The freshly constructed Digital Innovation Centre in Kano was set on fire and looted by thugs hiding under the #EndBadGovernanceProtest, according to Nigeria’s Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani. This is happening in the wake of images surfacing from the media depicting a crowd looting the recently constructed Digital Innovation Centre after setting […]

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Nigerian government inaugurated the timbuktoo Fintech Hub in Lagos on Tuesday as part of plans to bolster Africa’s technology startup ecosystem. This fintech hub is one of ten thematic hubs under the timbuktoo initiative, the most extensive global effort supporting Africa’s technology startups. The launch also unveiled […]

Apple’s 2022 MacBook Air M2 aims to recapture the title of “best thin and light laptop” with its elegant design, powerful M2 CPU, and vivid display.  To assist you in making a decision, let’s examine its main advantages and possible disadvantages.  Read also: Apple unveils faster Mac Mini and MacBook Pro versions Excellent Performer The M2 processor outperforms […]

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is marking its 50th anniversary by honouring the achievements and contributions of small businesses and self-employed individuals across the UK.  The FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2024 are free to enter and open to all, regardless of whether they are FSB members or not. The deadline for applications is […]

Togocom will upgrade its infrastructure, expand its 4G network, and improve the quality of its data with the assistance of a €55 million loan from IFC, co-financed by Société Générale Benin and Ecobank Togo, according to reports.  Togo, a West African nation of about 8 million people, will benefit from a 10-year partnership between IFC, […]

Ethiopia’s startup scene has welcomed a new player: weVenture, the country’s first venture capital-backed incubator. Launched in January 2024, WeVenture, is a collaboration of local business executives, financiers, and experts, with the goal of locating, fostering, and growing the nation’s early-stage companies. In its initial year, the incubator intends to promote a minimum of eight […]

Egypt is seeing a boom in entrepreneurship as more and more businesses spring up to address the urgent issues facing the nation.  Millions of Egyptians’ lives are being improved by the solutions these entrepreneurs are using technology to provide, in fields ranging from healthcare to education, agriculture to transportation. But starting and growing a software […]

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 […]

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 […]

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’ […]