SMEDAN’s program is a timely answer to the issues that Nigerian small businesses confront, especially when it comes to market expansion, capacity building, and financing access. The organization seeks to empower entrepreneurs, enhance business practices, and establish a more conducive climate for MSMEs to flourish by providing customized programs and assistance. Access to financial services,…
Africa in the cross hairs of global malware actors with eight countries ranking in the top 20 most attacked from AI-powered ransomware groups as well as ongoing threats from FakeUpdates and AgentTesla Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, has released its Global Threat Index for December…
In 2014, Kaspersky premiered its mobile app for password management and protection – Kaspersky Password Manager. For 10 years it has helped more than four million users in 140 countries to generate strong passwords, safely log-in into accounts, and store private data such as encrypted documents and photos securely. To celebrate the anniversary, Kaspersky is…
The New Year has dawned and with artificial intelligence (AI) still dominating chatter about the future, the data and analytics landscape is poised for more transformative growth. Experts from PBT Group highlight several of the data and technology trends that they expect will define the year ahead. “Even though it may seem an oversimplification, the…
The need for resilience in an evolving financial landscape has never been more important. Economic pressures and digitalisation are reshaping the financial services industry. Technological advancements, such as those resulting from the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), are providing enterprises with more effective tools to discover insights from ever-expanding and complex…
WhatsApp has improved its appearance and added new features to provide users more inventive private conversation alternatives. Users can now alter their movies and photographs in chats with 30 distinct graphic effects on the Meta-owned instant messaging network. To increase platform interaction, the app also makes it simpler to turn selfies into stickers. Additionally, sticker…
In a bid to enhance the skills and competencies of government employees in navigating digital tools and technologies, the Federal Government has launched a digital literacy training programme for federal civil servants. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Office of the Head of Civil Service…
The third iteration of the Grooming Endowment Trust’s (GET) annual GET Accelerated program has been successfully completed. GET is a non-profit organization that supports Nigeria’s business environment. This program gives early-stage businesses the tools they need to grow without giving up stock. GET has helped more than 50 entrepreneurs in sectors like education, healthcare, and…
Through the African version of the renowned STARTS Prize, the STARTS Prize Africa recognizes and honors regional best practices in the industry. The STARTS Prize has played a significant role in laying the groundwork for a network that connects businesses, scientists, researchers, artists, and companies. Since 2024, the STARTS Prize Africa has strengthened this movement….
Google.org’s Accelerator Program for Generative AI. Nonprofits, civic organizations, educational institutions, and social entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the Generative AI Accelerator through this international open call. Criteria Make sure your project can show the following before applying: FeasibilityIs the proposed generative AI solution grounded in research, data, and/or a proven track record? Does…
Qlik’s market intelligence team highlights how Authenticity, Value-Driven AI, and Autonomous Agents will drive business potential in 2025, with Qlik’s AI Council reflecting on their market impact Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), has shared its outlook for the trends that will shape the future of AI…
The top accelerator that supports entrepreneurs in a variety of industries, Innovate47, based in Pakistan, has announced that its flagship Climate Action Accelerator program will now include founders from South Africa, Malawi, Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria. An worldwide entrepreneur support organization (ESO) called Innovate47 is committed to empowering business owners and encouraging innovation. Through its…
…Sophos MDR Grows Global Customers by 37% in 2024, Setting a Powerful New Standard in Cutting-edge, Expert-driven Cybersecurity Against Today’s Most Advanced Threats Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced that its Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service has reached a major milestone, now protecting more than 26,000 organizations…
The fourth iteration of Visa’s biennial Africa Fintech Accelerator, which gives businesses access to resources, industry connections, and mentorship to help them develop their creative solutions, is now accepting applications. Visa is a global payment card network. The Africa Fintech Accelerator, which was started in 2023 in accordance with Visa’s commitment to invest US$1 billion…
The global physical security industry is projected to reach $216.43 billion by 2030, with an expected compound annual growth rate of 6.8% from 2024 to 2030. With this, it is crucial to integrate physical security with the most appropriate security technology as organizations embrace innovation in order to reduce risks. As physical security breach is…
The 2024 cohort of the Africa SDGs Mentorship Program, a seven-month fellowship that aims to train young African professionals to empower them to become advocates for sustainable development in their nations, is proudly presented by AIIDEV Africa. In keeping with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN, the program seeks to equip the next…
The Empowering Mary Ojulari FoundationA recently established nonprofit organization in Lagos, the Mary Ojulari Foundation aims to empower young Nigerian women by offering them financial assistance, coaching, and training to help them develop and expand their enterprises. The Vanguard Fellowship Program Early in 2025, the Vanguard Fellowship Program, the foundation’s flagship program, will get underway….
By 2025, 10,000 African entrepreneurs will have been identified, trained, mentored, and funded under the 10-year, US$100 million program, which is administered by the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF). The successful applicants will get US$5,000 in seed money to validate the idea, access to a top-notch mentor, 12 weeks of rigorous online training, and future financing…