Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, highlighted the role of digital literacy in combating misinformation and promoting responsible media consumption. Speaking on Friday at the National Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2024 event in Abuja, Mr Idris underscored the need to empower citizens with the requisite digital tools to tackle the spread […]

The third edition of the Africa HealthTech Summit will take place at the Kigali Convention Center from Tuesday, October 29, to Thursday, October 31, 2024.  Organised by Africa CDC and Smart Africa, this year’s summit aims to gather stakeholders, including ministers of health and ICT, national public health institutes, regulators, tech innovators, healthcare professionals, development […]

The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tertiary Education, is set to launch the second phase of the Digital Capabilities Skills programme for students in state-owned tertiary institutions. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to boost digital literacy and prepare students for the demands of an evolving job market, especially in a world […]

A team of lawyers at the Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) faulted the fine of N10 million for citizens who violate the proposed Digital Economy and E-governance Bill submitted before the National Assembly. The bill, meant to provide a legal framework for the nation’s digital economy comprising online transactions, cybersecurity, data security and overall digital infrastructure, was […]

Nigeria’s tech enthusiasts defied the torrential rainfall to attend the inaugural Technovate Fest 2024, themed “AI for Africa: Addressing Continental Challenges, Driving Sustainable Innovations,” which was held in Lagos last Thursday. Dr Pelumi Apantaku, managing director of Techpression Media Ltd, who delivered the welcome address, emphasised the critical role of AI in modern life and […]

Teens World Foundation (TWF) launched its first-ever SkillXplore Program in Lagos, welcoming 25 teenagers from underserved communities. The program offers the teens full scholarships to develop key tech skills through hands-on training.  The program which commenced on Sunday, October 6, 2024,  marks a significant step toward addressing the skills gap in Nigeria by providing education […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have teamed up to promote technological innovation and sustainable development projects in the nation. Dr. Felix Ale, the National Space Research and Development Agency’s Director of Media and Corporate Communications, revealed this in a statement on Wednesday. The statement claims that this […]

The Ghana Digital Innovation Week (GDIW) programme started on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the Accra International Conference Centre and is scheduled for three days.  It is organised by a consortium led by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program (NEIP), Ghana Hubs Network (GHN), and Impact Investing Ghana (IIGh).  The GDIW’s partners are GIZ, the […]

The Africacomicade Gamathon 2024, Africa’s foremost convention for video games and immersive media, launched on September 30, 2024, in Lagos, Nigeria, with a powerful message: “Thrive. This year’s theme captures the conversation about innovation, sustainability and the pressure to recreate Africa’s digital creative space. This annual event has remained the platform where creative minds in […]

The Airtel Africa Foundation hopes to empower the next generation of data science and artificial intelligence specialists throughout the continent by launching a fellowship program for IIT Madras Zanzibar undergraduate students. The organisation said in a statement on Sunday that ten worthy students from various socioeconomic backgrounds will receive full scholarships as part of the […]

Lagos Innovates has onboarded 23 innovators to commence the 10th edition of its Idea Hub program. The 8-week incubation program began with the orientation ceremony held on Thursday, 19th September, at Yaba, Lagos. These startups were chosen from a pool of 103 applicants. During the hybrid event, some mentors shared insights with the participants to […]

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has launched a ground-breaking Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) Initiative in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s priority of accelerating diversification through industrialisation, digitisation, creative arts, manufacturing, and innovation. The initiative has kicked off in twelve states: the […]

The application of these latest digital technologies has made it achieve and even exceed the set revenue goals by Uganda’s Tax Authority. This is an outstanding achievement registered by the Uganda Tax Authority (URA), which has just managed to realise a collection of approximately Shs 2. And this forced European countries to pay one trillion […]

University of Lagos (UNILAG) has held its Digital Humanities Workshop 2024, exploring the intersection of technology and the humanities. The event showcased the latest developments in the digital world and highlighted how digitisation is transforming the study and practice of the humanities. The hybrid event, “Exploring Opportunities and Possibilities in Digital Humanities and Digital Cultures,” […]

The 2024 Youth Leadership Summit, hosted by the Strategy for Mentoring Initiative and Leadership Empowerment (S.M.I.L.E.) in collaboration with the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC), Nigeria, has emphasised the significance of youth in driving Africa’s progress. The summit, organised to commemorate International Youth Day, brought together hundreds of youth leaders, advocates, and participants from diverse […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima celebrated on Friday the donation of N1 billion by the telecommunications behemoth MTN Nigeria to the Federal Government’s Food Support Programme and the distribution of 4,600 units of digital equipment to schools. MTN’s Commitment to Nigeria’s Economic Growth  Shettima stated that MTN’s support of the FG’s initiatives to alleviate poverty in […]

Watu, a financing provider, released its first sustainability report, documenting its accomplishments in funding mobility and connectivity assets and their environmental impact. The study highlights Watu’s commitment to ESG principles, uplifting millions, and enduring good change in Africa. Watu CEO and Founder Andris Kaneps stressed the importance of sustainability for African enterprises. Kaneps said Watu […]

The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) provided $220,000 to three Nigerian businesses as part of the second NSIA prize for innovation. The prize winners emerged on Saturday during the final Demo Day, where 10 selected startups pitched their innovations. The $100,000 main prize went to Sycamore, a peer-to-peer lending fintech platform that links borrowers and […]

Zoho, a global tech company, has joined up with She Code Africa (SCA), a top non-profit that helps female African tech workers gain confidence and skills. Zoho will hold Train the Trainer classes for SCA Academy trainers to show them how to use Zoho Creator, the company’s graphical user interface for making apps.  Further, these […]

The African Union(AU) Executive session is set to be held in Ghana between July 18 and 19, 2024, for deliberation on the “Continental Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy” and “African Digital Compact”. The African AU’s Ministers of Communications and ICT unanimously approved the plan last month, among other groups. Before the strategy’s official adoption on Tuesday, […]