The rapid rise of artificial intelligence has transformed industries, created billion-dollar companies, and reshaped how people work and communicate. Yet beneath the excitement surrounding AI lies an uncomfortable reality: much of the technology’s success depends on labour and resources sourced through systems many experts describe as exploitative. This tension was brought into sharp focus after…
The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has revealed that six of Africa’s largest mobile network operators are actively developing artificial intelligence language models trained on African languages, marking one of the continent’s most ambitious AI projects to date. According to the Mobile Economy Africa 2026 report released by GSMA on June 17, 2026,…
As governments around the world search for new sources of revenue and ways to accelerate digital innovation, Kenya is considering a move that could redefine how public-sector data is used across Africa. Under a proposed national policy framework, the East African country plans to commercialise hundreds of anonymised government datasets through a centralised data marketplace…
Nigeria is set to begin the first phase of its long-awaited National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System in October 2026, marking a major step toward modernising the country’s addressing infrastructure after years of unsuccessful attempts. The new system will assign every building, business, and location in Nigeria a unique machine-readable digital address linked to precise geographic…
For years, millions of Nigerians have complained about rapid data depletion, poor network quality, and unexplained charges on mobile networks. Now, MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecommunications provider, has taken an unusual step by putting itself under public scrutiny. On Saturday, June 6, 2026, MTN Nigeria hosted a public engagement event tagged “Data on Trial”…
Africa’s race to expand international internet infrastructure has gained another major milestone after telecom giant Orange activated a new undersea cable connecting Tunisia directly to Europe. The launch marks the first operational segment of the ambitious Medusa Submarine Cable System, a project expected to reshape digital connectivity across the Mediterranean region. As demand for cloud…
The new directive, announced on June 21, 2026, requires telecom companies to obtain prior approval from the NCC before completing any significant ownership transfer. Under the new framework, any transaction involving 10% or more of a telecom company’s shareholding must receive a Letter of No Objection from the telecom regulator before the CAC can officially…
SIM-swap fraud remains one of Nigeria’s most persistent financial security challenges despite years of regulatory interventions and security improvements. According to data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigerians reportedly lost approximately ₦12.5 billion to telecom-related financial crimes between 2019 and 2023. Many of these crimes involved a combination of SIM-swap attacks, identity theft, and…