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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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’ […]

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded accolades to four groundbreaking projects from Nigeria, designating them as winners of its recent AI solutions award.  These projects stand out among nearly 50 grant recipients who are diligently crafting AI-driven solutions to address critical global health and development challenges within their communities. These innovations leverage AI-enabled […]

Apple Pay is now officially available in Morocco, providing locals and tourists alike with another payment option.  Two of Morocco’s largest banks, Crédit immobilier et hôtelier (CIH) and Crédit Agricole Group of Morocco (CAM) Bank have officially joined the Apple Pay network, as confirmed by a recent update to Apple’s regional website.  With this release, […]