Dr. Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy; Kashifu Inuwa, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and Adesola Akinsanya, president, Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA)

Nigeria Ranks Second as Africa Domain Name Registrations Hit 4.33million

Latest Africa Domain Name Industry Study has ranked Nigeria in second place. In the latest study commissioned by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) in collaboration with PowerSoft Africa, Nigeria moved up to second place in the Africa Domain Name Industry. Similarly, African country code Top-level Domains report shows 4.33million registrations as…

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Call For Applications: Junior Achievement Nigeria Venture in Management Program 2024 (All expenses paid Business Management Program)

The Venture in Management Program (ViMP) is an annual, week-long, intensive program created by JA Nigeria in collaboration with Lagos Business School (LBS) to prepare recent graduates of no more than 27 years old and selected NYSC members for the workforce. The program exposes participants to the various aspects of managing a business, helps them…

the era of bitcoin

Bitcoin’s Impact on Global Financial Regulation: A New Era

The advent of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has ushered in a transformative era in the global financial landscape. Initially conceived as a decentralized digital currency, Bitcoin has grown to influence a wide array of sectors, including finance, technology, and regulation. This article explores how Bitcoin is reshaping global financial regulation, the challenges it presents, and…

FATE Foundation

FATE Foundation Reports Two-Year Futuremakers Project Completion

The Aspiring Entrepreneurs Programme (AEP) Future Makers Edition, funded by Standard Chartered Foundation (SBF) and assisted by Youth Business International (YBI), has concluded, according to a statement released by FATE Foundation. Standard Chartered Bank’s (SCB) global project, Futuremakers by Standard Chartered, aims to address inequality and encourage increased economic inclusion for adolescents in marginalized communities,…

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Breaking Free: Why Africa Needs Its Own Cloud

The digital revolution has undeniably transformed the world, connecting individuals and businesses across continents. However, this interconnectedness comes at a steep price for many African nations. Overreliance on foreign cloud providers, primarily headquartered in the Americas and Europe, presents significant challenges that hinder the continent’s digital progress. The Cost of Dependence: Profit-Driven Pricing: These foreign…

Mrs. Busayo Balogun, Head of Technical Services at NiRA, during her presentation at ICANN80

ICANN80: Total .NG Domain Names Surpass 225,000

…NiRA receives rousing recognition at ICANN80 The total domain names of the .ng registry have increased to 225,533, according to data made available by the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA). NiRA the registry for .ng Internet Domain Names and maintains the database of names registered in the .ng country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD). A team led…

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How to Develop Your Spirit of Entrepreneurship and Maintain It Long After Your Startup Is Successful

Risk-taking, those large bets made early on as startups to differentiate themselves from the competition, is the foundation of all prosperous organizations. After they are established, businesses usually strive to capitalize on their newfound size while maintaining this spirit of entrepreneurship. The issue is that risk aversion frequently accompanies progress. Even though many big businesses…

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Intel and the AfDB will train 3million Africans AI.

The technology titan Intel and the African Development Bank have announced plans to train 30,000 government officials and three million Africans in artificial intelligence. The agreement reached at the bank’s recent annual meetings in Nairobi, Kenya, would aid in developing a critical mass of Africans skilled in Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) skills, accelerating growth and…

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How to use ChatGPT with Google Drive to manage files with AI assistance

ChatGPT has quickly emerged as a revolutionary in the AI space. Importantly, the OpenAI platform can free up time in addition to providing recommendations and question-answering. See how AI can revolutionize your everyday chores by reading our comprehensive guide to ChatGPT’s top features. However, integrating ChatGPT with your Google Drive can completely change the way…

USAID & GBEF Business Competition

Call for Applications: GBEF, USAID, and StarNews Business Competition for Nigerian Entrepreneurs in Collaboration with MTN (Up to 10 Million Naira)

StarNews Mobile is thrilled to launch a business competition for Nigerian entrepreneurs, in association with the Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)! Here’s your opportunity to enhance your entrepreneurial path with money, mentorship, and business help if you are a startup or SME in Nigeria. Eligibility Criteria•…

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How To Foster Economic Sustainability Through Nigeria’s Informal Sector

Nigeria’s economy has not always been without its own fair share of challenges, despite the efforts of emerging entrepreneurs. The economy has had milestones that were usually short-lived due to change in government policies. Maintaining a suitable economy for all Nigerians cannot be far-fetched. Every citizen needs a thriving economy that that sets the pace…

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Developing A Growth Mindset: Techniques For Advancement Both Personally And Professionally

People who are successful have long been regarded as geniuses destined to become inspiring leaders. Yet, the truth is that a growth mentality frequently goes hand in hand with a successful life and profession. These champions merely adopted an ongoing learning process driven by self-discipline, tenacity, and self-motivation to elevate the ordinary to the remarkable….

Harde Business School

Nigeria’s Harde Business School is launching an online open university for Africa.

Nigerian ed-tech firm Harde Business School is constructing an online open university with the goal of giving students throughout Africa a learning environment akin to a master’s degree. Harde Business School was established in January 2021 with the goal of addressing educational issues in Nigeria and beyond Africa. The co-founder and COO of the startup,…

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CcHub launches “Let’s Build, Africa” market-entry programme for African startups

“Let’s Build, Africa,” a market-entry initiative created to enable African companies to broaden their horizons and reach new markets within the continent, has been launched by Nigeria’s Co-Creation Hub (CcHub). In 2010, CcHub opened up Nigeria’s first public living lab for internet businesses, investors, technicians, entrepreneurs, and hackers with the goal of accelerating the use…

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Google has launched 10 free AI courses to empower innovators.

