Hotel operators across Nigeria received guidance on Friday to adopt artificial intelligence and cloud-based systems that can increase profits while improving guest services. Technology experts at the Huawei Smart Hotel Solutions Conference in Lagos demonstrated how digital tools streamline operations and reduce energy costs for properties of any size. Vito Zhao from Huawei’s commercial division…

Nigeria’s power sector leaders will gather in Lagos on Monday for a three-day conference aimed at solving energy supply problems through private investment and technology upgrades. The 12th Nigeria Energy Exhibition and Conference at Landmark Centre expects 8,500 professionals to discuss financing methods and regulatory changes needed to strengthen electricity networks. Organizers from Informa Markets…

Nigeria’s National Economic and Financial Council expanded its anti-theft committee to curb illegal mining operations that drain government revenue. Vice President Kashim Shettima led the 152nd council meeting on Thursday, where officials added solid minerals protection to a group that previously focused only on oil theft. Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma said the committee helped…

The European Union plans to expand cultural partnerships with African nations through creative programs and artistic exchanges. EU Ambassador to Nigeria Gautier Mignot announced the commitment on Tuesday at an Afrobeat Rebellion Exhibition in Lagos that honored musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Diplomats from Poland, Finland, Belgium, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Portugal attended…

MTN Uganda opened a computer lab at St. Mary Goretti Ngetta Girls Primary School, serving students with and without disabilities. The facility provides 970 pupils access to specialized software, sound equipment, and internet service for one year at no cost. The lab is part of a 1 billion Ugandan shilling initiative to build 11 technology…

West African nations are adding artificial intelligence to security systems that track crime across borders. The Economic Community of West African States held a four-day training session in Dakar, Senegal, that ended on Thursday to teach officials how AI can detect criminal activity faster. The technology will help authorities spot patterns in human trafficking, drug…

West African leaders met in Monrovia from Oct. 22 to 24 to review plans for a new underwater telecommunications cable linking Cape Verde, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea-Bissau. The Economic Community of West African States organized the workshop to strengthen digital networks and expand internet access across the region. Liberia’s Deputy Minister of Posts and…

Nigeria and Denmark signed a digital cooperation agreement that covers artificial intelligence, connectivity, and infrastructure development. Communications Minister Bosun Tijani said the memorandum creates opportunities for Nigerian technology workers to collaborate with Danish firms through remote positions and exchanges. Denmark committed 12 million euros through the European Union to support Nigeria’s 3 Million Technical Talent…

Morocco’s largest telecommunications operator posted quarterly revenue of 27 billion dirhams, as African mobile services offset declining domestic sales. The company expanded its customer base to 81 million users across 11 markets while reducing debt by 21.8 percent. Moov Africa subsidiaries increased revenue by 5.7 percent, driven by mobile data and digital payment growth. Moroccan…

Liberia’s telecommunications ministry partnered with Starz University to host a cybersecurity competition and training session for students. The 24-hour hacking challenge tests participants on digital defense, ethical hacking, and incident response through practical exercises. Students compete in teams while cybersecurity professionals share protection strategies and risk management techniques. The ministry said the program develops local…