In a bold stride toward transforming Anambra into Africa’s Silicon Valley and a Smart Mega City, the Anambra State Government, under the visionary leadership of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, has launched the 1 Million Anambra Digital Tribe (1MADT) initiative through the Solution Innovation District (SID). This ground-breaking program aims to democratize access to digital…
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has said that the transformative potential of emerging technologies is vital in revolutionising trade and investment across Africa. He said this while delivering a keynote address at the Nigeria AfCFTA Hackathon 2025, held as part of the Science of Trade Conference…
Sébastien Ory is responsible for defining and implementing the strategy of AVEVA’s network of partners and distributors for the Europe-Middle East-Africa region. AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation and sustainability in industries, today announces the appointment of Sébastien Ory, 48, as EMEA VP in charge of the partner and distributor network. VP…
Visionary entrepreneur, multi-sectoral leader, and tireless advocate for sustainable development, Oluwaseun Dania has been named one of the Top 50 Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) in the Philanthropy & Social Impact category. This prestigious global recognition, organised in support of the United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent, celebrates individuals creating…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has successfully convened the inaugural Digital Literacy Stakeholders Workshop under the theme, “Building Sustainable Partnerships and Pathways Towards Achieving 95% Digital Literacy Level by 2030.” The 2 day workshop brought together representatives from government agencies, private sector organisations, civil society groups, development partners, and academic institutions to forge…
A three-day innovation competition aimed at using technology to change the digital trading environment in Africa. Forward-thinking people and groups from all over the continent are invited to this exciting event to collaborate and develop significant ideas that will influence cross-border trade in Africa in the future. The goal of the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol…
With progress made in accelerating financial inclusion to unbanked and underbanked communities in Nigeria, the Shared Agent Network Expansion Facilities Limited (SANEF) has posited Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the next step to advancement in financial services in the country. Speaking at the just concluded Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 2.0), Uche Uzoebo (Mrs.), MD/CEO, SANEF Limited,…
Nigeria’s first-ever marketing and media conference, MarkHack 4.0, is proud to announce the Nigerian MarTech Awards, an initiative dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the innovators, creators, and trailblazers transforming Nigeria’s marketing landscape through technology. This award event aims to promote and honour innovation in marketing technology. The vision of the Nigerian MarTech Awards is to…
In order to increase investment in micro, small, and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs), which find it difficult to obtain the funding they need to develop, grow, and create jobs in Africa, the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund has collaborated with Capital Connect Africa (CCA). With full support from the Mastercard Foundation, the new fund-of-funds is supporting…
As the world celebrates Earth Day 2025, LG Electronics is taking a bold step toward protecting the environment—right here in Nigeria. In a move that reflects its deep commitment to sustainability, global electronics giant LG Electronics has partnered with Nigeria’s leading e-waste management company, Hinckley Recycling, to launch an E-Waste Collection Drive—a timely initiative reflecting…
Improved efforts at collaboration among financial service providers, telecommunication operators, and tech Startups, with conscious effort geared at consumer awareness, have been proffered as key remedies to the challenge of financial inclusion in the country. This is the viewpoint of stakeholders that gathered for the second edition of Payment Forum Nigeria (PAFON 2.0) held recently…
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program by tech behemoth Google. The three-month program is intended to assist early-stage businesses who are utilizing artificial intelligence to tackle the most important issues facing Africa. Now in its seventh year, the Accelerator is open to Seed to Series A startups…
The Anambra State Government, under the visionary leadership of Governor Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, is spearheading a landmark transformation of public education through the Smart Learn Anambra initiative—a flagship program designed to position Anambra as a model for smart education in Nigeria and beyond. The initiative, which is currently being piloted in 22 secondary…
The International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 event, organized by Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI), brought together tech leaders, entrepreneurs, and aspiring professionals to explore the transformative role of women in blockchain and technology. Held at the ISSER Main Auditorium, University of Ghana, the event embraced the global IWD theme, “Accelerate Action,” emphasizing the power of innovation…
The newly commissioned LGS2 12MW IT Load Data Centre built by Rack Centre-West Africa’s leading Tier III carrier and cloud neutral data centre, has been described as the best-in-class and a game changer that would revolutionise Nigeria’s digital landscape. Maher Jarmakani, the chairman, Rack Centre, disclosed this during the official commissioning of the data centre held at…