In an important step to meet the growing need for generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills, Google has introduced a series of online courses designed to provide people the skills they need to succeed in this rapidly expanding industry. Google’s effort is expected to have a significant influence on future innovation and creativity as generative AI…

Ruforum and Mastercard Foundation

Ruforum and Mastercard Foundation TAGDEV announces 2024/2025 Scholarship for young Africans

The 2024–2025 RUFORUM/Mastercard Foundation TAGDev Scholarships are now accepting applications. The 10 year (2023–2033) Transforming African Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa’s Growth and Development (TAGDev 2.0) program is being carried out by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, Gulu University (Uganda), Egerton University…

ALX Africa and Mastercard Foundation

ALX Africa and Mastercard Foundation Virtual Assistant Programme is open for Application.

The ALX Africa Virtual Assistant (VA) Programme is a thought-provoking and practical learning experience designed to provide you with critical skills utilized by successful VAs. These abilities include organization, workplace etiquette, upward management, and essential tech tools used by businesses and successful virtual assistants to maximize productivity and work quality. With this program, you will…

Women Who Build Africa

September will mark the 2nd annual assembly of Women Who Build Africa.

The second annual Women Who Build Africa (WWBA) Assembly will be held in Nairobi, Kenya on September 5–6, according to the organization, which was founded to bring together and assist women investors, builders, and leaders throughout Africa. Gwera Kiwana and Thea Sokolowski founded WWBA in 2022 with the purpose of bringing together female and non-binary…

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Digital Africa and Orange Ventures plan to jointly invest in startups

across order to support entrepreneurs from the “Orange Digital Centers” network across Africa and the Middle East, Orange Ventures and Digital Africa have pledged to co-invest. The Orange Digital Centre is an ecosystem that is present in eight European countries as well as 17 countries in Africa and the Middle East. It unites a variety…

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The Complete Guide to Producing and Marketing eBooks and Online Courses: Monetize Your Expertise

Digital products, such as eBooks and online courses, have grown in popularity and profitability as a means for business owners to share their knowledge and make money. The increasing popularity of digital reading and online learning has completely changed how knowledge is shared and used, fostering a thriving ecosystem that allows anyone with insightful ideas…

Dr. Omolaraeni Olaosebikan

Oxford Business School Certifies Dr. Omolaraeni in AI As She Becomes IMC Fellow

Dr. Omolaraeni Olaosebikan, Group Chief Executive Officer, of McEnies Global Communications, a notable practitioner in marketing communications and event planning has identified Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionize industries and drive economic growth not only in Nigeria but across the globe. She made this assertion on Thursday. On a…

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How to Turn Your Company Into an AI-Centric One (and Why Long-Term Success Depends on It)

After a few years of rather stable technology, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has swept the globe, to the point where McKinsey predicts that any company not using AI will go out of business within the next three years. Businesses that are AI-native, or that use AI at their heart, are already becoming more and more…

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How to Maintain Your Small Business’s Entrepreneurial Spirit

Establishing a small business is difficult. It requires commitment, ardor, and most importantly, an entrepreneurial mindset. Small business owners frequently have an entrepreneurial spirit that propels them to start something from the ground up. But after the company is up and running, it’s simple to become bogged down in the daily grind and lose sight…

Generative AI

Generative AI may be creating more work than it saves

Everyone agrees that using generative artificial intelligence (AI) techniques may increase productivity and save workers time. However, even if these technologies make it simple to run code or generate reports rapidly, the backend labor required to create and maintain large language models (LLMs) may outweigh the labor savings up front. Furthermore, a lot of activities…

UN Education Conference by NgEducators

REGISTER: NgEducators to Host First-Ever UN Education Conference in Enugu State

The Enugu State Government through the State Ministry of Education is set to host the maiden edition of the NgEducators International Model United Nations Conference. Expected at the conference scheduled from June 4th – 8th, 2024, with His Excellency, Dr. Peter Mbah, the Executive Governor of Enugu State as the Chief Host, are stakeholders in…

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Cybersecurity Skills Shortage Is Ranked as the Biggest Risk to MSPs and Their Clients

Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions that defeat cyberattacks, today released its inaugural “MSP Perspectives 2024” survey report, which found that the biggest day-to-day challenge facing Managed Service Providers (MSP) is keeping up with the latest cybersecurity solutions/technologies, cited by 39% of the MSPs surveyed. Alongside this, MSPs indicated that hiring new cybersecurity analysts…

She Loves Tech Global Competition
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Call For Applications: She Loves Tech Global Competition 2024

Prepare for lift-off! Apply for the She Loves Tech Global Competition. Looking ahead to celebrate female-led innovation and their success as women founders in technology. Benefits of Participation Eligibility Criteria Early Stage Startup Gender Lens Technology startups fulfilling one of the following gender lenses: Other criteria include: Deadlines  Click HERE to Apply Source

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Upwork lists six in-demand freelance skills, the highest paying up to $250 per hour.

The National Center for Education Statistics projects that 2 million people will earn college degrees in 2024. A large number of those graduates will be starting their careers right away in the workforce. A list of the most in-demand skills for 2024 was recently produced by the freelance marketplace Upwork, which may help young people…

Obuntu Launchpad

Fund managers with a focus on Africa are invited to apply for the Obuntu Launchpad initiative.

Fund managers with an emphasis on Africa are encouraged to apply for the Obuntu Launchpad program in order to enhance their investment strategy, maximize fund results, and broaden their influence. Applications for the third cohort of the Obuntu Launchpad program are currently being accepted. The program is run by the Obuntu Foundation, which aims to…