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Ekiti State University has commissioned a $728,000 (₦1 billion) AI-driven ICT Experience Centre to strengthen digital learning, innovation, and technology training. The facility aims to equip students with future-ready skills and support modern academic delivery in a digital economy.
Daniel Yu has launched the $100 million Africa Jobs Fund to tackle poverty through large-scale job creation. Focused on manufacturing, labour mobility, and productivity, the initiative aims to boost incomes, create economic opportunity, and support sustainable growth across Africa.
Uganda has ordered the immediate closure of its border with Congo as rare Ebola cases surge in the region. Health officials are racing to contain the outbreak while the WHO warns against border restrictions, urging coordinated action to stop the spread and protect lives.
Nigeria’s telecom industry spends about $52.5M monthly on diesel to power network towers due to unreliable electricity. The rising energy burden affects network quality, expansion, and connectivity, while operators increasingly turn to solar and gas alternatives.
The Bana people of southern Ethiopia continue to preserve their rich cultural heritage through cattle herding, traditional dances, body painting, and ceremonial stilt performances. Their enduring customs reflect resilience, identity, and a strong connection to community and nature.
Nigeria has launched GovGuide Nigeria, an AI-powered chatbot designed to simplify access to government services in English, Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba. The initiative reflects the country’s growing push toward digital governance, transparency, and AI-driven public service delivery.
Nigeria has invested an estimated $470 million in AI-powered surveillance infrastructure, making it Africa’s largest investor in smart security systems. The move reflects a growing shift toward technology-driven governance, public safety, and smarter urban development.
AI fantasy football is transforming sports entertainment through data analytics, predictive tools, and digital innovation. From creating jobs and improving analytical skills to reshaping competition and social interaction, AI is redefining how fans experience fantasy sports worldwide.
