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Adversary-Sponsored Research Contests on Cybercriminal Forums Focus on New Methods of Attack and Evasion, Sophos Research Reveals
ByTechTrends August 30, 2023August 29, 2023

Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today announced that it has uncovered how research contests run by cybercrime forums are helping to inspire new methods of attack and detection evasion. The contests mirror legitimate security conference ‘Call For Papers’ and provide the winners considerable financial rewards and recognition from peers and…

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Sophos Launches Incident Response Retainer
ByTechTrends August 30, 2023August 29, 2023

Sophos Retainer Cuts Red-Tape, Allowing Sophos Incident Responders to Quickly Investigate and Remediate Active Attacks Shorter Attacker Dwell Times Require Faster Response, as Indicated in Sophos’ New Active Adversary Report for Tech Leaders Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today announced its new Sophos Incident Response Retainer, which provides organizations…

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Anticipate The Art of Technology Lagos 5.0 – Unveiling The Creative Economy and A Digital Lagos
ByTechTrends August 29, 2023

The pinnacle of technological innovation and thought leadership, Art of Technology Lagos (AOT), returns for its fifth edition, AOT 5.0. With an unwavering commitment to progress, this year’s conference dives into two crucial pillars that are shaping Lagos’s future: “The Creative Economy” and “A Digital Lagos.” Curated by the Eko Innovation Centre in collaboration with…

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Nigerian Communications Minister, Bosun Tijani Invites Top Researchers to Develop AI Strategy
ByTechTrends August 29, 2023August 29, 2023

The research for a national AI strategy is being conducted by top researchers, both Nigerians and foreigners, who have experience working in the Nigerian market, according to Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovations, and Digital Economy. In order to help to the creation of a better plan for encouraging technological innovation, Tijani is looking…

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Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI Releases a More Secured ChatGPT Version for Large Business
ByTechTrends August 29, 2023

The market leader in artificial intelligence, OpenAI, announced on Monday that it is launching a ChatGPT version aimed at major organizations, extending the overlap between what OpenAI and its financial backer, Microsoft, provide to customers. According to the company, ChatGPT Enterprise provides additional security, privacy, and faster access to OpenAI’s technologies. Block, Carlyle, and Estee…

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Meta Announces Creator Lab Live in Nigeria for Budding Creators
ByTechTrends August 28, 2023

A first-of-its-kind educational in-person program for innovators in Nigeria was held by Meta. The Creator Lab, which attracted over 40 young and aspiring makers, gave them the chance to interact with other creators and learn from specialists. A foundational program to support aspiring and emerging creators as they traverse their paths and careers, The Creator…

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Nigeria Raises $500m for Domestic Funding of Digital Economy
ByTechTrends August 28, 2023

According to Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, the federal government has successfully obtained a loan for a domestic funding scheme in the amount of $500 million. He clarified that the main goal of this program is to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in the country’s digital sector. The Minister said we have…

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Gabon Government Cuts off Internet Access to Curb the Spread of False Information
ByTechTrends August 28, 2023

As the country’s general election nears its conclusion, the government of Gabon has announced that it will impose a curfew and shut down the internet, citing “calls for violence… and false information.” After the country’s general elections on Saturday, the government of Gabon declared that it will impose a nighttime curfew and cut off internet…

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Tech and Innovation

Tech of the Week: Wireless Soft e-Skin
ByTechTrends August 26, 2023

Many tech enthusiasts have been looking forward to the day when the touch of sense will become a reality in the virtual world. It’s safe to say that the wireless soft e-skin will be instrumental in making this idea see the light of the day. A research team led by the City University of Hong…

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Cape Town to Host Africa Tech Festival Awards 2023
ByTechTrends August 26, 2023August 26, 2023

The prestigious Africa Innovative Festival Awards, which will be held at the Bay Hotel in Camp’s Bay, Cape Town, on November 15, 2023, will once again honor the accomplishments of some of the continent’s most illustrious pioneers and innovative entrepreneurs in the fields of technology, telecommunications, and media. The Africa Tech Festivals are notable for…

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Egyptian Flat6Labs Unveils Accelerator Programme for Construction-tech Startups
ByTechTrends August 26, 2023August 26, 2023

