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AI, platforms, security and the people building what comes next.

Mini, micro and nano SIM cards — context photograph — Context photograph · Bidouille82

Technology / Cybersecurity

Abuja cybersecurity conference sets October 27–28 programme

ICSC official event website

Event preview · 8 Oct 2026

A computer lab — context photograph — Context photograph · Shoodho

Technology / AI

World Bank backs practical AI as African growth reaches 4.3%

News brief · 6 Oct 2026

Using a smartphone — context photograph — Context photograph · Deodravis

Technology / AI

Open Telco research releases telecom AI datasets and models

OTel authors · arXiv preprint

Research brief · 6 Oct 2026

Source code on a screen — context photograph — Context photograph · Markus Spiske markusspiske

Technology / Cybersecurity

Researchers propose Nigeria-specific tests for fintech AI

Uduimoh, Yusuf and Osho · arXiv preprint

Research brief · 21 Sept 2026