Nigeria seeks local cloud capacity to cut data costs
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An organisation, The Pivot, is set to hold a conference in Awka to drive digital and economic transformation in the South-East region of Nigeria.Organisers of the Pivot Conference 4.0 say the South-East region needs digital transformation to drive economic growth and connect people to opportunities.
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Wed, 12 August 2026
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Nigeria aims to expand local cloud capacity to reduce digital service costs, limit capital outflows, and create jobs, boosting its digital economy.
Thu, 13 August 2026
1 report- thesun.ng01:57
Africa’s digital infrastructure gap and the urgent need for increased investment in cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), data centres, connectivity and digital services will take centre stage at the third edition of Hyperscalers Convergence Africa (HCA) 2026, scheduled to hold in September.
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica16:31
[Premium Times] "A central feature of the Policy is the use of Government's collective purchasing power to accelerate domestic infrastructure investment," the ministry stated.
Tue, 25 August 2026
1 report- iafrica.com09:05
MTN Group has identified South Africa and Nigeria as the priority markets for the first phase of its AI-enabled data centre strategy, and disclosed a
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- moroccoworldnews.com12:35
Nigeria has placed AI sovereignty at the center of its digital agenda, with government officials calling for greater national control.
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- africa-newsroom.com10:30
South Africa’s digital transformation accelerates as Minister Solly Malatsi joins AEW 2026 to advance AI infrastructure, connectivity and technology investment
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- blueprint.ng17:41
PROMAD Infotech Foundation has announced the official launch of its 2026–2030 Organisational Strategy, which is a “bold five-year roadmap to scale
Mon, 7 September 2026
1 report- standardmedia.co.ke16:31
The government has called on Digital investors to invest in Kenya, saying it is working towards a safe and conducive environment
Tue, 8 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica16:23
[CyFrica] As Nigeria's digital economy accelerates towards an estimated $18.3 billion in 2026, the country is confronting an equally urgent challenge: protecting the digital infrastructure, data and financial ecosystems powering that growth.
Wed, 16 September 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica23:36
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank and the Korean National Information Society Agency (NIA) signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, laying the groundwork for an expanded partnership to promote artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation across Africa.
- AllAfrica23:36
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank Group and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have signed a letter of intent to promote digital transformation in Africa.
- AllAfrica23:37
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] On Tuesday 8 September in Seoul, the President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Sidi Ould Tah, met with Koo Yun-cheol, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy of the Republic of Korea, ahead of the 8th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference, which also marks the 20th anniversary of this partnership.
Thu, 17 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica21:01
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The Republic of Korea plans to deepen its long-standing partnership with Africa by expanding cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, Korean Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy Koo Yun-cheol said in Seoul on 9 September 2026.
Fri, 18 September 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica16:53
[263Chat] The Hub Unconference is set to return for its 12th edition in Harare next week, bringing together young Africans to debate the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies on society.
- AllAfrica19:59
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank Group and the Republic of Korea signed a Letter of Intent on 9 September in Seoul to establish a Korea-Africa Hub for artificial intelligence (AI) to support the responsible development, adoption and financing of AI technologies across Africa.
Sat, 19 September 2026
1 report- capitalfm.africa06:09
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 18 – Innovators, developers, researchers, entrepreneurs and sector specialists from across Africa are being invited to apply for the Mistral Africa Accelerator Bootcamp, a six-week hybrid, pan-African…
Tue, 22 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica09:57
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- UNIVERSITIES across Africa are seeking closer cooperation in research and innovation so that graduates can work in an economy, which is being reshaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Wed, 23 September 2026
2 reports- ilri.org13:08
The Ministry of Agriculture has taken ownership of a national digital platform that brings seed demand and supply information together, alongside a new…
- standardmedia.co.ke18:45
Eastern African countries are stepping up efforts to build a more connected regional digital economy, with governments and regional institutions.
Sun, 27 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica15:56
[UN News] Africa should focus its use of technology on solving its own real challenges rather than copying the systems and priorities of other parts of the world.
Tue, 29 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica13:49
[allAfrica] What if every baby born in Africa started life with an all-access key to the 21st century? Not a smartphone or an AI assistant, but something much more - fundamental recognition that says you are here, you are known, and you belong.
Mon, 5 October 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica01:53
[Daily Trust] The Federal Government has charged young Nigerians to move beyond discussions on various platforms, including online and offline, to develop practical solutions that can address mounting challenges which have confronted them over the time.
