Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) has launched ‘Naija Elections’ App to provide up-to-date electoral information during the Nigerian electoral process. ‘Naija Elections’ is a generative AI tool developed by KDI with assistance from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). According to Minister of Youth Development Jamila Ibrahim, artificial intelligence is essential to young people’s […]

The internet has been heated following the viral video of the Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who missed his step and fell as he tried to mount his carriage on Nigeria’s Democracy Day, June 12, 2024, at the Eagle’s Square Abuja. Netizens across social media did not relent in making it an internet sensation. Youths […]

Enrollment in ProductDive’s Product Manager Blueprint program is open for the third cohort of the year. This program is for anyone who wants to succeed in product management, whether they are a practising product manager, a startup founder creating digital products, a professional searching for senior roles, or just an individual. Prospective applicants can enrol […]

Sierra Leone has granted a licence to Starlink, the satellite broadband service launched by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. This makes Sierra Leone the fifth African nation to join the Starlink network, signalling a transformative leap towards universal internet access. Sierra Leone now stands alongside Nigeria, Mozambique, Rwanda, and Mauritius as African countries connected to Starlink. The […]

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has announced a strategic partnership with ThriveAgric, an innovative agricultural technology company.  This collaboration will bolster the agricultural sector in Kenya, where farming remains vital despite its declining share in the national GDP. ThriveAgric plans to establish operational hubs in five key counties: Busia, Homabay, Migori, Nandi, and […]

As Nigeria celebrates Democracy Day on June 12, 2024, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the nation’s strides. One of the most remarkable areas of progress has been in technology. From the early days of independence to the current digital age, Nigeria has witnessed significant technological advancements that have reshaped its economy, society, and […]

Ecobank, the pan-African financial services group, has officially opened the call for applications to the 7th edition of its Fintech Challenge. This annual competition invites early-stage and mature fintech startups to partner with Ecobank, offering a grand prize of $50,000 and a chance to scale their solutions across Ecobank’s extensive network spanning 35 African countries. […]

3MTT Nigeria has reminded its Cohort 2 fellows to complete their introductory courses by June 16, 2024, to avoid being moved to Cohort 3. “To stay on track and avoid being moved to Cohort 3, finish by the deadline. Visit your dashboards today,” 3MTT Nigeria said on its platform. In addition to this, 3MTT has […]

The World Bank has granted a $250 Million loan from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Ghana Financial Stability project. The $250 Million loan from the World Bank to Ghanais is a 5-year plan to enhance the country’s financial sector growth. This initiative aligns with Ghana’s Financial Sector Strengthening Strategy (FSSS), which aims to improve […]

The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) reports that Rwanda intends to create its own Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in the next two years, offering its citizens a simple, cost-effective, and safe substitute for digital currency. The CBDC’s predicted improvement in financial inclusion in the nation should allow more unbanked individuals to engage in the […]

As we mark World Environment Day today, the spotlight is on Africa’s environmental landscape and the evolving role of technology within it. The continent’s diverse ecosystems are increasingly evolving from the vast savannas to the bustling cities.  In recent years, Africa has emerged as a hotbed of technological innovation, with startups and entrepreneurs driving change […]

The saying, ‘no pain, no gain’, has seen a recent demonstration in Nigeria’s past industrial strike action. Despite the good intention of the National Labour Congress to prompt the government to increase the minimum wage in correspondence with the current economy, many businesses suffer since such strikes come with power outages, fuel scarcity, and hikes […]

In support of the Nigerian Labour Congress’ strike, the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has ordered its members to stop working. The union president, Comrade Adedamola Adeniran, signed a circular titled Suspension of Services Nationwide. The circular stressed the need to follow the Labour Congress’ indefinite strike against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s […]

Nigeria is experiencing a nationwide blackout due to the temporary closure of its national power grid caused by workers on strike. In a recent announcement, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) revealed that the grid experienced a complete blackout at 2:19 AM on Monday, June 3, 2024. This unfortunate event was a result of the […]

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GITEX (Gulf Information Technology Exhibition) Africa 2024 technology fair has commenced in Marrakech, Morocco. Over 700 startups and 1,500 exhibitors from 130 countries are participating.  The first day of the three-day event began on Wednesday in Marrakech. It brought together professionals and executives from the tech industry to discuss and plan Africa’s digital future. Read […]

A strategic partnership has been established between Orange Energies, the energy business section of the global telecom operator Orange, and d.light, the global provider of transformations, to promote and market d.light solar home products and systems in 11 African countries. For the past decade and 7 years, d.light products have transformed more than 172 million […]

Under CEO Clare Akamanzi’s leadership, NBA Africa unveiled an ambitious initiative to bolster the African tech ecosystem with the launch of the “Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator.”  This program, managed by ALX Ventures, is specifically tailored to nurture early-stage startups innovating within the sports and creative industries. The accelerator is seeking startups that are pioneering […]

Visa, a company specialising in digital payments, recently extended its “She’s Next” program to Kenya. As part of its mission to help build a more equitable and inclusive world, Visa launched She’s Next to encourage women to start and grow their businesses. Its goal is to provide resources like capital, education, and guidance to women-run […]

With Bolt’s new flexible price system, riders can offer higher fares to drivers to improve their chances of getting rides when there are a lot of drivers looking for rides. Because ride-hailing giants are having difficulty getting people to drive as extra work, trips are running later. Some popular ride-hailing apps make you wait more […]