The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has started the “Digital Literacy for All” programme to close Nigeria’s digital divide. According to a statement from the agency acquired on Sunday, the plan was in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s aim of reforming the economy for long-term, inclusive growth. Read also: NITDA and GetBundi Launch […]

According to Madam Tobiloba Adebisi, a well-known Edutech expert and virtual instructor, the work that she has done has significantly contributed to the improvement of African language and culture. She employs various forms of technology to educate and disseminate knowledge about the Yoruba language and culture to individuals worldwide. Knowing Edutech has made it possible […]

Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA) Zambia is looking for collaborations with Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to scale up various innovations related to Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) in Zambia, including digital, financial, social, technological, and service innovations. Activities that guarantee the use of such technologies while enhancing youth and gender inclusion and […]

The “Meet the Tôshikas” initiative has recognised six African technology startups as finalists in a program that aims to immerse Japanese investors in Africa’s vibrant startup ecosystems while guiding the selected African startups on a journey to become investment-ready. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Double […]

FLOW, a Nigerian digital learning startup that uses positive psychology and social-emotional learning principles to create dynamic and interactive curricula for students aged 7 to 18, plans to expand its successful model to other African countries and the United Kingdom (UK). “The seeds for FLOW were planted from my own experiences overcoming educational challenges, realising […]

Blueroomcare, a digital therapy service in Nigeria that makes mental health care more affordable and easy to access, has received pre-seed funds to grow its services across Africa. EHA Impact Ventures led the funding round, and TVC Labs and Innovest Africa also participated.  Blueroomcare was started in late 2021 by Moses Aiyenuro (CEO) and Ebunoluwa […]

African startups now have a unique opportunity to showcase their innovative ideas by applying for the prestigious Innovate2PREVENT Innovation Contest. This global competition aims to showcase the creativity and ingenuity of talented individuals and teams worldwide. By participating in this contest, African startups can demonstrate their ability to drive sustainable growth, reduce waste, and promote […]

The Global Climate Fund (GCF), the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) collaborate to lead the GCIP programme. GCIP encourages cleantech innovation and entrepreneurship in emerging markets and developing nations to address climate issues and promote sustainable development. Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) promotes innovation and entrepreneurship in emerging […]

3MTT has partnered with AltMall and AltBank to offer a convenient device financing program exclusively for their fellows. This means they can now purchase laptops from AltMall and pay monthly instalments. The absence of a laptop has been a significant barrier to the progress and success of most fellows. This initiative would greatly remediate that […]

Obi Cubana, a well-known Nigerian socialite and businessman, has opened a tricycle production facility in Lagos. Cubana is making a significant foray into the transport industry with this. The facility is owned by Enviable, a company with its main office located in Abia, and is located in the Ikorodu neighbourhood of Lagos. The official opening […]

IRESS (Innovative Renewable Energy Storage Solution) Nigeria is dedicated to pioneering sustainable energy solutions. Registered under Nigerian laws and owned by the RKK Group, IRESS focuses on harnessing, storing, and distributing renewable energy in innovative ways. They aim to revolutionise the energy sector while prioritising environmental stewardship and driving social and economic development. Also, IRESS […]

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced plans for Nigerians to use the planned three-in-one identity card (ID card). According to the statement, by August of this year, citizens nationwide will have access to the single multifunctional card, which combines various identity, financial, and social service capabilities. In an exclusive interview with a media […]

3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Nigeria is about to award cohort 1 fellows with certificates in appreciation of their diligence and hard work.  In order to be eligible for the award of the certificate, the fellows are implored to make sure they have finished their in-person training as well as any necessary online courses to […]

Zimbabwe has revealed plans to transform its energy scene by putting floating solar panels on the Kariba Dam, the biggest artificial freshwater reservoir worldwide.  Driven by the Ministry of Mines and Energy Development, this enormous initiative seeks to solve the major energy constraints in the nation and advance renewable energy sources. Daily outages ranging up […]

Hot Forex , HF Markets and Utiva have partnered to train 5,000 Nigerian youth in AI and technology and offer scholarships to 100 Nigerians.  In addition to offering 5000 young Nigerians cutting-edge training in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology-related skills, HF Markets, a well-known multi-asset global broker that is committed to empowering communities through education […]

Esther Kimani (CEO of FarmerLifeline) was announced as the recipient of the 2024 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya. The Kenyan inventor became the third woman to win the Africa Prize in its ten-year history with her pioneering crop pest and disease detection gadget, which earned her £50,000. […]

Tesla (TSLA.O) reported that shareholders approved Elon Musk’s $56 billion remuneration plan on June 13, demonstrating the company’s excellent leadership and motivating him to focus on his primary source of revenue. Many Tesla investors strongly support Musk, so the approval reveals how much they like him. Although large institutional investors and proxy firms opposed the […]

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have partnered strategically to provide 30 million Nigerians with digital skills, following a meeting on Friday in Abuja between the director general of the NYSC, Brig Gen Y.D. Ahmed and the director general of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, made an announcement. NITDA’s […]

South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) is encouraging data centre providers to reduce their dependence on the country’s electricity infrastructure. South Africa’s Communication Minister Mondli Gungubele has stressed the importance of data centres’ reliable backup power and water sources to address the country’s persistent energy challenges. This emphasis is part of the […]

This week, the Lagos Blockchain Week 2024 will be held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. The immersive event is designed to unite and inspire the vibrant blockchain and cryptocurrency community and highlight blockchain interoperability and cryptocurrency technologies. The event scheduled for June 10th to 15th, 2024, is a 6-day program themed “The Blockchain […]