Google Labs, the tech giant’s innovation hub, unveiled an exciting web-based project named GenChess on November 27, 2024. This experimental platform adds a creative twist to the traditional game of chess by integrating Google’s image generation model, Gemini Imagen 3. This model enables players to design customised chess pieces through text prompts. Read also: Google […]

Founded in 2016 and based in Cotonou, Benin Republic, Iwaju Tech has established itself as a dynamic force in the world of technology. Renowned for its ability to deliver customised, scalable, and proven IT solutions, the company has become a trusted partner for businesses aiming to thrive in an increasingly digital landscape. With an emphasis […]

Injini, a South African ed-tech incubator, and the Mastercard Foundation opened applications for the 2025 EdTech Fellowship on November 11, 2024. This fellowship aims to support startups in South Africa focused on enhancing education through innovative solutions. Fellowship benefits The recently announced EdTech Fellowship provides participating startups with a comprehensive support package that includes direct […]

UAC Nigeria has launched the 1879 Tech Hub, an initiative dedicated to fostering digital innovation and embedding technology into African business operations. The hub, named after UAC’s founding year, represents the company’s strategic move toward leveraging technology as a catalyst for growth, sustainability, and value creation. Speaking at the launch, Group Managing Director of UAC […]

Safaricom unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to empower young Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) through a tech re-skilling program.  This program, which was unveiled on Thursday and focuses on developing digital skills, is in line with Safaricom’s dedication to diversity and adjusting to the rapidly changing digital environment. Currently in its pilot phase, the program will provide […]

Telness Tech announced a new Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in Nigeria on Wednesday through a strategic partnership with VAS2Nets and Lebara. This initiative is designed to monetise the rapidly growing telecommunications market in Nigeria by providing affordable mobile services supported by state-of-the-art technology. Read also: Treepz eyes global mobility leadership through TAP participation in […]

Andela, a prominent global tech talent marketplace, has teamed with the Linux Foundation’s Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) to train 20,000 African professionals in cloud-native skills. The news was made public at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America on November 15, 2024. The training program will take place from 2025 to 2027. The cloud computing skills […]

Saudi-based social media platform Bubbl has successfully raised $350,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by angel investor Abdullah Al Dosari, which was announced on Sunday. Aya Alhamoud, an entrepreneur, started Bubbl in March 2024 to change how people use social media in the Kingdom by giving them a platform tailored to their culture and […]

For the first time since February 2024, Nigeria’s internet usage fell in September 2024. The recent verification of National Identification Numbers connected to SIM cards has been mainly blamed for the drop in subscriptions among telecom companies. This was in accordance with the Nigerian Communications Commission’s most recent industry statistics report. In September, data usage […]

In a world where technology evolves faster than we can imagine, a few individuals ride the wave and shape its course. One such figure is Bayomi, a trailblazer in the tech industry whose journey is filled with lessons on adaptability, grit, and relentless innovation. From his humble beginnings in EdTech to becoming a mentor to […]

1app Technologies, a provider of financial technology services, won the highly coveted Fintech Company of the Year award at the 2024 Ibadan Tech Expo on Saturday. The award organisers said they recognised 1app’s unwavering commitment and efforts to provide creative solutions to the challenges faced by Nigerians in making online transactions. The organisers emphasised that […]

In the Forbes’ prestigious list of the richest Americans, David Steward was ranked the wealthiest Black person in America.  The list, which was released in early October, named the tech entrepreneur as the richest black person in America with a net worth of $11.4 billion. The Missouri-based icon rose from $7.6 billion barely a year […]

As technology has drastically changed and inspired all levels of growth in our society, it has also affected how people work across various industries. It has led to the rise of digital nomads – people who earn a living working online and in several locations instead of a fixed one. The term “digital nomad” comes […]

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 […]