In collaboration with SIAC and Dar Al-Handasah, Flat6Labs, a renowned seed and early-stage venture financing firm with offices in Cairo, has introduced the “Makers” ConTech Accelerator Program. Selected startups will receive up to US$100,000 in funding as well as access to pilot projects, industry experts, mentorship, business training, one-on-one consultations, coaching sessions, networking opportunities, and…

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Business

Building Effective Tech Mentorship Programs: Bridging the Skills Gap in Nigeria Markets
ByTechTrends August 25, 2023August 25, 2023

How structured mentorship can bridge Nigeria’s 720,000-person skills gap and accelerate career growth in the tech ecosystem In the bustling tech hubs of Victoria Island and Yaba, a quiet crisis is unfolding. Despite Nigeria’s emergence as Africa’s startup capital, with over $1.37 billion in tech investments flowing into the country in 2023, a massive talent…

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IFC Announces She Wins Africa Program to Support Female Entrepreneurs
ByTechTrends August 25, 2023

The She Wins Africa program has been formally launched by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), marking a significant step toward supporting female entrepreneurs throughout sub-Saharan Africa. This innovative program aims to offer critical support to the expansion of up to 5,000 businesses founded by women by offering them crucial direction, training, mentorship, and networking opportunities….

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Nairobi Design Week Opens Call for the 2024 Edition
ByTechTrends August 25, 2023

The 9th edition of Nairobi Design Week, with the theme “We Got This,” has released an open call. NDW 2024 is aiming to bring together a vivid tapestry of design experiences under the theme “We Got This,” which represents the remarkable talents and inventive energy of the African creative sector. The festival has continuously attracted…

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31 Startups Benefit From the Financial Solutions for Migrants Programme by Village Capital
ByTechTrends August 25, 2023August 25, 2023

The Financial Solutions for Migrants program, an accelerator that supported impact-driven entrepreneurs creating digital financial inclusion solutions for migrants with a focus on migrant women in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, has been shut down, according to a statement from Village Capital. The program, which was supported 31 startups to develop and improve their…

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10 Sustainability Startups Join the Ecosystem Restoration Africa Programme
ByTechTrends August 25, 2023

The Innovation for Ecosystem Restoration Africa 2023 program, which seeks to support businesspeople promoting ecosystem restoration by addressing deforestation, land degradation, water scarcity, loss of biodiversity, and unfavorable climate change, has chosen ten African sustainability startups to participate. The Innovation for Ecosystem Restoration Africa 2023 initiative, which is run by Village Capital with assistance from…

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Application is now Open for the Green Entrepreneurship Program by TEF
ByTechTrends August 25, 2023

To address the high rate of youth unemployment in Africa, the Tony Elumelu Foundation, in collaboration with UNICEF Generation Unlimited (GenU), the IKEA Foundation, and Young Green Entrepreneurs, launched the Green Entrepreneurship Programme. All Kenyan waste management start-ups as well as green start-ups in Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa can now submit proposals for…

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From Viewing to Experience: Enhancing the Modern Living Room With Lg TV
ByTechTrends August 25, 2023

Where would you rather have your TV: mounted on a stand or on the wall in the living room for immersive gaming, in the bedroom for late-night Netflix binges, or at your desk for a presentation? The brand name on everyone’s lips is LG TV, regardless of your response. To fully enjoy their favourite content,…

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Organizers Unveil Agenda for the 8th Nigeria Innovation Summit
ByTechTrends August 23, 2023

InnovationHub Africa, the organizers of the prestigious Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) have announced the top agenda for the event. Now in its 8th year, the Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) is an annual event that brings together stakeholders from different sectors of the economy to discuss ground-breaking ideas, trends, opportunities and numerous verticals to accelerate innovation, attain globally competitiveness…

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Google Unveils AI First Accelerator Program to Support African Startups
ByTechTrends August 23, 2023

African startups have a history of developing solutions specifically suited to the problems facing the region. Their unwavering energy, inventiveness, and tenacity have improved countless lives across the continent by not only addressing urgent problems but also acting as engines for economic progress. The emphasis continues to be on purpose-driven innovation, from facilitating farmers’ access…

