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Kano Digital Innovation Park burned and looted by protesters

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Nigeria Awards 45 AI Researchers and Startups with ₦5 Million Grants

The National AI Research Grant Scheme (NAIRS), a programme initiated by the Ministry of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, has announced the names of 45 recipients who will receive up to ₦5 million each to support their AI research and application projects. The recipients include individuals and organisations from various sectors and regions of the […]

Hauwa Ali Abdul
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Huawei commits to digitalization of Lagos State

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, global information and communications technology (ICT) giant Huawei has pledged comprehensive support for the digital transformation of Lagos State, Nigeria.  This commitment was voiced by Terrence Wu, the Managing Director of Huawei Technologies Company Nigeria Limited, during the Art of Technology Lagos 5.0 event. The event, themed “The Creative […]

Hauwa Ali Abdul
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NASS, NSE announce growth plans for Nigeria’s manufacturing

The National Assembly (NASS) and the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) have announced a collaborative effort as part of plans to foster economic development, job creation, and sustainable industrialization in Nigeria. This initiative aims to accelerate the growth of the country’s manufacturing sector by creating an enabling business environment, improving access to finance, and boosting the […]

Ibukunoluwa Josephine Bankole
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Aduna capital announces $20 million for Nigerian tech start-ups

Aduna Capital, a venture capital fund, has unveiled a $20 million investment fund aimed at supporting early-stage and technology-enabled start-ups in Africa, with a particular focus on the underserved northern region of Nigeria. The initiative aligns with Aduna Capital’s commitment to empowering entrepreneurs in the burgeoning tech ecosystem. Read also: Tinubu seeks Nigerian technologists for important […]

Ibukunoluwa Josephine Bankole
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IOM hosts first hackathon on climate change, human mobility

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with data cloud company Snowflake, organised the first hackathon on ‘Bridging Climate Change and Human Mobility’. The event aimed to provide insights into the intersection of environmental factors with migration management and policymaking in the East and Horn of Africa (EHoA). Read also: Scotland publishes first Biometric Data […]

Ibukunoluwa Josephine Bankole
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Sahara Group Foundation Empowers Young Innovators

Sahara Group Foundation, in collaboration with LEAP Africa and Impact Amplifier, has demonstrated its commitment to empowering young African social innovators and entrepreneurs. During a recent event, the foundation provided seed funding to 10 outstanding fellows from its Sahara Impact Fund (SIF) Fellowship program. This initiative aims to support the next generation of innovators dedicated […]

Ibukunoluwa Josephine Bankole
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France-Nigeria I-DICE Program to Create 65,000 Startups

The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Catherine Colonnade, has expressed her belief that the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (I-DICE) program of the Nigerian government has the potential to create 65,000 startups within the country. Colonnade made this statement on Friday during the signing of an agreement between the Nigerian and […]

Ibukunoluwa Josephine Bankole
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Ghanaian youths to receive bio-fertilizer production training

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s Soil Research Institute (CSIR-SRI) is taking significant steps to empower Ghanaian youth in bio-fertilizer production. This effort aims to address the country’s fertilizer gap, ensuring that Ghanaian farmers have access to critical agricultural resources. Bio-fertilizers are a class of substances that contain living micro-organisms. When applied to seeds, […]

Ibukunoluwa Josephine Bankole
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UNESCO, Egypt unveils national distance learning centre

At the UNESCO-Huawei International Forum on Digital Platforms and Competencies for Teachers, Egypt’s Ministry of Education unveiled the National Distance Learning Centre for the Continuous Professional Development of Educators, a pivotal component of the UNESCO-Huawei Technology-enabled Open Schools for All (TeOSS) project. This collaborative project, running from 2020 to 2023 in Egypt, Ghana, and Ethiopia, […]

Ibukunoluwa Josephine Bankole
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Nigeria debunks misconceptions about HPV vaccine

As the Nigerian Federal Government prepares to launch the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine in Abuja on October 24, it is actively dispelling myths suggesting the vaccine reduces fertility in girls. Dr. Uche Nwokwu, the acting Director of Clinical Services at the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), has refuted these claims, emphasising […]

Ibukunoluwa Josephine Bankole
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50 climate innovators meet in Ghana for YALI learning pogramme

50 climate tech innovators from 19 African countries have gathered in Accra for a three-week capacity-building programme, in an effort to harness the potential of young African innovators in tackling the global climate crisis. The programme, organised by the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Regional Leaders Centre, West Africa, in collaboration with the United States […]

Ibukunoluwa Josephine Bankole
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Nigeria launches Skillnovation to digitally equip 3 million MSMEs

The Nigerian Government has unveiled the Skillnovation programme, as a stride towards advancing Nigeria’s digital economy. This initiative is set to underpin the country’s information technology revolution, extending the reach of economic and social interactions while catalysing productivity growth. Read also: Sama plans to train 2000 youths, women with AI skills A Digital Transformation Vision The […]

Ibukunoluwa Josephine Bankole
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NITDA to bridge digital divides, promote digital literacy in Nigeria

In a resounding proclamation, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has embarked on an ambitious mission to bridge digital divides, promote digital literacy, and ensure equitable access to technology throughout Nigeria. At the heart of this transformative vision is Mr Kashifu Abdulahi, the Director-General of NITDA, who unveiled this initiative during a groundbreaking Stakeholders’ […]

Hauwa Ali Abdul
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