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Mark Zuckerberg,the CEO and  Co-Founder of Facebook with his wife Priscilla through their philanthropic organisation-  Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announced today the setting up of Chan Zuckerberg Science which is a partnership that connects software engineers,physicists,scientists,researchers together to collaborate,share data,build tools to help cure,prevent and manage all diseases in children.They made a donation of 3 billion…

The latest Mckinsey report shows that African companies grow faster and are more profitable than their global peers.It further states that 400 African companies have annual revenue exceeding $1 billion.The report further states: Africa’s real GDP grew at an average of 3.3 percent a year between 2010 and 2015, considerably slower than the 5.4 percent from 2000…

There is no doubt that the world is changing so fast.The future is driven by disruptive technologies and great advancement in artificial intelligence.One of its applications will be on the future of cars and also owning a car. Just yesterday Uber announced the launch of its first  self -driving car in Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh,USA.In their…

Our world is changing even faster than one would think.Technology and Innovation is driving the way we live,work and play.The 4th industrial revolution is coming upon us so rapidly creating new opportunities and possibilities.Am most thrilled at the rate developed countries are innovating and they continue to do so while most developing countries like Nigeria…

The technologies defining the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’, more commonly referred to as Industry 4.0, are being powered by cloud infrastructures. The Oracle Cloud: Opening up the Road to Industry 4.0 report has found that from robotics to artificial intelligence, businesses view the cloud as a blank canvas upon which to build their innovation strategies.  …

Mr. Ernest Oladipo Faulkner has been appointed as the Country General Manager IBM Nigeria.His appointment was announced on Tuesday.With over 25 years of regional experience, Oladipo has been leading IBM’s Global Business Services for Central & West Africa and helped develop strong client relationships in the region. Faulkner will succeeds Taiwo Otiti who served as…

As we see increased technology and innovation like virtual and augmented reality, one of the industries that is greatly impacted is the online gambling market which will surpass $50 Billion in 2017.Going back in history, the online poker and gambling business has been around for quite a long time. As the story goes, Planet Poker…

The Africa Region of the World Bank Group (WBG) is relaunching its fellowship program for Ph.D. students who are Sub-Saharan nationals. The program will increase the diverse workforce that is a priority for the Bank and its clients. Started in 2013 by World Bank Africa Vice President Makhtar Diop, the World Bank Group Africa Fellowship…

It’s not a secret that a gaming console is one of the most universal entertainment gadgets: depending on the model you get, you can not only play the latest, more advanced games, but also watch TV, browse the internet, and listen to music. Nowadays the two most sophisticated and popular consoles are the PS4 and…

As Nigeria’s economy goes into recession, it is so evident that the business of government and politicking has never helped the country move forward rather we are continuously moving backwards. We are a country that does not invest in the technology and innovation hence we don’t invest in the future and so the future becomes…

Mark Zuckerberg,Founder of Facebook is visiting  the technology community in Nigeria at the moment in an unannounced trip.This is a big inspiration to the young tech entrepreneurs in Nigeria.Mark says this about his visit on his facebook page: Next stop: Lagos! This is my first trip to sub-Saharan Africa. I’ll be meeting with developers and entrepreneurs,…

According to the latest Global Innovation Index  which ranks the innovation performance of 128 countries and economies around the world, based on 82 indicators,Mauritius,South Africa,Kenya,Rwanda,Mozambique,Botswana,Namibia,Malawi Make the List of Top Innovative Countries in  Sub-Saharan Africa. Mauritius takes the top spot among all economies in the region (53rd), followed by South Africa (54th), Kenya (80th), Rwanda…

The Global Innovation Index  recently released ranks the innovation performance of 128 countries and economies around the world, based on 82 indicators. This edition explores the impact of innovation-oriented policies on economic growth and development. High-income and developing countries alike are seeking innovation-driven growth through different strategies. Some countries are successfully improving their innovation capacity,…

The Economic situation in Nigeria at the moment is one that calls for Innovation.It’s time to promote Nigerian Innovations like never before.If you have an innovative product,service or business then enter for the Nigeria Innovation Awards 2016. The essence of the awards is to promote the spirit of innovation across all sectors of Nigeria’s economy…

Picture illustration:blogs.technet.microsoft.com Cybercrime rates are at an all-time high in Nigeria and world over. Our threat landscape continues to expand. One of the reasons is probably the same as that for the high incidence of traffic accidents on our roads i.e. the widespread belief that- ‘it can’t happen to me’. There is no doubt that…

The first round of the GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator Innovation Fund is now open for applications from start-ups in Africa and selected Asian countries. Successful start-ups will receive: -Funding between GBP£100,000 and GBP£250,000 -Mobile-focused mentoring and bespoke technical assistance -Opportunities to build partnerships with mobile operators in relevant markets Who is eligible to apply in this…

The Call for projects from Digital Lab Africa is open to anyone, professional or not, from the sector of multimedia content creation: artists, producers, developers,, start-ups, SMEs, collectives, students or entrepreneurs, based in sub-Saharan Africa or a national of a country in this region.It targets developing projects, in need of partners and financial support, innovative…