The Ibom Blockchain Xperience (IBX) Tour, West Africa’s boldest and fastest-growing blockchain movement, is rapidly accelerating across the region, igniting communities, empowering innovators, and setting the stage for what is projected to be West Africa’s largest blockchain gathering in 2026. What began as a strategic mission to unify and strengthen blockchain communities across Nigeria, Ghana,…
The Rockefeller Foundation and Cassava Technologies (Cassava) unveiled a new initiative to use artificial intelligence’s (AI) revolutionary potential for good throughout Africa. Several grantees of The Rockefeller Foundation operating in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and Zimbabwe will have access to compute capacity thanks to Cassava’s previously stated ambitions to construct Africa’s…
As Nigeria accelerates toward the nationwide adoption of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations by 2026, schools across the country are under growing pressure to overhaul outdated infrastructure and invest in reliable digital solutions that meet regulatory standards. The Federal Government’s directive compelling both examination…
In Kenya’s rapidly growing cities, finding a trustworthy handyman has long been a frustrating experience for many households, unpredictable pricing, inconsistent quality, unsafe referrals, and an informal structure that rarely protects either customer or technician. Fixo Solutions, the team behind the Fixo! handyman-hailing service, is changing that narrative one job at a time. Built on…
Africa’s tech and fintech landscape is evolving and women are leading the charge. For decades, the continent’s tech sector was dominated by men. Boardrooms, startup floors, and decision-making tables were overwhelmingly male, often underpinned by cultural norms that positioned men as leaders and women as supporters. According to the African Development Bank’s 2023 Gender Index,…
A powerful call for Africa to seize control of its digital future echoed through the hall at the 5th edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0) in Lagos, as Lagos Blockchain Week Lead, Chukwuemeka Mbabaie, delivered a compelling presentation urging the continent to embrace decentralized systems as the foundation of a new, sovereign…
When we talk about digital transformation, we often focus on the smart technologies reshaping how we work and live. However, transformation is not solely about adopting new tools; it’s about the people, ideas, and partnerships that turn potential into progress. This raises a deeper question: what is the real goal of transformation, and how do…
Conn8 Media Solutions NG, a media consultancy firm and publishers of Tech and Biz News NG (www.techandbiz.com.ng) and eTimes Africa News, has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to Nigeria’s tech startup ecosystem at the just-concluded CODEFEST HACKATHON 2025. The event, held at the Design Studio of the prestigious University of Lagos, celebrated organisations and…
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced the general availability of new integrations that connect Sophos Intelix, its robust repository of cyber threat intelligence, with Microsoft Security Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot. Introduced at the Microsoft Ignite Conference in San Francisco, organizations of all sizes gain real-time access to…
The Group President of ActivEdge Technologies, Mr. George Agu, has called on the African continent to seize control of its technological future by owning its data, algorithms, and digital infrastructure, and highlighted the urgent need for African nations to shift from being consumers of imported technology to creators of context-relevant solutions powered by local data…
…Top 10 Finalists to Showcase Breakthrough Innovations Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem will take center stage on 20 November 2025, as the top 10 student-led innovation teams from tertiary institutions across the country gather at the National Universities Commission (NUC) Secretariat, Abuja for the grand finale of the Coderina University Challenge (COUCH), a flagship programme of the…
…The Africa Tech Alliance Excellence (ATAEx) Awards 2025 is a prestigious recognition platform that celebrates innovation, leadership, and digital excellence across Africa The 2025 edition of the Africa Technology & Excellence (ATAEx) Awards lit up the continent as innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders were celebrated for their groundbreaking contributions. The Africa Tech Alliance Excellence (ATAEx)…
The Managing Director of the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), Muhammed Rudman, has underscored the urgent need for Nigeria to strengthen its local traffic exchange ecosystem, describing it as a strategic national imperative for speed, security, and digital economic expansion. Speaking during a presentation at the African Tech Alliance (AfriTECH) Forum on Thursday last…
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, is setting a new standard for the industrial digital twin by converging all data onto CONNECT industrial intelligence platform. Through enhancements to AVEVA Asset Information Management, AVEVA System Platform and AVEVA PI Data Infrastructure, AVEVA can enable the visualisation of engineering and operations…
The anticipation is electric. Tomorrow, November 13, 2025, the grand halls of the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, will pulse with innovation, ideas, and inspiration as Africa’s brightest technology minds gather for the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH) 5.0 and Africa Tech Alliance Excellence (ATAEx) Awards. From 9:00 AM (WAT), industry leaders, regulators, investors, and digital disruptors will converge under one…
