Ibadan, Nigeria, a historic city, is on the verge of becoming the centre of technology innovation. At the prestigious International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan Second Gate, Agbowo, UI, Ibadan, Nigeria, by 9:00 am on September 28th, is when the much-awaited Ibadan Tech Expo 2024 is set to take place. This annual event serves as […]

The Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) recently hosted a one-day interactive meeting with media professionals at Elomaz Hotel, Lagos, focusing on amplifying awareness around albinism, advocating for the implementation of the National Albinism Policy, and fostering positive media representation for people with albinism. The event brought together critical civil society, healthcare, and media stakeholders to […]

The 10N8E NPL Grand Final, Nigeria’s premier PUBG Mobile e-sports competition, occurred on August 31, 2024, at Adela Hall in Lagos, Nigeria. This event marked a significant milestone in the seventh season of the Nigeria Pro League (NPL), a cornerstone of the country’s e-sports scene.  Read also: Nigeria’s Premier PUBG Mobile Tournament culminates on August […]

Wasoko and MaxAB’s proposed merger is complete after 8 months. The two companies signed preliminary terms in Q4 2023, creating Africa’s most prominent tech merger. Co-CEOs Daniel Yu and Belal El-Megharbel will lead the new entity, which boasts 450,000 merchants, 65 million customers, and 4,000 employees. Yu said their integrated tech stack and expanded reach […]

Ride-hailing drivers in Kenya initiated a five-day strike on Monday to demand equitable compensation and eliminating value-added taxes.  After the first day, they marched to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) office. The strike occurred ten months after the Transport Ministry demanded that Bolt and Uber reduce their commission to 18%. Read also: Uber […]

The African Teen Tech Festival (ATTF) hosted its much-anticipated creative challenge, ATTF 2.0, at Madhouse by Tikera.  Held in collaboration with MADHOUSE, TekArtHQ, and UseLoopHQ, the event aimed to redefine creative expression in the digital realm under the theme “Empowering Emerging Creatives.” Jeremiah, the program coordinator, opened the festival by emphasising its core mission: “Africa […]

According to experts, GITEX GLOBAL is the best tech event in the world and the most prominent tech and business event. The corporate owner of the GITEX GLOBAL website and office is the Dubai World Trade Centre L.L.C. Founded in Dubai, UAE, GITEX GLOBAL, also known as the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX), has its […]

Telkom and Amazon Collaboration: Enhancing Entertainment Landscape in South AfricaTelkom’s recent partnership with global tech giant Amazon has revolutionised the entertainment landscape in South Africa, offering customers an array of exciting options through Prime Video and Prime Video Mobile Edition. This collaboration not only enriches the content choices available to Telkom users but also prioritises […]

Sama, a top company that offers solutions for annotating data and validating models, just launched a set of programmes to help women in technology through 2024. The company made it clear that it was committed to equal rights for women and breaking down barriers for them in the digital market. As part of the celebrations […]

In an unprecedented move, S Mobile Tech Hub, a subsidiary of the renowned S Mobile Group, has flung open its doors to aspiring female technology entrepreneurs in Southeast Nigeria. This initiative marks a significant stride towards gender inclusivity in a traditionally male-dominated field. Mr. Kingsley Adonu, the CEO and Founder of S Mobile Group, is the […]

Xiaomi, a well-known tech giant, is about to make waves in Africa when it releases its long-awaited SU7 electric car (EV). The SU7, which starts shipping this month, is expected to change how cars are made in the region by combining cutting-edge technology, eco-friendliness, and cost into a single sleek package. According to Reuters, Weibo […]

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Ring mobile device, its much-anticipated bright ring.  The Galaxy S24 series was featured at Unpacked 2024, which preceded the reveal. The announcement highlights the Galaxy Ring and its potential to change how we see and manage our health. Samsung anticipates AI-powered mobile devices providing unprecedented health metrics. The organisation believes […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria has escalated its crackdown on the crypto exchange platform Binance, demanding a staggering $10 billion in retribution.  This move follows Binance’s settlement of $4.3 billion for criminal money laundering charges in the U.S.  The government’s pursuit of retribution aims to salvage the nation’s local currency value amidst allegations of substantial […]