The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) announced a partnership yesterday to improve Nigeria’s cultural and creative sectors through digital innovation. This partnership empowers indigenous talent and promotes Nigerian culture worldwide. Read also: NITDA issues warning on Grandoreiro malware Bridging art and technology The partnership will […]

Triggerfish, a prominent animation studio based in Cape Town, has partnered with UNESCO to launch The Creator Labs, an innovative initiative to empower women in African animation.  This programme, launched on December 9, 2024, addresses gender inequities in the industry, contributing $5 billion to Africa’s GDP and employing over 5 million people. Women, particularly women […]

Sonatel, a leading telecommunications company in West Africa, announced on December 6, 2024, its investment in Eyone’s $1 million funding round to digitise medical records. This strategic move reflects Sonatel’s commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility through technology. Read also: Mastercard, NAT partner to introduce prepaid card in Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire and Benin Investment details Eyone, […]

Visa recently hosted its second Demo Day for the Africa Fintech Accelerator program, bringing together 23 pioneering fintech startups in Cape Town, South Africa. The event provided a platform for these startups to pitch their innovative solutions to an audience of venture capitalists, angel investors, business partners, and ecosystem enablers. Read also: Innovative corporate cards: […]

The Lagos State Government will launch the Eko Digital Skills Initiative 2024, a free one-week program for digital literacy and skill development, through the Ministry of Tertiary Education to empower the youths. The program, scheduled to commence December 2, is part of the government’s plans to equip young people with the essential skills required for […]

At the LEAP Digital Talent Study Camp in Shenzhen, China, 10 Kenyan students recently presented an innovative solution to tackle one of Kenya’s recurring challenges—frequent flooding. Their project, Mafreeco, is a smart system designed to clean drainage systems of garbage and trash, helping to mitigate the risk of flooding in urban areas. The name Mafreeco […]

Wema Bank convened the grand finale of Hackaholics 5.0, on November 27, 2024, a technology competition that aims to empower startups and youth in Africa. This event, entitled “Meta-Idea: DigiTech Solutions for Africa’s Prosperity,” underscored the potential of technology to confront societal challenges and stimulate economic development. Held as a testament to Wema Bank’s commitment […]

The University of Nairobi (UoN), and President William S. Ruto of the Republic of Kenya announced on Monday at State House the launch of Kenya’s Silicon Savannah Innovation Park initiative, which was initiated in partnership with France. The project which is centred at UoN’s Chiromo Campus includes a cutting-edge Engineering and Science Complex (ESC) which […]

Airtel Nigeria has partnered with Mobihealth International to enhance healthcare access across Nigeria, particularly in underserved areas. The collaboration was formalised yesterday at Airtel Nigeria’s headquarters in Lagos, signifying a commitment to overcoming barriers in healthcare delivery. A significant portion of the population faces barriers to accessing quality healthcare—such as long distances to medical facilities, […]

AfriLabs, a pan-African hub network, and NASENI, Nigeria’s National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, have joined forces to create an innovation lab to help young entrepreneurs and innovators across Nigeria bring new technologies to market and support long-term economic growth. The partnership between AfriLabs and NASENI to launch the NASENI Innovation Hub was announced […]

Kwara state in North-Central Nigeria is emerging as a key player in supporting technological innovation and entrepreneurship. The state government, at the conclusion of the three-day 7th Kwarabuild Tech Conference in Ilorin, the state capital, reaffirmed its dedication to creating a robust tech ecosystem. Damilola Yusuf-Adelodun, The state commissioner for business, innovation, and technology, Yusuf-Adelodun, […]

A young Nigerian-American student, Eniola Shokunbi, has made headlines after receiving a $11.5 million grant to develop a low-cost air filtration system designed to prevent airborne diseases in schools across Connecticut.  Shokunbi’s innovative project, created with the help of classmates and scientists from the University of Connecticut, promises to make learning environments safer and healthier […]

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 […]