Innovation Support Organizations

Invitation to Apply: GIZ/Digital Transformation Center Support for Innovation Support Organizations through Capacity Building

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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…

In Vids, you can either make a video or ask the AI to make one for you. Image: Google

With Vids, Google believes it has the next big productivity tool for work

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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…

Digital Divide

The Growing Digital Divide in The Technological Age: Causes And Solutions

ByTony Ajah

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,…

Kingsley Adonu

UNN SUG Appoint S Mobile CEO, Kingsley Adonu, as Patron

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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…

Mastercard and Women Choice

Mastercard and Women Choice have launched 2 New courses for Female Entrepreneurs in Africa.

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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…

Sophos Incident Response

Cybercriminals Abuse Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) in 90% of Attacks Handled by Sophos Incident Response in 2023 – Report

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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…

New Sophos Managed Risk Service

Sophos Partners with Tenable to Launch New Sophos Managed Risk Service

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New Fully Managed Solution Provides Visibility, Risk Monitoring, Prioritization, Investigation, and Proactive Notification to Prevent Cyberattacks.  Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions that defeat cyberattacks, today announced a strategic partnership with Tenable®, the Exposure Management company, to provide Sophos Managed Risk, a worldwide vulnerability and attack surface management service. The new service features a dedicated…

Africa Tech Startup Forum

The Africa Tech Startup Forum accelerator program is now accepting applications.

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The Africa Tech Startup Forum is a market access and acceleration program that aims to prepare, train, expose, and link digital enterprises with prospects. Applications are now being accepted. The Africa Tech Startup Forum, supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab and the Korea Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Trust Fund, acts…

Healthcare Challenges

Embracing Innovation: 6 Solutions to Key Healthcare Challenges That Face Recognition Provides

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In an era when digital technology intertwines with everyday life, the healthcare sector stands at the forefront of adopting innovative solutions to safeguard sensitive information. Among these technologies, facial recognition emerges as a vital tool against data breaches and identity theft. As World Health Day draws near, it’s crucial to highlight the significance of facial…

Olusola Odediran, Chief Information Security Officer, NIBSS/representative of Chairman, Committee of Chief Information Security Officers of Nigerian Financial Institutions; Chike Onwuegbuchi, co-founder, TechCastle Foundation; Adekunle Ajayi, Product Manager, Cloud and Digital Solutions, inq. Digital Nigeria Ltd; Abidemi Akinola, Chief Compliance Officer, Remita; Efemena Ogie, Head, Partnership, Monipoint Inc., and Peter Oluka, Editor, Techeconomy, during, the Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 1.0) event on, ‘Payments: Trust, Security and Privacy in AI era’ held in Lagos recently.

Moniepoint Has Redefined Payments in Nigeria with Flexible Options – Ndugbu

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Moniepoint, a leading fintech company has said that beyond redefining payments and technology and the payment industry, it also ensures that it provides its businesses and partners with several flexible payment options so they can receive payments from their customers. Moniepoint started with a virtual account service that automated payment or transfer and allowed customers…

L-r: Steven Okwara, Product Manager, Mobile Experience (MX) Division; Nathan Lee, Business Manager, (MX Division); Joy Tim-Ayoola, Head of Group, MX Division, and Michael Chigozie Nwughala, Digital Manager Samsung, during the unveiling of Samsung A55 5G and A35 5G in Nigeria.

Samsung Nigeria Unveils Mid-Range Smartphone Champions, Galaxy A55 5G, A35 5G

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Samsung Nigeria has launched two new additions to its Galaxy A series – Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G smartphones. Both devices are designed to bring the power of 5G connectivity to a wider range of consumers, offering a seamless and fast mobile experience at affordable price points. Speaking during the unveiling at Samsung…

OpenAI Global Illumination

OpenAI makes ChatGPT instantly available and may be accessed without signing up.

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OpenAI has opened up access to its chatbot,ChatGPT, powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to all users, even those without an OpenAI account. The AI company announced the change on Monday and mentioned that it was being implemented gradually. Users have the option to allow the corporation to record discussions in order to train the AI,…

eLearning Africa

eLearning Africa conference scheduled for Kigali in May.

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The most recent iteration of the eLearning Africa conference and expo will happen in Kigali, Rwanda, on May 29–31. Each year, eLearning Africa offers participants in the education and ed-tech ecosystem the chance to interact with the most recent developments in digital learning and training. With more than 75 sessions and workshops covering a variety…

AU Tech Fellowship initiative

African Union launches the 2nd Edition of the AU Tech Fellowship initiative.

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The African Union (AU) and AfriLabs have started the second iteration of the AU Tech Fellowship program, which expands on the achievements of the first and aims to further leverage innovation and technology for socioeconomic development throughout the continent. AfriLabs is a network organization that brings together investors, startups, technology hubs, and other important players…

3MTT Programme

HSProjects Technologies graduates her 1st set of graduates from the 3 million Technical Talent(3MTT) Programme

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Ibadan Witnesses Graduation of First 3MTT Cohort, Setting Stage for Nigeria’s Tech Future In a groundbreaking event, the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Programme, spearheaded by HSProjects Technologies, celebrated the graduation of its first cohort in Ibadan, Nigeria, on March 30th, 2024. which marks a significant achievement in the country’s journey toward digital transformation and…

Sustainable Fashion

Breaking Grounds with Sustainable Fashion in Africa

ByKenneth Omeruo

As sustainability takes center stage in every facet of life, I cannot help but think of the immerse opportunity Africa will have at the intersection of culture, sustainability, technology, innovation and fashion. Africa’s fashion industry is uniquely positioned to lead the global shift towards sustainable fashion, given its rich cultural heritage, abundant natural resources, and…

SMEs

Empowering Africa’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with Technology Adoption

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To help increase technology adoption among the continent’s SMEs, the research emphasizes the significance of sharing best practices to enable better decision-making and cost-effectiveness. Nearly 70% of Africa’s small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) have invested in technology in the last year to assist enhance growth and resilience, indicating that SMEs are recognizing technology’s positive impact….

