As a global leader in data integration, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), Qlik understands that embracing AI is essential for businesses to thrive. Much like the transformative impact of the internet, AI promises to reshape industries in ways we can’t fully anticipate yet. While most organisations are still in the early stages of their AI…
Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has highlighted the transformative potential of blockchain and AI in positioning Africa as a global technology leader. In his keynote address, titled “Blockchain Technology & AI: Positioning Africa for the Future,” and delivered at the Africa Tech Alliance (AfriTECH 4.0) Forum held in Lagos recently,…
In the lead up to Anambra Innovation Week 2024, in a landmark collaboration poised to position Anambra State as Africa’s Silicon Valley, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has partnered with the Anambra State Government through the Solution Innovation District (SID) to establish a cutting-edge Makerspace. This event was officiated by the Governor of Anambra…
We TraiCon Events are thrilled to unveil our annual edition Nigeria Cyber Revolution Summit, taking place on February 12-13, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Center, Lagos – Nigeria. This high-profile summit is set to gather over 350+ pre-screened delegates in cyber security domain including CISOs, CIOs, and heads of cyber security, digital transformation experts, and…
Technology experts at the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 4.0) held in Lagos State-Nigeria, recently, highlighted the transformative potential of blockchain and AI in positioning Africa as a global technology leader. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the director-general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in his keynote address, titled “Blockchain Technology & AI: Positioning Africa for…
As part of its commitment to transforming agriculture and building a sustainable food system, the Lagos Ministry of Agriculture & Food Systems department in collaboration with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) and Eko Innovation Centre, supported by the Lagos State Government has awarded N100 million in grants to 26 young agripreneurs at the…
As part of its unwavering commitment to elevating Nigeria to premier status in the global digital economy by harnessing the potential of digital innovation to drive national prosperity and inclusivity, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated its strategic foresight and agility towards the sustainability of digital growth and inclusiveness in the country. This…
The 14th Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) in Africa and the Middle East has awarded cash prizes to five African startups. Since 2011, Orange’s strategy to support the expansion of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and the inclusive development of the nations in which the Group operates in the Middle East and Africa has been centered on…
The Growth4Her Accelerator initiative, which attempts to close the gender finance gap in Africa, is open to female entrepreneurs in Nigeria. The six-month Growth4Her Accelerator gives female entrepreneurs the skills and resources they need to build their companies from tiny to growth-stage companies that can be funded. The fourth cohort of the investment-readiness program is…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is seeking public feedback on several draft documents related to Information Technology (IT) projects and regulations. This aligns with NITDA’s commitment to an open and collaborative rulemaking. The legal Documents Open for Public Review are: NITDA is also proposing the amendment of the Guidelines for Clearance of IT…
Martin Ekpeke, the Managing Editor of ITPulse, a leading Nigerian online Information and Communications Technology (ICT) news platform, was awarded the prestigious Digital Reporting Excellence Award at the Africa Tech Alliance Excellence (ATAEx) Awards. The award, presented by Tech Castle Foundation, recognizes Ekpeke’s exceptional coverage of cyber threats, digital privacy, and the evolving online security landscape….
…as ATAEx Awards set to reward deserving individuals, corporate and government agencies The highly anticipated Africa Tech Alliance Forum [AfriTECH 4.0: https://africatechallianceforum.africa/] is scheduled to hold today Thursday, November 07, 2024 at Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Lagos-Nigeria. The forum will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and entrepreneurs to explore the theme “Leapfrogging Digital Transformation for Future of…
The Harvard Business School’s Africa Business Club is accepting applications for its New Venture Competition, which gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to earn up to $55,000 in cash prizes. In an effort to highlight the variety of entrepreneurs making an impact on the continent today, the student-run Africa Business Club will hold its most recent annual…
We are pleased to announce the Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program’s Call for Applications for the 12th Cohort. a program created to help young Nigerian business owners succeed by giving them the tools, resources, and information they need to succeed in the cutthroat business world of today. Who Can Apply?* Nigerian entrepreneurs between 18-35 years…
The first-ever Africa ICT Summit Awards have been unveiled by Africa Tech Summit as a new platform to honor the continent’s most creative and influential ICT firms, executives, and solutions. At the annual Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi, where the continent’s leading innovators, entrepreneurs, and business executives come together to discover, network, and invest in…
“After we successfully responded to the initial attacks, the adversaries escalated their efforts and brought in more experienced operators. We uncovered a vast adversarial ecosystem.” – Sophos Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today released “Pacific Rim,”a report detailing its defensive and counter-offensive operation over the last five years with multiple interlinked…
The Art of Technology Lagos (AOT Lagos) returns for its 6th edition on December 5th, 2024, at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos. AOT Lagos 6.0 promises to be a groundbreaking, one-day conference focusing on the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in shaping Lagos’ digital future and the African continent at large….
