AmplifiHub, a Nigerian startup empowers musicians to earn more and connect with customers
Nigerian startup AmplifiHub has developed an online platform that empowers music producers, arrangers and songwriters in Africa to connect with…
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An Indian Asian Google billionaire has launch a budget smartphone
Online giant Google and Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani opened advance orders in India on Monday for an entry-level smartphone…
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GrowUp Incubator opens applications for green social businesses
Applications are open for the Yunus Environment Hub’s GrowUp incubation programme, which is seeking solutions for sustainable food systems in…
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5 Kenyan tech startups selected for 2nd edition of NINJA Accelerator
Five tech-enabled Kenyan startups have been selected for the second edition of the NINJA Accelerator, embarking on a 12-week programme…
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500 students in Lagos benefits from STEM workshops support by U.S. Consulate
From October 12 to 28, more than 500 high school students from underserved communities of Agege, Alimosho and Ifako-Ijaiye in Lagos Education…
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Cybersecurity risks threatens the hybrid workplace-HP Wolf Security Report
HP Inc. Monday released its latest HP Wolf Security report: Out of Sight & Out of Mind, a comprehensive global study highlighting…
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Catalytic Africa participating at the 2021 AfriLabs Annual Gathering
AfriLabs, in collaboration with African Business Angels Network (ABAN), has officially launched Catalytic Africa, a co-matching fund designed for African…
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eNaira, Nigeria’s Official Digital Currency and everything you need to know
eNaira is more or less like a digital version of the physical Naira. It is a Central Bank Digital Currency…
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Opibus, a Kenya-based electric mobility startup raises $7.5m funding
Kenya-based electric mobility startup Opibus has raised US$7.5 million in equity and grant funding to help it scale its operations…
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MoneyFellows and Mastercard partners to launch innovative digital solutions
Mastercard has partnered with MoneyFellows, the digitized ROSCA (Rotating Saving and Credit Association) system, to offer MoneyFellows customers a range of…
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Online platforms have a responsibility to protect children from harm
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen’s message about Instagram’s impact on teenage girls was unequivocal: Facebook’s studies found that 13% of British teens said…
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Kenya’s Twiga raises $50M to scale food solutions across Africa
Years ago, Americans spent most of their disposable income on food but consistent investment in retail infrastructure has changed that….
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SHAREit Lite is connecting Nigerians through file-sharing without mobile data
SHAREit Lite is a flagship application to enable Nigerians to transfer files very efficiently and fast, without mobile data. Propelled…
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Kigali-based Norrsken partners Novartis to launch health challenge, accelerator
The Kigali-based non-profit Norrsken has partnered the Novartis Foundation to build and launch what it says will be the leading…
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Rwandan electric motorcycle startup Ampersand secures $9m debt facility
Rwanda-based electric motorcycle company Ampersand has secured a US$9 million loan facility from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)…
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FG extends NIN-SIM verification deadline for the 7th time, 66m numbers issued
The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for National Identity Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) data verification to “the end…
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Could 5G Rollout Affect Safety of Flights? Aviation Industry Said to Have Expressed ‘Deep Concern’
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has raised significant concerns about a plan to use spectrum for 5G wireless networks on…
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Protect Yourself: Top 10 Most Common Phishing Email Subject Lines
KnowBe4, the provider of one of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, has announced the results…
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Can Gaming Transform the Way We Learn?
Generation Z is rapidly stepping onto the world stage. They are graduating from high school, entering the workforce, and studying…
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Kaspersky develops simulation game training for diplomats, non-techie cyber experts
Kaspersky, with the support of the DiploFoundation (a non-profit educational foundation), has developed an online simulation game to help diplomats and other…
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KongaPay projected to hit 3m subscribers by 2022
KongaPay, a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)-licensed fintech platform, is on course to grow its active subscriber base to over…
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Bitcoin Is ‘Mathematical Purity’, Can’t Be Copied: Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak
More tech entrepreneurs and innovators every day are throwing their weight behind cryptocurrency. Steve Wozniak, a computer scientist and programmer,…
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Microsoft Edges Past Apple to Become World’s Most Valuable Company
Apple lost its crown as the world’s most valuable public company to Microsoft on Friday, as the iPhone maker’s shares…
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Meta, Formerly Facebook, Acquires VR Fitness App Supernatural
Facebook’s rebranding as Meta has been followed up with the acquisition of Within, the company behind VR workout service Supernatural….
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Airtel Africa launches long-term sustainability strategy, building on its corporate purpose to transform lives
Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with a presence in 14 countries across Africa, has launched…
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Twitter now lets all iOS users ‘Super Follow’ select creators
Twitter is rolling out the ability for all iOS users globally to Super Follow select creators. The option was previously only available…
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Meta – Where Did Facebook Get Its New Name From?
During Facebook’s Connect 2021 conference, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company would be renamed from “Facebook” to “Meta,” and…
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Zipline surpasses 200, 000 deliveries, marks five years anniversary
Zipline, the global leader in instant logistics, has celebrated five years in flight since its launch in Rwanda in 2016….
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Facebook Goes Meta: Twitter, CEO Jack Dorsey, Others Take Jibes at Rebranding
Facebook on Thursday announced it was changing the parent company’s name to “Meta.” Following the move, many people saw the…
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Liquid Intelligent & Orange Trade Networks Through New Telecoms Partnership
A new strategic partnership has been announced in Africa’s telecom space as South African Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) and Orange,…