The Africa Tech Alliance Excellence (ATAEx) Awards will once again shine a spotlight on the trailblazers, innovators and organisations driving Africa’s tech future. As part of the annual AfriTECH 5.0 forum, the ATAEx Awards aim to elevate excellence in digital transformation, leadership, impact and innovation, across the continent’s growing technology ecosystem. The ATAEx Awards recognise merit…
The stage is set for the fifth edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0), scheduled to hold on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Lagos. The conference will commence at 9:00 AM (WAT), bringing together Africa’s foremost technology leaders, innovators, regulators, and investors to discuss the theme:“AI and Sovereign Tech: Building Africa’s Digital Independence.”…
The organisers of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0) are delighted to announce George Agu, a distinguished technology entrepreneur and executive, as one of the keynote speakers at this year’s edition themed “AI & Sovereign Tech: Building Africa’s Digital Independence.” Agu, the MD/CEO of ActivEdge Technologies Limited, is an astute founder and technology leader whose illustrious…
LG Electronics, a global leader in consumer technology and corporate social responsibility, has commissioned a solar-powered borehole and free mobile laundry station for the Anfeyin Oja Olokuta community in Ilorin under its Life’s Good Initiative. This marks the 16th borehole donated by LG across Nigeria, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to clean water, health, and community…
The much-anticipated Evolve Tech Summit is set to return this November with a dynamic new partnership between Technoville and Creative Gaming Entertainment (CGE). This year’s edition, taking place on the picturesque island of Bonny, is shaping up to be one of Nigeria’s most exhilarating tech gatherings yet, blending technology, creativity, and gaming into a one-day…
The winners of Orange’s 15th anniversary Orange Social Ventures Prize (OSVP) for Social Entrepreneurs in Africa and the Middle East have been announced. The Orange Social Ventures Prize (OSVP) for Social Entrepreneurs in Africa and the Middle East was established in 2011 with the goal of promoting technological innovation for the benefit of inclusiveness and…
Meta has concluded “The Future of Online Safety Summit” in Abuja, Nigeria — a two-day event dedicated to addressing the rising threat of financial sextortion and other digital crimes. The summit convened leading voices from government, law enforcement, civil society, and the private sector to address the rapidly evolving landscape of digital safety in Nigeria…
In a significant push for Nigeria’s entrepreneurship space, the Global Impact Business Community (GIBC), together with fintech growth platform Trade Lenda, has unveiled the Impact Conference 2025, slated for 28–30 November 2025. The program brings to life a 15 billion SME support initiative, targeting 10,000 businesses nationwide. This is more than a money pot. The…
Preparations are in top gear for the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0) as leading players in Nigeria’s technology and digital economy; Digital Encode Limited, the platinum sponsor of this year’s Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0), will be joined by AfriGOpay Financial Services Ltd, ActivEdge Technologies, Tizel Cybersecurity, and Tecom Concepts Limited, as Gold sponsors of the event. The four…
Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry, today announced a strategic investment in Kotani Pay, a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) offering on-ramp/off-ramp infrastructure that connects Web3 users to local payment channels across Africa. This investment aims to empower people and businesses in Africa by allowing easy access to digital assets and lowering…
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has reiterated on the vital role of renewable energy and digital innovation in accelerating inclusive growth and transforming rural communities across Nigeria. Speaking as a panellist at the Civil Society Policy Forum during the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank…
The 10th edition of the Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS), held on October 7–8, 2025, at the MUSON Centre, Lagos, celebrated outstanding innovators and organizations driving sustainable impact across Nigeria. Themed “Sustainable Innovation,” the event brought together startups, tech leaders, policymakers, and thought leaders to showcase transformative ideas shaping the nation’s innovation ecosystem. The high point…
Digital Encode Limited, Africa’s leading consulting and integration firm renowned for its expertise in cybersecurity and digital transformation, has been announced as the Platinum Sponsor of the fifth edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0), one of the continent’s most influential gatherings of technology leaders, innovators, policymakers, and investors. AfriTECH 5.0 is set…
The 10th Nigeria Innovation Summit, which was held on October 7-8, 2025 with the theme “Sustainable Innovation”, was successfully concluded with the participation of delegates and stakeholders across the globe, who took part in the hybrid event. The Summit is an annual event that brings together stakeholders from different sectors of Nigeria’s economy, and players…
The MD/CEO of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, CFA, has extolled Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, for his unwavering commitment to technology adoption in Anambra State, a vision that has positioned the state as a shining example of digital governance in Nigeria. This recognition follows Anambra’s outstanding performance at the Nigeria GOVTECH…