The 2025 Anzisha Prize, which grants access to advantages, services, and prize money, is now accepting applications from young African business owners. In order to boost the number of job-generating businesses in Africa, the African Leadership Academy, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, administers the Anzisha Prize. For a multi-year fellowship program, 35 outstanding entrepreneurs…
The organizers of Africa Tech Alliance Forum [AfriTECH 4.0] have announced the distinguished lineup of speakers for this year’s Forum themed: “Leapfrogging Digital Transformation for Future of Africa’s Economy”. Scheduled to hold on Thursday, November 07, 2024 at Oriental Hotels, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria, AfriTECH 4.0 [https://africatechallianceforum.africa/] will bring together leading voices in technology, telecommunications, ecommerce,…
Transformation into a Smart Life Solution Company Fuels Remarkable Growth and Recognition LG Electronics (LG) has made significant strides in the global market with its innovative brand strategies, earning its place as a top global brand. On October 10, LG was ranked 97th with a brand value of approximately USD 6.5 billion in the Best…
The Nigerian Communications Commission [NCC], the National Information Technology Development Agency [NITDA] and PalmPay, have joined the line-up of partners and sponsors of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum, fourth edition, [AfriTECH 4.0] Scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 07, 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria, AfriTECH 4.0 is Africa’s premier technology and innovation conference, uniting key…
Twenty-six forward-thinking startups in Nigeria’s agriculture sector presented their business expansion initiatives at the Lagos Agrithon Finale, competing for a share in a ?100 million grant provided by the Lagos State Government to foster the growth of MSMEs within the agribusiness landscape. The Lagos Agrithon, designed to drive innovation across the food systems & agricultural…
The Government of Anambra State has announced the inaugural Anambra Innovation Week 2024 (AIW2024), set to take place from November 25 to 29, 2024, in Awka, Anambra. With the theme “Creating the Future of Africa Now,” the event promises to position Anambra as a leading digital and creative hub in Nigeria, aligning with Governor Charles…
John Rammutla, Associate: Highways, Transport & Infrastructure, WSP in Africa People often overlook the importance of road transport systems, but their smooth functioning relies on the interaction of various elements within the built environment. The growing digitisation of system components offers opportunities to tackle transport-related challenges, such as road congestion and accessibility, by integrating technology…
The Solution Innovation District (SID) has been officially inducted as a full member into the prestigious International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP) at the 41st World Conference held recently in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference, themed “Demographics, Entrepreneurship, and Technology: Defining the Frontiers of Future Economies,” brought together a diverse global audience of innovation enablers, thought…
Greetings from AGRA and AMI’s Value4Her program, which aims to empower women agribusiness owners throughout Africa. By matching them with gender-focused partners and service providers that are suited to their particular need, this program aims to enhance the business environment for women-led agribusinesses in Ethiopia, Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda. The goal of the AMI-AGRA-Value4Her alliance…
…QNET emerges as Gold Sponsor The organizers of AfriTECH 4.0 are thrilled to announce the official sponsors of this year’s event, showcasing a lineup of renowned organizations committed to advancing Africa’s digital transformation, with QNET emerging as Gold Sponsors. Set to take place at Oriential Hotels, Lekki Road, Lagos, Nigeria, on Thursday November-07-2024, AfriTECH 4.0…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have joined forces to empower West African youth with the skills and knowledge needed to safeguard the region’s cyberspace. A regional security hackathon held in Abuja, Nigeria, showcased the talent and potential of young participants from across West Africa….
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has released its 2024 edition of the Global Innovative Index, which provides an overview of the situation of innovation in 133 nations worldwide. The main conclusions show both advancements and difficulties at key phases of the innovation cycle. In order to find and discover measurements and techniques that may…
Motivated by the Fortune 500, Forward Fooding is pleased to introduce the FoodTech 500, the first comprehensive list of the world’s top entrepreneurs at the nexus of sustainability, technology, and food. Their goal is to increase the public’s awareness of FoodTech and highlight the most creative businesses in the industry, highlighting their heroic efforts to…