The .ng domain name, Nigeria’s country code top-level domain (ccTLD), is the nation’s critical resource in the digital space, says Adesola Akinsanya, the president of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA). The .ng domain extension is unique to Nigeria, and it can give businesses a strong local identity. This can help establish trust with customers,…
With Tanzania’s Spana mobile application, car owners and companies can request auto diagnostic checks, vehicle servicing and repairs, or sign up for yearly routine maintenance for their vehicles. Spana offers a variety of reasonably priced and high-quality automotive services. Julius Mbungo, Ebenezery Kimaro, and John Mwapinga founded the Spana app in late 2023. Among its…
As the world moves online, banking is keeping pace with the changing technology through its own trail of transformation. This transformation has been especially prominent in the last decade, with rapid digitisation and increased focus on agility in processes. As a by-product of the changing landscape of banking, concerns related to information security, adoption and…
It isn’t new, or novel to say that digitising production, operations and logistics will lead to more efficiency, higher quality, and improved output. What’s less understood is how to reach that point. How do organisations achieve their optimisation ambitions? Industrial organisations with globally distributed sets of operations, all strive toward operational excellence by reducing unplanned…
With great pleasure, AIIDEV Africa presents the Africa SDGs Mentorship Program’s 2024 cohort. This seven-month fellowship program aims to train young African professionals so they can go on to support sustainable development in their home nations. Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN, the program’s objective is to equip the upcoming generation…
Applications are now being accepted for the Africa Tech Summit (ATS) London investment showcase, which is scheduled for June. This is open to African tech startups. On June 7 at the London Stock Exchange, ATS London, the premier tech conference that propels business and investment prospects throughout the continent, will hold its eighth edition. In…
Applications are now being accepted for the fourth cohort of AUDA-NEPAD’s Home Grown Solutions Accelerator for Pandemic Resilience, which is open to healthcare firms across Africa. Aligned with the objectives of Agenda 2063 and the African Union’s Energize Africa Initiative, the Home Grown Solutions (HGS) Accelerator for Pandemic Resilience seeks to boost the pandemic resilience…
In a world where worship places serve as the beating heart of communities, their significance cannot be overstated. Regardless of the religion, sacred spaces are the basics of spiritual worship and practice. The sacred spaces create unity, offer comfort, and also assert the customs for followers. From mosques to churches, temples to synagogues, the security…
Meta today announced the launch of Meta AI in seven countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, built with Llama 3 – a significant step in making Meta AI smarter, faster, and more fun than ever before. The rollout of this AI assistant in English will enhance connections and provide millions of Africans with tools to be more creative, expressive…
Startups come into existence for the purpose of solving a particular problem in the society. Every startup aims to be a worthy investment in the eyes of its potential investors. A startup’s business end goal, is to be valuable and have the ability to always connect to its end users. What is a startup business?…
Ameca, an artificial intelligence-built robot that resembles a person, and its potential applications as it prepares to be displayed in Scottish classrooms. It’s now time for the “most advanced robot in the world” to meet people. A humanoid robot, created to resemble people in appearance and behavior, will be on display at the National Robotarium…
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the Call for Entries in the 5th edition of its flagship youth and startup-focused tech competition, Hackaholics. This announcement was made at the Press Conference held at Wema Bank’s Head Office on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, declaring the registration portal for…
Young Rwandan entrepreneurs with creative company concepts are encouraged to apply! In 2024, the Tony Elumelu Foundation would want to support your ideas! The 2024 Aguka Ideation Entrepreneurship Program invites all young Rwandan men, women, and individuals with disabilities who are between the ages of 18 and 30 to apply. This program gives non-refundable seed…
Limitless AI Pendant, a wearable device that is designed to record everything that is said in its vicinity, was unveiled by the company on April 15. The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered device offers a unique form factor and is designed to help users recall important information, eliminating the need to rely on notetaking. The device features a double…
New Chat Filters are being released by WhatsApp to help with message organization. Without having to browse through the complete chat list, users can now quickly identify the most crucial chats thanks to the latest upgrade. Similar to Google’s Gmail, WhatsApp’s Chat Filters function provides three filter choices to make message browsing more effective. The…
