Samsung today unveiled Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G, the latest Galaxy A series smartphones. For the first time, the Galaxy A series is integrating Awesome Intelligence—including Galaxy’s fan-favorite AI-powered features to reimagine creativity — while bringing enhanced durability and longevity, as well as robust security and privacy protections to provide…
It’s March 2025, a small organic farm in Vermont just doubled its profits. Thanks to an AI tool that predicted a surge in demand for heirloom tomatoes after analyzing TikTok food trends, and a looming drought in California. A Tokyo hospital hasn’t had a single patient readmitted for heart failure this quarter because its algorithms…
According to the latest Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report, advanced persistent threats (APTs) have been detected in 25% of companies, accounting for over 43% of all high-severity incidents. This marks a staggering 74% increase compared to 2023. The annual Managed Detection and Response (MDR) analyst report provides insights based on the analysis…
Meta, In partnership with Data Science Africa, is excited to announce the Llama Impact Grant for startups and researchers based in Sub-Saharan Africa. As part of Meta’s global Llama Impact Grants, this initiative will support innovative projects that harness the power of Llama, Meta’s cutting-edge open-source large language model, to develop unique solutions tailored to…
The runway available to meet investor expectations, launch a funding round, or create a sustainable business is determined by a startup’s burn rate, which is its monthly operating expenses. Effectively controlling this rate is essential for long-term survival because excessive expenditure can quickly exhaust resources and impede growth. This is the opinion of Aysha Saifi,…
Nigeria’s top provider of digital infrastructure, Galaxy Backbone (GBB), has released its Integrated Digital Transformation Strategic (IDTS) Plan for 2025–2028. By accelerating digital transformation for businesses and the government, this all-encompassing approach seeks to move Nigeria closer to being a fully integrated digital economy. The IDTS plan, developed in collaboration with key stakeholders, is built…
In total alignment with the presidential priority area of Reforming the Economy for Sustained Inclusive Growth and Accelerating Diversification through Industrialisation and Digitisation, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has announced the nationwide expansion of the Hub Managers training programme in harnessing technological innovation to improve the…
Two new artificial intelligence (AI) models that can manipulate robots to carry out a variety of tasks in real-world settings were introduced by Google DeepMind on Thursday. These sophisticated vision language models, known as Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER (embodied reasoning), are able to act and exhibit spatial intelligence. The IT behemoth from Mountain View…
The 15th Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP), which supports social innovation and promotes entrepreneurship, is currently accepting applications throughout Africa and the Middle East. Innovative startup ventures that employ and develop new technologies to improve the region in areas like education, healthcare, e-commerce, agriculture, or the environment have been rewarded by the OSVP in Africa…
In order to promote greater access to capital and markets for women-owned and women-led small and medium-sized businesses (WSMEs) in Nigeria, the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has teamed up with the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and FSDH Merchant Bank Limited to open applications for its flagship AWIEF Growth Accelerator Program. By reducing…
The highly anticipated Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON) 2.0 is set to convene industry leaders, policymakers, fintech innovators, and key stakeholders to discuss the evolving landscape of digital payments, with a special focus on cybersecurity, trust, and regulatory compliance in the AI era. PAFON 2.0, scheduled to take place on April 10, 2025 at the Function…
An investment-readiness accelerator program called Greentech Africa 2025: The Future of Sustainability will help ten to fifteen startups with creative ideas for sustainable development in Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa. The program’s goal is to assist startups in identifying early milestones and getting ready for their upcoming funding round or expansion plans, if…
In a major step toward digital governance, Nigeria’s top digital infrastructure provider, Galaxy Backbone (GBB), plans to give more than 300 federal servants with thorough training on Govmail, the government’s secure official email system. GBB will provide specific training sessions for email administrators and heads of ICT from different Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) until…
A new feature in Gmail called Gemini will make it simpler for users to create events on Google Calendar. The internet giant with headquarters in Mountain View said Monday that it is launching a new button that may be touched to create and save a calendar event. The AI chatbot can automatically recognize emails that…
The Open Call for the 2025 Batch of RAISEAfrica – Renewables Accelerators for Innovative Startups and Entrepreneurs in Africa has been launched, according to the RES4Africa Foundation. Supporting and growing renewable energy-focused companies within the African startup ecosystem is the main objective of RAISEAfrica. This entails supporting creative company concepts from aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs…