- cajnewsafrica.com04:48
by SAVIOUS KWINIKA JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) - AFRICA'S ambition to benefit from artificial intelligence (AI) is entering a more demanding phase, with infrastructure, computing capacity, connectivity and specialist skills emerging as important as the technology itself. A technology analysis published on Sunday highlighted the growing debate around Africa’s AI ambitions ahead of the Africa Tech
- telecompaper.com14:46
The Djibouti government is exploring a partnership with digital infrastructure operator Wingu Africa to equip young people with high-demand digital skills, according to the Agence Djiboutienne d'Information (ADI). ICT minister Mohamed Abdoulkader Moussa Helem met with a Wingu Africa delegation on 28 September to discuss expanding the nation's digital infrastructure. To formalize the initiative, both parties agreed to set up a joint working task force to draft a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
Tue, 6 October 2026
2 reports- independent.co.ug15:00
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan fintech companies are seeking opportunities beyond the domestic market as demand grows for faster cross-border payments, digital-asset settlement and financial services across Africa. The companies are positioning themselves for a regional market where businesses increasingly need to move money between countries, currencies and payment systems. That push will be …
- punchng.com23:01edited after publishing
Organisers of the Pivot Conference 4.0 say the South-East region needs digital transformation to drive economic growth and connect people to opportunities.
Wed, 7 October 2026
1 report- standardmedia.co.ke05:34
The financing solutions are designed to address a critical financing gap for many digital and digitally enabled businesses that struggle to secure commercial loans.
Fri, 9 October 2026
2 reports- blueprint.ng06:29
The national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the federal government ongoing digital infrastructure
- businessincameroon.com13:45
Cameroon is moving to accelerate the development of its financial technology sector and expand access to digital financial services through a new
Sat, 10 October 2026
1 report- newvision.co.ug20:27
Tomorrow’s test is whether it has the electricity, computing capacity, resilient data centres, fibre and skilled people to operate the intelligent economy taking shape upon them, writes Godfrey Mutabazi
Mon, 12 October 2026
3 reports- cbn.co.za04:00
AI in water treatment is being tested by South Africa’s NICP to support troubleshooting, failure analysis and engineering decisions at treatment plants.
- opportunitiesforafricans.com05:36
Application Deadline: 16 October 2026. Applications are now open for the 2026 UNDP Timbuktoo Pan-African MineTech Startup Incubation Programme. The timbuktoo MineTech Hub, together with the United Nations Development Programme…
- theheraldghana.com13:36
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Ghana and the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations have begun training 50 public officials in artificial intelligence (AI), data management and digital governance as part of efforts to accelerate digital transformation across the public sector. The three-day training, which began on Monday, October 12, 2026, is designed […]
Tue, 13 October 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica10:53
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Microsoft plans to close part of its Africa Development Centre (ADC) in Nairobi as it reorganises its engineering operations, with the company currently informing affected employees of the proposed changes.
- AllAfrica14:48
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on the State Department for Correctional Services to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to improve efficiency, service delivery and rehabilitation programmes in correctional institutions.
Wed, 14 October 2026
1 report- standardmedia.co.ke11:52
New African AI council will advise governments on technology rules, public participation, local languages, data ownership and AI risks to democracy and inclusion.
Thu, 15 October 2026
5 reports- AllAfrica05:04
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The AI 10 Billion Initiative has received a boost following a visit by a delegation from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to the African Development Bank Group to move from launch to delivery.
- iafrica.com09:59
The African Development Bank and the UN Development Programme are moving their AI 10 Billion Initiative into implementation, aiming to mobilise $1 billion a
- iafrica.com10:06
AI could help African creators, languages and stories reach wider audiences through translation, subtitling, localisation and discovery tools, according to
- apc.org12:45
The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA), APC’s longstanding member in Uganda, hosted the 13th edition of the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica26) in Balaclava, Mauritius, between 28 September and 1 October 2026.
- apc.org12:45
The past year was a true test for anyone defending a digital future that serves social, gender and environmental justice. In a year marked by severe global funding cuts and the increasing use of technology in ways that harm marginalised communities and the planet, our latest annual report, which has just been released, reveals how our network is actively shaping technology for the common good.
Fri, 16 October 2026
3 reports- itweb.co.za06:19
- itweb.co.za06:37
- thenewdawnliberia.com07:21
AfDB and UNDP Advance AI 10 Billion Initiative to Turn Africa’s AI Potential into Productivity