Technology, Neutral Tool for Socio-Economic Development-DG NITDA
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has emphasised the significance of perceiving…
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Cyber criminals bypass code of ethics with concerted attacks on the world’s healthcare sector
South Africa’s healthcare sector weakened by underfunding, lack of skills and fragmented infrastructure “There was a time when cybercriminals held…
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Momoh, Uzoebo, Nwosu, Ibirogba, others for PAFON 2.0
… PAFON 2.0 Special Appearances: Olusoji Solomon Adeyemo, Azure Application and AI Specialist, Microsoft UK., Ibirogba Oluwagunwa, chairman, Lagos State…
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Unilever, UK Government and EY, announce grant of £500,000 for five West African Startups, including three in Nigeria
Five West African businesses that prioritize circularity and regenerative agriculture have received £500,000 in grant financing from TRANSFORM West Africa,…
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Samsung Expands Accessibility with Local Language Integration on Galaxy S25, A56, A36, and A26 Devices
Samsung Electronics has taken a bold step in enhancing user experience and inclusivity by introducing Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba as official language…
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Sophos Report: In 56% of Sophos IR and MDR Cases, Adversaries Logged In, Instead of Breaking In
IR and MDR Cases Highlight Attackers Are Exfiltrating Data in Just Three Days Compromised Credentials Top Root Causes for Second…
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Request for Applications: African Women’s Gender Responsive Agriculture Systems Policy (GRASP) Fellowship
In order to promote policy reform for just agri-food systems in sub-Saharan Africa, the GRASP Fellowship aims to create a…
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How women-led innovations are changing the face of agriculture in Africa
By fusing traditional expertise with cutting-edge, environmentally friendly solutions, four visionary entrepreneurs from Zimbabwe and Uganda are revolutionizing the continent’s…
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Top 10 UX Research and Design Resources for 2025
Great design starts with great research, and in 2025, staying on top of your UX game means knowing where to…
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Nigeria Chairs Anglophone Countries Committee of African Data Protection Authorities
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, has been appointed the Chair of the Anglophone Countries…
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Hiding in Plain Sight: The Stealthy Attack Chain of PDF Files
The Weaponisation of PDFs : 68% of Cyberattacks begin in you inbox, with 22% of these hiding in PDFs Over…
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Climate innovators can benefit from the VilCap Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa Program 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 VilCap Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa Program. Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa 2025 is Phase Two of…
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Yango Group, a global ride-sharing company, has launched a $20 million African innovation fund.
The $20 million corporate venture fund, Yango Ventures, has been launched by the global ride-hailing and tech conglomerate Yango Group…
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The 7th Africa’s Business Heroes competition is now accepting applications
The seventh edition of Africa’s Business Heroes, which gives winning businesses a total of US$1.5 million, is now accepting applications….
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Benin and Senegal Experience Highest Growth in African Internet Resilience: Internet Society Pulse Country Report 2024
According to new data released by the Internet Society, West African countries are making notable strides in digital development, with…
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Showcase Your MVP and Compete for $10,000 at MarkHack 4.0
MarkHack 4.0 is back and is set to create the ultimate platform for startups ready to disrupt the media, marketing,…
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Synthetic data and its future
Data is a fundamental, core component of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). However, obtaining large, diverse, and high-quality…
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Ebehijie Momoh, CEO of AfriGOPay to Deliver Keynote at PAFON 2.0
…Uche Uzoebo, MD/CEO SANEF is the Special Guest Ebehijie Momoh (Mrs), the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of AfriGOPay…
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Three Years of Transformational Leadership – Governor Soludo’s Tech-Driven Impact on Anambra
As Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, marks three years in office, Anambra State has emerged as a beacon of technological…
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Invitation to Apply: DIGITAL AFRICA AgTech Startup Challenge for African Entrepreneurs in Morocco (up to €100K)
French President Emmanuel Macron’s ambition to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit and the growth of creative enterprise in Africa gave rise…
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AI Tech Trends That Are Shaping Africa in 2025
It’s 2025. In a Lagos market, a grocery seller uses an app to predict next week’s prices based on weather…
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Five WhatsApp Business Features Every Small Business Should Be Using
Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises(SMBs) are the backbone of most economies accounting for 90% of businesses, over 70% of employment,…
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Tightening Cyber Defences in the SA Financial Services Industry Through Legislation
Automated processes across banking, financing, insurance and other financial services are dependent on complex infrastructures that span both on-premises data…
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Design Principles: The Invisible Rules That Make Products Feel Right
Whether you’re building a mobile app, designing a sleek landing page, or shaping a physical product, there’s a quiet but…
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The 2025 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation shortlist consists of 16 innovators.
After receiving applications from a record 30 countries, the Royal Academy of Engineering has selected 16 engineering innovators from seven…
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Invitation to Apply: “UpGreyed Her” Accelerator Program for Female Entrepreneurs (Grants Up to $9500)
The second iteration of Y Combinator-backed fintech Grey’s “UpGreyed Her” initiative has begun, providing women entrepreneurs with $9,500 in equity-free…
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Nigeria Takes Bold Steps to Bridge the Gender Digital Divide at the United Nations CSW69
In a resounding commitment to bridging gender digital divide, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the…
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Samsung Unleashes AI for Everyone, Introduces New Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G
Samsung today unveiled Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G, the latest Galaxy A series smartphones. For…
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The Outlook of AI in 2025 – The Power of Prediction in Industries
It’s March 2025, a small organic farm in Vermont just doubled its profits. Thanks to an AI tool that predicted…
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Advanced persistent threats target one in four companies in 2024, according to Kaspersky
According to the latest Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report, advanced persistent threats (APTs) have been detected in…
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