The Mastercard Foundation BRIDGE-in Agriculture Program provides access to affordable finance and business development services to young entrepreneurs operating SMEs in agriculture and adjacent sectors to foster financial inclusion and reduce inequalities. Eligibility To be considered for the Mastercard Foundation BRIDGE-in Agriculture, you must: Benefits The BRIDGE-in Agriculture program provides access to affordable finance and…
More than 500 insurance leaders weigh in on risks, opportunities and trends to watch through 2040 The global protection gap – the difference between insured and uninsured losses across life, health, natural catastrophe and crop insurance – was last estimated at $1.8 trillion. A new “future of insurance” survey of more than 500 insurance executives from 17…
Only 12% of organisations feel ready for agentic AI workflows, despite significant investments, underscoring critical data and infrastructure challenges Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics and artificial intelligence, today announced findings from an IDC survey exploring the challenges and opportunities in adopting advanced AI technologies. The study highlights a significant gap…
The Global Africa Gateway Summer Internship Program is proudly launched by Afreximbank and The Africa Center! Through this program, young professionals from the continent and its diaspora can access life-changing internship opportunities in a variety of vibrant African industries. Changing how the world perceives Africa As the center for the sharing of ideas about the…
According to a person involved in the program, The Information revealed on Friday that Microsoft is creating its own artificial intelligence reasoning models to compete with OpenAI and may offer them to developers. According to the report, the Redmond, Washington-based business, which is a significant supporter of OpenAI, has started experimenting with models from xAI,…
Applications for the 2025 Hustle Academy, a free online course created to give small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya the resources they need to prosper in the digital era, have been made available by Google. A new season of the “Hustle Academy Brings You” speaker series, which provides direct access…
Experienced researchers are being invited to work with Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a prominent pan-African organization that promotes digital rights and inclusion in the Global South, on a study called “Evaluating Africa’s Digital Literacy Initiatives and Impact on Global Competency Applicability and Work Readiness.” The success of digital literacy initiatives throughout the African continent will be…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Universities Commission (NUC) have renewed their commitment to implementing the Digital Literacy and Skills Curriculum across all Nigerian universities. This was announced during the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa and his management team visit to the National Universities Commission (NUC), where they engaged with…
A fully sponsored chance to exhibit at the Nigeria Pavilion at GITEX Africa 2025 is being extended to 12 high-potential Nigerian entrepreneurs by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Global investors, industry executives, policymakers, and creative entrepreneurs come together at GITEX Africa, the continent’s biggest…
For African women entrepreneurs, limited access to capital continues to be a major obstacle, with an estimated USD 49 billion in financing gaps. The African Development Bank’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) program, which seeks to unlock up to USD 3 billion in financing for women-owned/led Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (WSMEs) throughout…
In a bid to bolster women’s entrepreneurship in Nigeria, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has kicked off the “IgniteHer” Entrepreneurship Bootcamp in Abuja, a five-day intensive program designed to empower and uplift women entrepreneurs across the nation. Speaking during the launch of the programme,…
Plans are underway towards building a United Kingdom/Nigeria National Cybersecurity Architecture. The UK/Nigeria Inward Cyber Trade Mission is to be facilitated by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Director-General National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA,Kashifu Inuwa CCIE at the meeting with some UK delegates on Monday in Abuja, said that President Bola Tinubu was…
Moniepoint Inc has sealed a strategic deal with AfriGoPay Financial Services Limited (AFSL), a subsidiary of the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), to drive tap-to-pay solutions and accelerating the adoption of AfriGO Card, Nigeria’s National Domestic Card Scheme nationwide. Industry watchers believe the partnership is a significant move to further enhance the availability of digital payment services to…
An Interview with Peace Okhianmhense-Philips– Chief Digital Officer, Heirs Insurance Group In 2025, Africa’s insurtech landscape is poised for a transformative leap, driven by rapid technological advancements and a burgeoning demand for accessible insurance solutions. The continent’s insurance market, valued at approximately USD 92.9 billion in 2024, is projected to reach USD 160.9 billion by…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s a present-day catalyst transforming businesses worldwide. For Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa, AI offers a unique opportunity to leapfrog traditional barriers and drive growth. By embracing AI, African MSMEs can increase their productivity, reach new markets, and experience unimaginable growth. For instance,…