The Africa Tech Alliance Excellence (ATAEx) Awards will once again shine a spotlight on the trailblazers, innovators and organisations driving Africa’s tech future. As part of the annual AfriTECH 5.0 forum, the ATAEx Awards aim to elevate excellence in digital transformation, leadership, impact and innovation, across the continent’s growing technology ecosystem. The ATAEx Awards recognise merit and measurable impact, recipients are assessed not only on ambition but on real-world outcomes: how technology has been applied for inclusion, growth, sovereignty or transformation. Endorsement by industry leaders and regulators gives the awards authority and visibility. For example, in 2024 high-profile individuals such…
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In a decisive move to reposition Nigeria for an inclusive digital future, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced the launch of its maiden Digital Awareness and Sensitization Fora, a nationwide platform designed to close the gap between policy formulation, infrastructure development, and digital empowerment. According to a statement signed by Nnenna Ukoha, Head, Public Affairs, NCC, the initiative seeks to foster a more enabling environment for Infrastructure for Innovation and Inclusion, setting the stage for policies that reflect the needs of a rapidly evolving digital society. The inaugural edition, scheduled for November 13, 2025, is themed “Leaving No One…
The Management of Realnews Magazine and Publications Limited, publishers of Realnews Magazine Online, has announced that Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), will deliver the Realnews 13th Anniversary Lecture. The anniversary lecture, titled “Cybersecurity, Illicit Financial Flows and Achieving Agenda 2063 in Africa,” is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. Dr. Aliyu confirmed his participation in an email to Realnews in March 2025, and further reaffirmed his commitment in response to a reminder letter on October 31, 2025, stating, “I…
GreenBii, the leading Business Management Platform for African SMEs, has broadened its footprint with the launch of a dedicated real estate segment and strategic partnerships with Sytemap by HouseAfrica and Cutstruct. The new integrations reinforce GreenBii’s commitment to helping African businesses grow faster, operate smarter, and streamline their processes. Through these additions, real estate developers and construction firms can now access all the tools they need to manage their operations, from finance to field execution, within a single platform and from a single account. Speaking on the partnerships, GreenBii’s CEO, Vincent Edigin, said: “GreenBii is designed to eliminate the need…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has described the successful hosting of the 18th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV 2025) as a defining moment for Nigeria’s digital transformation journey, one that reinforces the nation’s growing influence in global digital governance, research excellence, and innovation. Held in Abuja under the patronage of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the four-day conference convened leading global experts for deep conversations, cutting-edge research presentations, and high-impact collaborations. According to NITDA, these engagements are directly aligned with the President’s renewed priority of accelerating economic diversification through industrialisation and digitisation. Organised…
In a major step toward shaping Nigeria’s digital finance future, the House of Representatives has begun moves to create a balanced and inclusive regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and Point-of-Sale (POS) operations in the country. At a high-level engagement held recently in Abuja, the House Ad-Hoc Committee on the Economic, Regulatory and Security Implications of Cryptocurrency Adoption and POS Operations met with key regulators and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), represented through the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN). The session formed part of ongoing consultations aimed at developing a coherent national policy that safeguards investors, curbs illicit financial…
We have been taught that economics is a force of nature, an invisible hand that giveth and, more recently, taketh away. We watch global indices, inflation charts, and the shrinking purchasing power of our currency with a sense of resigned inevitability. But what if a company decided to push back? What if, instead of merely responding to market forces, it created a counter-force? That is the story of Konga Yakata, Nigeria’s boldest retail response to inflation. Far from being a shopping festival, Yakata has evolved into a nationwide economic intervention. In the face of rising prices and tightening wallets, Konga’s…
Banking in Nigeria has changed and PalmPay is at the center of it. Whether it’s sending money to family, saving for a rainy day, or paying bills in seconds, PalmPay is showing millions of Nigerians that banking doesn’t have to be stressful. So, if you’ve ever wondered how best you can use your PalmPay app, here are five smart ways people are using it to make everyday life easier and more rewarding. 1. Sending Money Without Charges A typical Nigerian carries out dozens of transactions weekly, and those bank charges can quietly add up over time. With PalmPay, users enjoy…
QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness Company, and the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), have renewed their partnership for the 2025/2026 CAF Interclub Football Season for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup, and the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup. The agreement was signed in Casablanca, Morocco, on Monday, November 3, 2025, by CAF General Secretary, Véron Mosengo-Omba, and Cherif Bassirou Abdoulayede, Regional General Manager, QNET Sub-Saharan Africa. As part of the renewed agreement, CAF and QNET will expand fan engagement and community-driven programmes that link the excitement of elite football with grassroots development, strengthening the foundations of the…
The organisers of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0) have announced that George Agu, a distinguished technology entrepreneur and executive, will be one of the keynote speakers at this year’s event, themed “AI & Sovereign Tech: Building Africa’s Digital Independence.” Agu, the MD/CEO of ActivEdge Technologies Limited, is an astute founder and technology leader whose illustrious career spans over twenty-five years across core banking systems, enterprise applications, fintech, cybersecurity, and AI-powered e-government services. His experience blends strong technical expertise with strategic business leadership, having successfully built and scaled enterprise and public-sector technology platforms across West, East, and Southern Africa.…