McEnies

McEnies Signs Agreement with UK Met Office and FCDO to Create Communications Protocol for Flood-Prone Communities in Nigeria

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McEnies Global Communications has won a contract with UK Met Office to develop improved communications practices on weather information and work out meaningful communication strategies to mitigate against perennial flooding in Nigeria. The project which is being sponsored by UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) will bring together several relevant government agencies, like NIMET,…

Startupbootcamp AfriTech

10 Startups Eligible for Startupbootcamp AfriTech’s ASIP Accelerator

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The fourth iteration of Startupbootcamp AfriTech’s ASIP Accelerator Programme has chosen ten entrepreneurs from Africa to participate, providing them with US$18,000 in funding as well as three months of mentorship, tools, and networking opportunities. Startupbootcamp The first pan-African startup accelerator with multiple corporate backings, AfriTech, was introduced in 2017. The Africa Startup Initiative Programme (ASIP),…

Qualcomm

Qualcomm Rolls out Snapdragon Seamless, a new Cross-platform Technology for Linking Multiple Devices

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At the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii on Tuesday, Qualcomm unveiled a wide range of fresh goods and services, including its newest flagship chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. A new cross-platform solution that enables the smooth integration of numerous devices into a single ecosystem was also presented by the company. According to the manufacturer, Snapdragon…

Global Privacy Assembly

Nigeria Earns Accreditation into Global Privacy Assembly

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In recognition of her landmark achievements in the advancement of data privacy and protection, Nigeria has been admitted as a member of Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) The Nigeria Data Protection Bill assented to by HE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, was a major consideration in accrediting Nigeria as a member of the prestigious Assembly. Similarly, the…

Smart Cities Innovation Programme

Application is now Open to Kenyan, Rwandan Startups for the Smart Cities Innovation Program

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Startups from Kenya and Rwanda are encouraged to submit applications to the Smart Cities Innovation Programme (SCIP), which aims to rapidly scale ideas influencing the future of urban living in Africa. The SCIP is directed at digital companies working in Rwanda or Kenya with ready-to-scale solutions in smart transportation, logistics, or e-commerce. It is run…

Facebook and Messenger

Meta to Introduce Broadcast Channels on Facebook, Messenger

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Mark Zuckerberg revealed today that TV channels are coming to Facebook and Messenger. The most recent addition to Facebook’s extensive collection of tools that Page admins, such as artists and public personalities, can use to directly connect and further engage with their communities, are broadcast channels, which are a public, one-to-many messaging platform for Pages….

TestNigeria Conference

Software Industry Gears Up for TestNigeria 2.0 Conference

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TestNigeria Conference, Nigeria’s premier conference on Software Testing, is back in Lagos for the second edition. Scheduled for Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, will be abuzz with excitement on November 9th, 2023, as software testing experts, industry leaders, and technology enthusiasts will gather for the highly anticipated TestNigeria 2.0 Conference. Organised by the Nigerian…

CS Owalo at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Kigali

Kenyan-made Smartphones Set to Debut in the Market on October 30th

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Kenyan-made cellphones are expected to enter the market this month, according to an exclusive Techweez report from last month. Eliud Owalo, the ICT Cabinet Secretary, has come out in the last 10 days to corroborate this, saying the date is fixed on October 30. At a tech conference in Kigali earlier in the week, CS…

Uninnovators Program

Nigeria: 6 Student-led Startups Joins Uninnovators Program

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The six student-led firms from Nigeria selected for the Uninnovators’ firms-in-Residence initiative, which aims to spur innovation in a few postsecondary institutions in Africa, have been announced by Co-Creation Hub (CcHub). The Make-IT in Africa project, run by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic…

WhatsApp

WhatsApp: Support for Passkeys is now Live on Android

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Android users who use WhatsApp will soon be able to securely re-login to their accounts using their device PIN or biometric authentication. Before, users of WhatsApp had to enter a one-time password (OTP) and an optional six-digit PIN for two-factor authentication in order to access their accounts. Android users will now be able to use…

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Exceptional Galaxy Features Are Now Available to Even More Users with the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, and Galaxy Buds FE.

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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the latest FE series addition to the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem — the new Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9 FE+, and Galaxy Buds FE. Known for their iconic and durable designs, advanced performance, cutting-edge camera and audio capabilities, and so much more — these are the most…

LG QNED TV

With the new LG QNED TV, see the smallest details on a larger screen.

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Generally speaking, a larger TV screen is a good thing. Larger TVs have grown in popularity among consumers as well as in availability over time. Because of developments in film technology, they let viewers fully immerse themselves in the subject they’re watching by bringing our favourite stories to life on screen in more realistic ways….

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AVEVA Achieves AWS Energy Competency Status

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AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, announced that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Energy Competency status.  The distinction recognizes AVEVA’s expertise in helping customers leverage AWS’ cloud technology to transform complex industrial systems and accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future.   AVEVA is one of just seven companies…

Kuramo Capital

Kuramo Capital Shares Plans to Invest $150M in African Female-led Funds

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A Sub-Saharan African (SSA) investment company, Kuramo Capital Management, has announced plans to invest $150 million over the next 10 years to promote female-led businesses. The investment will be provided through its Moremi Platform, a three-pillar initiative that includes an accelerator program, a warehousing/lending facility, and a Fund of Funds in an effort to support…

WATT

A Nigerian Renewable Energy Firm, WATT Secures $13M Fund

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The Nigerian hybrid solar system supplier WATT Renewable Corporation (WATT) has raised US$13 million to expand its operations. The US$13 million in funding came from Empower New Energy, a lender and partner in the development of renewable energy. For the needs of commercial, industrial, and agricultural energy users, Empower New Energy finances, builds, and owns…

