DDoS Attacks at the World Economic Forum (WEF)
Between January 20 and 24, the town of Davos-Klosters, Switzerland hosted the annual World Economic Forum (WEF). Among the key…
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How to Conduct Quality Testing for Agricultural Product Suppliers
Ensuring the quality of agricultural products is essential for maintaining industry standards and consumer trust. Before partnering with a supplier,…
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African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) collaborates with Meta and Deloitte to launch AKILI AI, an AI-Driven MSME Support Platform to Empower African Entrepreneurs
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) in collaboration with Meta and Deloitte, have launched AKILI AI, an AI-Driven MSME Support Platform…
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NDPC Obtains NJI’s Support for the Right to Data Privacy In Nigeria
In line with its objective of safeguarding the data privacy rights of Nigerians, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has…
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NITDA, Flutterwave, Alami Sign MoU to Accelerate Nigeria’s Digital Transformation
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a strategic partnership with Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, and…
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Sophos and Pax8 Announce Strategic Partnership to Streamline Security Management
…Sophos’ Portfolio of Cybersecurity Solutions is the Most Comprehensive Security Offering on the Pax8 Marketplace Sophos, a global leader of innovative security…
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Microsoft says it will invest $1 million to train one million Nigerians in artificial intelligence
One million Nigerians will receive artificial intelligence (AI) training thanks to a $1 million donation from Microsoft. The program, which…
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According to Microsoft, employees who use AI tools like Copilot or ChatGPT experience “long-term reliance and diminished independent problem-solving,” which is harming their ability to think critically at work.
Microsoft claims that using generative AI in the workplace may affect workers’ capacity for critical thought. Concerns regarding the effects…
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The future of AI: Why trust and governance matter
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become embedded in the systems that power organisations, industries, and people’s daily lives. Generative AI (GenAI),…
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5 strategies that will influence a fintech’s performance in 2025 and beyond
Opportunities abound in the African digital financial services industry. However, according to Juan Seco, chief growth officer at African fintech…
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Applications are now being accepted for OceanHub Africa’s 6th accelerator program.
The sixth iteration of the 12-month OceanHub Africa accelerator is now accepting applications. Over the course of two intakes, the…
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Nelson Mandela-Graça Machel Innovation Awards: Call for Applications (Up to $7,500 Seed Funding)
The Nelson Mandela-Graça Machel Innovation Awards honor and assist people and groups worldwide who are creating innovative and significant ideas…
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Bunce Founders on Turning Customer Engagement Into Revenue at Scale
A Q&A with Paul Ayuk and Damilola Soladoye Bunce has become known for helping businesses grow revenue through customer engagement….
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NITDA Pledges to Drive National Digital Growth Through Innovation
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has expressed its commitment to fostering an innovative ecosystem that balances regulation with…
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African Pandemic Resilience Accelerator applications are now being accepted.
Applications are being accepted for the fifth cohort of AUDA-NEPAD’s Home Grown Solutions Accelerator for Pandemic Resilience, which is open…
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Nigeria to Host ICEGOV 2025: A Significant Development in Global Leadership and Digital Governance
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy is pleased to announce that Nigeria has been officially confirmed as…
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January 2025’s Most Wanted Malware: FakeUpdates Maintains Stronghold in Cyber Security Threat
FakeUpdates continues to facilitate ransomware attacks while cybercriminals enhance their capabilities with AI-powered techniques Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP),…
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MarkHack 4.0 is Back: The Ultimate Fusion of Marketing and Technology Unleashed!
The stage is set for the most electrifying edition of MarkHack yet, as GDM Group, Nigeria’s leading marketing technology and…
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Kaspersky Threat Lookup now enables AI-enhanced open-source intelligence search
Kaspersky Threat Lookup now provides customers with summaries and article abstracts related to analysed objects in the OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence)…
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Applications are being accepted for the 2025 ECOWAS African Forum on Research and Innovation (FARI) Startup Competition
The ECOWAS forum devoted to advancing science, technology, and innovation is called the African Forum on Research and Innovation (FARI)….
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Breaking (Fire)Walls & Glass Ceilings: Women Leading Digital Revolution and Cyber Security’s Next Frontier
Cyber security is at the heart of today’s digital revolution, yet it remains one of the most male-dominated sectors in…
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Data Centre Transformation Paves the Way for AI’s Rise in Africa
Africa is on the threshold of a technological revolution, with artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) reshaping global industries…
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Securing Africa’s manufacturing sector against cybercrime
Connectivity and automation have undeniably revolutionised the manufacturing sector, boosting efficiency and productivity. However, they have also introduced significant vulnerabilities,…
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Intelligent connectivity critical to boost competitive vitality and organisational adaptability
What do more than five billion global internet users need every day? The answer can be summed up in one…
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Nigerian startups are invited to apply for SIA Startup Foundry’s second batch.
Applications for the second cohort of the SIA Startup Foundry accelerator are being accepted from Nigerian startups. The SIA Startup…
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Applications are currently being accepted for the 2025 Africa Carbon Removal Accelerator (ACRA) Program for CDR Startups in Africa.
Without carbon dioxide removal (CDR), Net Zero cannot be achieved. Africa may become a CDR powerhouse under the leadership of…
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NITDA Re-Echoes Commitment to Adopting Digital Transformation
In its continued commitment towards the implementation of the present administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in the area of improving…
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Data Centre Transformation Paves the Way for AI’s Rise in Africa
Africa is on the threshold of a technological revolution, with artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) reshaping global industries…
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StarkWare launches $4m venture fund to support African blockchain projects
To support creative blockchain solutions in Africa, StarkWare, the development company behind the industry-leading Ethereum scaling solution Starknet, is establishing…
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In reaction to US Aid’s “stop-work” instruction, the Pan-African e-health program i3 focuses on growth-stage entrepreneurs.
The third cohort of Investing in Innovation Africa (i3), a pan-African initiative for startups creating the healthcare supply chains of…
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