Southeast Educators Conference

Stakeholders Head to Enugu for first Southeast Educators Conference.

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Stakeholders in the education circle are warming up for the maiden edition of Southeast Educators’ Conference 2024(SEEC’24). The two-day SEEC’24 scheduled to hold 18th & 19th, April 2024 at Nike Lake Resort, Enugu under theme: Future-‘Focused Learning – Igniting the Competitive Edge’ promisesto host key players in the education sector with a potential attendance of…

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Grok AI Will Be Available to All Premium Subscribers on X “Later This Week,” according to Elon Musk.

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Owner of X (previously known as Twitter), Elon Musk, declared on Wednesday that all XAI Premium subscribers will have access to Grok AI, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot. Only a few days have passed since the billionaire released the open source version of its large language model (LLM), Grok-1. Previously available exclusively with the priciest…

Leatherback

How Nigeria’s Leatherback breaks down regional obstacles to financial services

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Ibrahim Ibitade, a Nigerian, developed Leatherback, a global banking service provider that offers comprehensive financial services across several nations, thereby removing geographic barriers for consumers and enterprises. In order to close the gap between developing and frontier markets, Leatherback was founded in late 2022. It enables users to send and receive money both locally and…

The Biggest Threats to OT Security Will Surprise You

The Biggest Threats to OT Security Will Surprise You

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As the use of operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) grows, so too does the threat landscape. Without releasing it, many businesses may have thousands of unknown access points ready to be exploited by cybercriminals. Jayson Pieterse, Sales Manager at TXOne, explores the different risks organisations face. With the growth in digital transformation…

Norrsken Accelerator

Founders of early-stage African startups are invited to apply for the Norrsken Accelerator

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Applications for the Stockholm-based Norrsken Accelerator, which offers US$125,000 in cash and access to an eight-week business development program, are now being accepted from African early-stage startups with a “vision for a better future.” In 2016, Norrsken was founded by Niklas Adalberth, a former member of the Swedish financial unicorn Klarna, with the goal of…

Kemisola Bolarinwa

Meet Nigerian female engineer Kemisola Bolarinwa, who developed a bra to detect breast cancer.

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By creating the smart bra prototype, Bolarinwa brought the concept to the attention of the world in February 2022. It was prompted by her loved one’s 2017 passing. She claimed that she hardly ever considered breast cancer till her aunt passed away. This was due to the fact that it was only something she heard…

L-r: Olusola Odediran, Chief Information Security Officer, NIBSS/representative of Chairman, Committee of Chief Information Security Officers of Nigerian Financial Institutions; Chike Onwuegbuchi, co-founder, TechCastle Foundation; Adekunle Ajayi, Product Manager, Cloud and Digital Solutions, inq. Digital Nigeria Ltd; Abidemi Akinola, Chief Compliance Officer, Remita; Efemena Ogie, Head, Partnership, Monipoint Inc., and Peter Oluka, Editor, Techeconomy, during, the Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 1.0) event on, 'Payments: Trust, Security and Privacy in AI era' held in Lagos recently.
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PAFON 1.0: Experts Harp on Stricter Data Privacy Measures in Payments Ecosystem in AI Era

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Tasks Payments System Operators on the Need for Consumer Education The Chairman of the Committee of Chief Information Security Officers of Nigerian Financial Institutions (CCISONFI), Mr. Festus Amede, has identified Data Minimization Principles, User Consent and Control, as well as Compliance with Privacy Regulations as important elements in protecting privacy in payments. Amede who was…

Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award

African women business owners are encouraged to apply for the 2024 Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award.

ByTechTrends

Applications are now accepted for the Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award, which honors and supports women entrepreneurs bringing forth innovative change in Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East. The Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award, powered by Impact Hub Network, is committed to empowering women who are breaking new ground in health, nutrition,…

MTN Enterprise Business Foundation

S Mobile Receives ‘MTN Enterprise Business Foundation 2024’ Award

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S Mobile Group has been recognized by MTN Business as the distinguished recipient of the MTN Enterprise Business Foundation 2024 award. The award is in recognition of S Mobile Group’s strategic initiatives that aligned with MTN’s Ambition 2025, aims to empower and recognise the growth and success of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Southeast…

3MTT

3MTT invites fellows to apply for the N6 million Innovation Challenge.

ByTechTrends

Through the current 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative, the Federal Government is accepting proposals for an Innovation Challenge. Six fellows or teams from the program’s first cohort, each with the potential to earn N1 million, are up for grabs. The goal of the program is to push fellows in the first cohort of the…

business

Harnessing Financial Support and Non-Financial Support To Stimulate Innovation in Businesses

ByTechTrends

Financial support is the bedrock of any business. Most businesses must always utilise the benefits of financial support in order to stay afloat. Is there any business that thrives without any financial support? A lot do survive without it, but not for long. Finances pay the business bills and attract valuable products and services for…

green economy

How to Unlock Economic Opportunities with Green Economy in Africa

ByKenneth Omeruo

The concept of a green economy, characterized by a sustainable, low-carbon, and resource-efficient economic model, holds significant promise for Africa, a continent endowed with abundant natural resources and a young, dynamic population. As global attention shifts towards sustainable development in the face of climate change and environmental degradation, Africa stands at a pivotal juncture, poised…