ITIDA scale-up

Egypt: 15 Tech Startups Eligible for 500 Global, ITIDA Scale-up Program

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The 500 Global in Egypt Scale Up Programme, which helps founders grow their companies, has chosen 15 Egyptian tech startups for its inaugural class. The initiative is a seven-week program run by 500 Global, one of the most active venture capital firms in the world, in collaboration with the Egyptian Information Technology Industry Development Agency…

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Baobab Network Unveils Plan to Invest In 1000 African Tech Companies

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In order to support digital startups across Africa, early-stage investor and accelerator Baobab Network has announced plans to invest in 1000 businesses between now and 2033. Since its 2019 launch, Baobab has continuously been one among the continent’s most active investors, supporting locally led businesses from the start. The co-founder of Baobab, Toby Hanington, claimed…

Glencore Ferroalloys

South Africa: Glencore Ferroalloys Launches Coding and Robotics in Local Schools

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With a focus on improving day-to-day lives, Glencore Ferroalloys is uncompromising in its dedication to upgrading and educating communities. The group started a project to give young people the knowledge and abilities they’d need to succeed and solve problems in the future. In the pilot project, pupils from rural schools close to Glencore’s activities in…

Rami Osman , Director for Corporate Sales and Marketing, MediaTek Middle East and Africa
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MediaTek Collaborates With Airtel Nigeria To Enhance Mobile Connectivity in Nigeria

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MediaTek, a leading global fabless semiconductor company that powers nearly 2 billion connected devices annually, has collaborated with Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications service provider. The collaboration aims to drive technological advancements and enhance mobile connectivity nationwide and will see the integration of hundreds of millions of individuals into the digital economy, consequently advancing mobile connectivity…

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CoinEx Milestones in Nigeria; Its Contribution Towards Blockchain Educational Development

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The global growth and adoption of digital property and Blockchain technology has inevitably extended its reach to Nigeria, where CoinEx, a renowned cryptocurrency exchange, has been actively contributing to the development of the Nigerian Blockchain economy since the appointment of its first effective Nigerian partner in 2021. Getting familiar with the Nigerian Blockchain Landscape Nigeria’s tech-savvy, heavy content-consuming…

Ibrahim Maigari Ahmadu, Founder/CEO, RiceAfrika

NCC, RiceAfrika, Fundall, Others Receive Awards At The Nigeria Innovation Summit 2023

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The Nigeria Innovation Summit 2023 which was held on October 6th, 2023 with the theme: Innovating for the Future, was successfully concluded with the participation of delegates and stakeholders across the globe, who participated in the hybrid event. The Summit in its 8th year is an annual event that brings together stakeholders from different sectors of Nigeria’s economy,…

Sarwar Khan

Growing Sustainability Through Colocation Services

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Over the past several years sustainability has become a growing priority for most, if not all, organisations. Forward-thinking businesses, consumers and governments alike are increasingly looking at how to increase their sustainability efforts, while many decisions are increasingly being made with enhancing sustainability as an important driver. One key trend to this end for businesses…

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Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Launches $30M Grand Challenge AI Investment For Africa

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Bill Gates said the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will spend $30 million in a new artificial intelligence platform in Africa yesterday at the Grand Challenges annual event sponsored by the foundation and its partners in Senegal. Grand Challenges, the foundation’s flagship innovation program, was introduced in 2003. It focuses funding and attention on urgent…

Passkeys will use your face, fingerprint or device PIN to log in to your account

Google Introduces Passkeys for Personal Accounts to Replace Passwords

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Months after adding support for the secure login method across all of its services, Google has revealed that it has started urging users to set up passkeys on their devices. Passkeys, a “passwordless” but secure alternative that enables you to connect to apps and services using biometric identification on your smartphone and other devices, are…

Tech4Dev

Tech4Dev Welcomes Over 2000 Beneficiaries Into its Women Techsters Fellowship Class of 2024

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The Women Techsters Fellowship Class of 2024 now includes a total of 14 women and girls. The program, a project of the Technology for Social Change and Development Initiative (Tech4Dev), aims to reduce the gender gap in technology and the digital world. The Women Techsters Fellowship, now in its third year, offers young women and…

Innovation and Business Incubation Soludo

Soludo’s Special Adviser, Okoli Expresses Government’s Commitment To Innovators

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The Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Innovation and Business Incubation, Ms. Chinwe Okoli has expressed the commitment of the Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration to creators and innovators. This was the crux of Ms. Okoli’s keynote speech at the 5th International Conference and Exhibition for Science, Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (FAPSCON 2023). The conference…

Sony

Sony Ventures Announces a $10M Fund for African Entertainment Startups

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The Sony Group today declared the launch of Sony Innovation Fund: Africa (SIF: AF), a program that will aid the expansion of entertainment companies in Africa. The Tokyo multinational company has appropriated $10 million for early-stage businesses in gaming, music, cinema, and content distribution through Sony Ventures Corporation (SVC). This fund targeted at African entertainment…

TLcom Capital

Afrocentric Venture Capital Company, TLcom to Host 5th Africa Tech Female Founder Summit Come November

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On November 14 in Lagos, Nigeria, the sixth annual Africa Tech Female Founder Summit will be held by the African-focused venture capital firm TLcom Capital. The annual event will be held this year under the theme “Building Resilience: Adapting to New Realities,” which addresses the difficulties African founders and operators are currently facing. Experienced global…

MTN ICT and Business Skills Training

Phase 6 of MTN’s ICT and business skills training

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MTN ICT and Business Skills Training is a Youth Development initiative aimed at equipping young entrepreneurs between 18 and 35 years with tech enabled skills to keep their small businesses relevant and competitive. The training will be delivered through a 5-week online programme which includes Masterclasses from key industry experts. Participants will be given data…