide with Intelligent Infrastructure

Africa has always found its own way around barriers. When fixed-line banking proved too slow and too exclusionary, Kenya did not wait for the infrastructure to catch up. It...