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Meta Announces SeamlessM4T AI Model to Translate Languages in Real-Time
ByTechTrends August 23, 2023

Tuesday saw the introduction by Facebook’s parent company Meta Platforms of an AI model that can translate and transcribe speech in numerous languages, serving as a possible cornerstone for products that enable real-time communication across language barriers. The business claimed in a blog post that their SeamlessM4T model could combine technology that was previously only…

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Tech Company of the Week: STEM METS Resources Limited
ByTechTrends August 22, 2023

STEM METS Resources Limited was founded in 2013 by Jadesola Adedeji and Late Dr Funmi Ogunwuyi. It’s a social enterprise committed to nurturing, enriching, and inspiring young minds by providing quality, innovative, and alternative educational learning platforms. The indigenous company is bridging the skills gap in the Nigerian educational sector using STEM-based programs from early…

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Somalia Shut Down Tiktok, Telegram
ByTechTrends August 22, 2023

The TikTok, Telegram, and 1xBet websites are prohibited from accessing the country’s internet, according to an order from Somalia’s Ministry of Communications and Technology. Jama Hassan Khalif, the minister of communications and technology, issued the directive in a statement on Sunday, citing security and counterterrorism as justifications. The statement said that the safety and security…

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South Africans can now Access e-Gov Services
ByTechTrends August 22, 2023

Adopting a paperless environment (digitizing services) is essential for enterprises as we go into the fourth industrial revolution, where digitization is vital. As a result, the Gauteng Department of e-Government, Research, and Development is concentrating its efforts on digitizing Gauteng government services in order to create a paperless service environment. This department is a key…

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AfriLabs Opens Office in Six New African Cities to Boost the Contient’s Digital Economy
ByTechTrends August 21, 2023

AfriLabs, a pan-African network of innovation hubs and tech hubs that supports startups, business owners, and innovators all over the continent of Africa, has grown to include Eswatini as well as five additional African towns. Zanzibar, Ota, Matsapha, Musanze, and Baidoa are some of these cities. As they continue to link hub members to a…

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Gadgets/Apps

Meta to Launch a Threads Web Version This Week
ByTechTrends August 21, 2023

The Wall Street Journal says that Meta will unveil the web version of Threads, its rival to X (formerly known as Twitter), early this week. It has been frustratingly lacking a web version ever since the short-form posting service started. Earlier this month, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, announced that the firm was working…

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Telegram Releases Stories, Other Features for All Users
ByTechTrends August 18, 2023

Monday saw the launch of Stories for all users, according to Telegram. The feature is now available to all users on the platform after being first made available to Premium subscribers last month. Compared to those found on competing social media platforms, this function has a few changes and improvements. The social media site is…

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Google to Equip 20,000 Nigerian Youth With AI and Data Analytics Skills
ByTechTrends August 18, 2023

Google has announced a plan to teach 20,000 Nigerian women and youth digital skills, which is a big step toward increasing digital skills, employment, and company growth. The program, supported by a grant from Google’s charitable division and carried out in partnership with Data Science Nigeria and the Creative Industry program for Africa, aims to…

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WhatsApp Beta Tests Support for AI-Generated Stickers on Android and Adds Screen Lock for Web Interface
ByTechTrends August 18, 2023August 18, 2023

The latest beta version of WhatsApp’s Android app now supports WhatsApp AI stickers that are generated using prompts. This is the first user-facing feature that uses artificial intelligence on WhatsApp, and beta updates typically add new features or improve existing ones for testers to try out before they are rolled out to users on the…

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Startup Global Illumination has been acquired by Microsoft-Backed OpenAI to work on ChatGPT and other core products.
ByTechTrends August 18, 2023

The famous artificial intelligence startup OpenAI announced on Wednesday that it has acquired Global Illumination, a maker of digital products. The deal’s financial specifics were kept confidential. Global Illumination’s whole staff has joined OpenAI to work on the company’s flagship technologies, which include ChatGPT, according to OpenAI. Thomas Dimson, Taylor Gordon, and Joey Flynn, all…

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