At least temporarily, Africa is losing international venture capital money at the same time that it is losing US development funding. This isn’t good. However, as local capital comes up to the plate, the African IT sector may learn to stand on its own two feet, which could be a long-term benefit. President Trump signed…
Anambra State’s commitment to transparency, citizen participation, and technology-driven governance received a major boost yesterday, as the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, in collaboration with UNICEF, launched the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Action Plan 2.0. A major highlight of the event was the sneak preview of the Solution Lens platform — an innovative digital…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is intensifying efforts to cultivate impactful global partnerships aimed at fostering inclusive growth, driving innovation, and accelerating technological advancement across Nigeria. This strategic direction was highlighted during a recent meeting held at NITDA Headquarters. The NITDA Director General, NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa , CCIE who joined the engagement virtually…
There has never been a greater pressing need to address the issues facing food systems and agriculture. Innovation is crucial to creating a sustainable, just, and prosperous future in areas like food security and climate resilience. A global hunt for innovative entrepreneurs with ideas that can transform agriculture is known as the THRIVE Global Impact…
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, a subsidiary of Moniepoint Inc., Africa’s leading digital financial services provider and the Continent’s fastest growing financial institution, is set to demonstrate its continuous innovations towards advancing financial inclusion in Nigeria. The Federal Government recently hailed the contributions and remarkable achievements of Africa’s fastest-growing financial institution, Moniepoint Inc in the financial technology…
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has emphasised the significance of perceiving technology as a neutral instrument that can accelerate Nigeria’s socio-economic advancement. Speaking during a virtual panel session titled “Culture and Innovation: The Changing Landscape and Technoculture,” Inuwa outlined the importance of leveraging technology to balance…
… PAFON 2.0 Special Appearances: Olusoji Solomon Adeyemo, Azure Application and AI Specialist, Microsoft UK., Ibirogba Oluwagunwa, chairman, Lagos State Chapter of AMMBAN, and Olusegun Gabriel Afolabi, co-founder Face Technologies The second edition of Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 2.0) is gathering momentum as organisers have unveiled a strong line of speakers. Featuring keynote presentation, fireside…
IR and MDR Cases Highlight Attackers Are Exfiltrating Data in Just Three Days Compromised Credentials Top Root Causes for Second Year Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, has released the 2025 Sophos Active Adversary Report, which details attacker behaviour and techniques from over 400 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Incident Response…
In order to promote policy reform for just agri-food systems in sub-Saharan Africa, the GRASP Fellowship aims to create a dynamic, highly connected, and intergenerational network of African women policy professionals from a variety of disciplines. A wide range of entities, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, research groups, the commercial sector, civil society,…
Applications are now open for the 2025 VilCap Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa Program. Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa 2025 is Phase Two of an initiative to strengthen climate innovation across Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania. Eligibility Requirements Eligibility requirements include: Categories Blue Economy Fisheries and aquaculture, marine biotechnology, marine conservation, eco-tourism, and marine litter management. Climate Adaptation…
MarkHack 4.0 is back and is set to create the ultimate platform for startups ready to disrupt the media, marketing, and technology industries. MarkHack is Nigeria’s first-ever marketing and media conference, designed as a collaborative gathering of innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, media practitioners, and marketing professionals. This dynamic event aims to create impactful solutions to real-life…
…Uche Uzoebo, MD/CEO SANEF is the Special Guest Ebehijie Momoh (Mrs), the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of AfriGOPay Financial Services Limited (AFSL), a subsidiary of NIBSS, has been announced as the keynote speaker for the second edition of Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 2.0). PAFON 2.0 will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at the…
As Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, marks three years in office, Anambra State has emerged as a beacon of technological transformation and digital progress. His administration’s strategic investments in ICT have redefined governance, boosted economic growth, and positioned the state as a digital hub in Nigeria. Driving Digital Infrastructure for a Connected Anambra From facilitating…
French President Emmanuel Macron’s ambition to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit and the growth of creative enterprise in Africa gave rise to the DIGITAL AFRICA program. DIGITAL AFRICA is an open and cooperative program that supports African business owners. A FUZE initiative is being implemented by DIGITAL AFRICA, often known as DIGITAL AFRICA, to assist African…
Automated processes across banking, financing, insurance and other financial services are dependent on complex infrastructures that span both on-premises data centres and cloud service providers. This dependency on third-party service providers and technology vendors puts financial organisations at significant risk. It is therefore a welcome fact that local financial institutions are facing a pressing cybersecurity…