Airbnb’s Entry into Top 10 imitated Brands Signals Expanding Cybercriminal Horizons Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP) and a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, has released its latest Brand Phishing Ranking for Q1 2024. The ranking highlights the brands most frequently imitated by cybercriminals in their…
SHELT, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its new business unit in Nigeria, SHELT System Integration (SHELT SI). With a solid reputation built over six years of serving the nation’s financial, telecom, and government sectors, SHELT is now expanding its offerings to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation. The new…
A grant of between US$500,000 and US$2.5 million, distributed over three years, will be awarded to chosen SMEs and entrepreneurs in the agriculture sector by the Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity. Agribusiness Challenge Fund of the Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agriculture sector…
In a significant step, Google on Wednesday allowed all users of iOS and Android to access the artificial intelligence (AI) editing features on its Google Photos app. This covers the Pixel 7 series’ Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and Portrait lighting capabilities. Additionally, the Magic Editor tool, which was introduced with the Pixel 8 series, will…
A feature that many of its users have long yearned for—the ability to exchange high-quality photographs in Messenger—is finally being added by Meta. The company said on Tuesday, April 9, that users can utilize this file-sharing capability by turning on the HD toggle before clicking Send. WhatsApp also offers high-quality image sharing. The massive social…
The Global Startup Awards Africa are currently accepting applications from African innovators, businesses, and ecosystem facilitators committed to tackling pressing global issues. African startups operating in the e-health, agri-tech, fintech, mobility and logistics, green-tech, and women in tech sectors are being sought after by the Global Startup Awards Africa. There are four key stages to…
LG Electronics, a global leader in technology and innovation, has once again demonstrated its commitment to making a positive impact on communities by organizing a grand IFTAR feast during the holy month of Ramadan. With a steadfast commitment to community support and giving back, LG Electronics served delicious meals to hundreds of people in need….
The acquisition of Reflector Marketing, a South African strategy and branding consultancy, has been announced by Baobab Network, an early-stage investor supporting entrepreneurs throughout Africa. Since 2019, the Baobab Network has assisted businesses in raising capital and developing their capabilities. Most recently, the network increased the average investment to $50,000 USD. It has fifty startups…
Google said today that Gemini Pro is being included to Android Studio’s bot, demonstrating how the firm is continuing to push out Gemini to more products. Powered on the PaLM-2 foundation model, the business unveiled Studio Bot in May 2023 at the Google I/O developer event. For the Jellyfish edition of Android Studio, the company…
An official call for applications from Innovation Support Organizations (ISOs) for a program aimed at supporting the digital transformation of non-tech Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in four states of the country and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has been announced by the Digital Transformation Centre Nigeria (DTC Nigeria), a capacity-building initiative jointly funded…
Documents, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint decks have dominated work for decades. Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Documents, Sheets, Slides; Pages, Numbers, Keynote. Google now wants to complete that trio with the addition of an app named Vids, which attempts to make it easier than ever for businesses and consumers to create collaborative, shareable video. Making beautiful movies, or…
The world has witnessed unprecedented technological innovations in the last decades, leading to the development of a strong digital economy. The way we work and live has evolved significantly, owing to this digital transformation. Some of the technological innovations that rocked the last decade and radically changed our day-to-day lives for the good includeAugmented Reality,…
The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of S Mobile Group, Mr. Kingsley Adonu, has been appointed as patron by the executive council, Students Union Government (SUG), University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN). In a letter dated March 29, 2024 signed by Comrade Enoch Utazi, the President, SUG of UNN, the students said Adonu’s appointment was in…
With the launch of two new programs, Mastercard and Women Choice have deepened their collaboration to support the growth of female entrepreneurs throughout the Middle East and Africa. World financial services giant Mastercard has long been at the forefront of giving women access to digital tools, training, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Women Choice, an international…
Level of RDP Abuse Unprecedented Since Launch of Report in 2020 External Remote Services Were the Number-One Way Attackers Initially Breached Networks Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions that defeat cyberattacks, today released the Active Adversary analysis, “It’s Oh So Quiet (?): The Sophos Active Adversary Report for 1H 2024.” The report, which…