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.

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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.

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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

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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…

AI to predict life

What is your expected lifespan? An AI system designed to forecast life and death.

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In an effort to increase awareness of the potential benefits and risks of technology, researchers in Denmark are using artificial intelligence and data from millions of people to predict a person’s life events from infancy to old age. Instead than being drawn to any macabre fascinations, the developers of life2vec aim to investigate the patterns…

Women for Digital Conference 2024
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Women for Digital Conference 2024: Celebrating Women’s Inclusion in the Digital Economy

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The Women for Digital Conference returns this year on March 30th, 2024, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. With a commitment to celebrating, inspiring, and educating women across Africa, the hybrid conference aims to empower women to excel and thrive in the dynamic digital economy. This year’s event, themed “Inspiring Women’s Inclusion in…

Payments Forum Nigeria

Payments Forum Nigeria [PAFON1.0] Holds Tomorrow

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All is now set for the maiden edition of Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 1.0) to be held tomorrow, Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos State, at 9am. The Payments Forum Nigeria is a cross-industry platform focused on addressing issues that require broad cooperation and coordination across many constituents in the payments industry….

Angola Cyber Revolution Summit 2024

Angola Cyber Revolution Summit 2024–Cybersecurity Innovations: Leading the Future of Protection

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We TraiCon Events will be hosting Angola’s premier cybersecurity event titled as “Cyber Revolution Summit” scheduled on 22nd &23rd May 2024 in Luanda, Angola. This summit will feature keynote presentations and panel discussions with top security experts from various industries covering a range of topics, including cybersecurity innovations, data privacy & security, risk management, network…

India Cyber Revolution Summit2024

India Cyber Revolution Summit2024 – Cybersecurity Innovations: Leading the Future of Protection

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We TraiCon Events will be hosting India’s premier cybersecurity event titled as “Cyber Revolution Summit” scheduled on 25th&26th April 2024 in Newdelhi, India. This summit will feature keynote presentations and panel discussions with top security experts from various industries covering a range of topics, including cybersecurity innovations, data privacy & security, risk management, network security,…

Payments Forum Nigeria

inq.Digital Supports Payments Forum Nigeria [PAFON 1.0]

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Inq. Digital Nigeria Limited has been announced as a sponsor of Payments Forum Nigeria [PAFON 1.0] maiden edition holding this Thursday in Lagos. inq. Digital Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of inq. Group is an emerging leading digital and cloud solutions provider that delivers simpler seamless solutions to complex business challenges. With offices in Lagos, Abuja,…

cyber-attacks

Three trends set to drive cyber-attacks in 2024

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Ransomware attacks saw a sharp increase once again over the past year. AI and the increase in mobile-connected devices provide further areas of vulnerability for cybercriminals to exploit. Early detection can reduce the cost of breaches up to a thousandfold. Following two years of high but stable loss activity, 2023 saw a worrying resurgence in…

Waste Management Challenges

Africa’s Waste Management Challenges Can Become Wealth Creation Opportunity

ByKenneth Omeruo

Africa’s rapid urbanization and population growth present significant challenges in waste management, with many cities struggling to manage the increasing volumes of waste generated daily. However, within this challenge lies a tremendous opportunity to transform the waste management sector into a driver of economic growth, job creation, and environmental sustainability. By adopting innovative and sustainable…

Data

Using data to increase access to water for shared prosperity in Africa

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Data will play an invaluable role in helping public and private sector stakeholders across Africa identify ways to increase access to water for all while managing this commodity. This comes at a time when National Water Week in South Africa (20 – 26 March) and World Water Day (22 March) will highlight the importance of water management and conservation…

7 tips from Kaspersky

7 tips from Kaspersky on what to do if someone tries to hack you

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In today’s connected world, it is a matter of when rather than if you will experience someone trying to hack you. With cybercriminals becoming more sophisticated in their attempts, it is possible that at some point or another you may interact with a scammer or click on a phishing link. As prevention is always better…

Payments Forum Nigeria

Moniepoint Sponsors Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 1.0)

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Moniepoint Inc. a global digital financial services provider with operations in Nigeria and an ongoing expansion into other emerging markets, has emerged the lead sponsor of the maiden edition of Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 1.0). Payments Forum Nigeria [PAFON] is an event focused on providing inside-look at the payment industry in the country, offering perspectives…

IIM United Kingdom

IIM United Kingdom Inducts new Members, Highlights the Power of Intelligent Technologies

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The Institute of Information Management (IIM) United Kingdom successfully hosted its highly anticipated Annual Convention and 47th Induction/Investiture ceremony on March 9, 2024, at the Wesley London Euston. The event, held under the theme “AI Renaissance: Unleashing the Power of Intelligent Technologies,” brought together distinguished professionals, thought leaders, and industry experts from various sectors. The convention commenced…

S Mobile Tech Hub

S Mobile Tech Hub Opens Registration to Entrepreneurs in Southeast

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500 successful candidates to get starter-packs Rolls our Free Data, Airtime to Civil Servants, Students, others S Mobile Tech Hub, an offspring of S Mobile Group has open applications to technology entrepreneurs in the Southeast Nigeria. S Mobile Tech Hub was recently conceived by Mr. Kingsley Adonu, a visionary entrepreneur and CEO/Founder S Mobile Group,…

Crypto
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South Africa To License 60 Crypto Platforms by Month End

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By the end of the month, South Africa will license roughly sixty cryptocurrency platforms, making it one of the first countries on the continent to mandate operating permissions for digital asset exchanges. More than 300 crypto-asset providers requested authorization, according to the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, which offered exchanges until November 30 to apply for…