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…
The relationship between the government and the governed is pivotal for the progress and growth of any society. When the government fails to effectively communicate its policies, programs, and initiatives to the citizens, it only deepens the distrust and disconnect between them. Studies have shown that most African citizens don’t trust their leaders as the…
In order to better serve its portfolio, 500 Global, an early-stage startup fund and seed accelerator, plans to increase its physical presence in Africa. Since 2012, the company has made 156 investments on the continent. Originally founded as 500 Startups in the US in 2010, 500 Global launched its first accelerator in Silicon Valley in…
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, today launches AVEVA World 2024 in Paris’ Palais des Congrès. The annual flagship software conference brings together leading industrial companies from across the globe to explore how to generate impact with cutting-edge technology. Executives from key industrial verticals including Power, Chemicals, Minerals and Food & Beverage, will be present. All…
In order to strengthen the angel investment ecosystem in climate-smart agriculture, the African Business Angel Network (ABAN) and Scaling Digital Agriculture Innovations through Start-ups (SAIS) have partnered to launch the Climate Smart Agriculture Angel Investor Capacity Development (CAICD) program. While SAIS, a project carried out by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on…
Woven Finance, Nigeria’s emerging fintech powerhouse, is set to make a bold statement in the financial technology space with a dual event: The Woven Brand Refresh and Lifestyle Expo – taking place at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos. The events planned to hold on Thursday, November 14, 2024, promises to showcase the company’s cutting-edge payment…
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 Nigeria Innovation Summit 9.0 which was held on October 2nd, 2024 with the theme: “Building a Culture of Innovation”, was successfully concluded with the participation of delegates and stakeholders across the globe, who took part in the hybrid event. The Summit in its 9th year is an annual event that brings together stakeholders from…
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE has urged industry experts and start-ups within the technology ecosystem to work closely with the government in co-creating robust regulations that would advance human and infrastructural development towards unlocking Africa’s great potentials. Inuwa made this call at the second edition of…
Techeconomy, a Lagos-based media startup, has announced the launch of Techeconomy Business Series [TBS]. The startup which offers its readers Content-as-a-Service (CaaS) by telling you what is new in Technology, Business and Economy; reflecting on why it matters, how it works and the benefits, is working with ThinkingCap Consulting to innovate on breakthroughs that brands…
With the help of the TotalEnergies Young Graduate Program, recent university graduates can gain international exposure and learn about the working world through a real-world, hands-on professional experience. Eligibility RequirementsIn order to be eligible for the TotalEnergies Young Talent Trainee Program, you need to fulfill the essential prerequisites: Qualification: Skills: Benefits As a young talent…
Celebrating excellence in leadership: Mojisola Ologe, a recognized risk management professional, has won The Peak Performer FEST 2024 Admirable Woman in Leadership Award. The event, held at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, brought together women leaders from various industries as part of TPP FEST 2024. With the theme, “Enhancing Women Leadership with the Magic of…
Five Nigerian researchers made a significant impact at the 17th International Conference on the Theory and Practice of E-Government (ICEGOV2024), held in Pretoria, South Africa. The event, organized by the United Nations University and UNESCO, attracted over 336 participants from 49 countries, underscoring the global importance of digital governance. Representing the Minister of Communications, Innovation,…
Conversations on WhatsApp should always feel fun and expressive and today, we’re rolling out filters and backgrounds to make your video calls even more engaging. With these new effects, you can now change your background or add a filter during a video call for a more personal touch. Filters are designed to help you create…
Huawei ICT Academy held a successful instructor workshop bringing together key instructors and stakeholders from across the country, and providing a platform for knowledge exchange, updates on academy programs, and a roadmap for the future of ICT education in Kenya. Ms. Fang Zheng, Huawei’s Human Resource Director, officially opened the workshop. She emphasized the critical…
The goal of the IITA Youth Agribusiness Training is to offer a 6-month program of enterprise development, mentoring, and training on the value chains of poultry, aquaculture, and horticulture. Those interested in participating in a 6-month training, mentorship, and enterprise development program on horticulture, aquaculture, and poultry value chains between the ages of 18 and…
Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) and the Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN) have announced the launch of the third edition of the GAIN Entrepreneurship Masterclass for Women in Nigeria. This transformative initiative is set to empower 350 women entrepreneurs who would be selected from across Nigeria, providing them with essential skills to foster the growth and expansion of…
The Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 4.0), one of the continent’s leading technology-focused events, is scheduled to hold 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 Africa’s Economy.” AfriTECH 4.0 is poised…
Africa Ignite Pitch Competition 2024 is a flagship event that highlights the most potential start-ups in Africa. It is organized in collaboration with the Startup World Cup and is supported by Pegasus Tech Ventures. For innovators, this competition is a fantastic way to present their ideas, get them noticed, and make connections with possible partners…
LG Electronics (LGE) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with EbonyLife Creative Academy (ELCA), a renowned institution dedicated to nurturing Africa’s next generation of creative talent. This collaboration is designed to support the filmmaking community through state-of-the-art technology and foster the development of world-class cinematic content in Nigeria and across Africa. Under this exciting…
Mart Networks Group, a global value-added IT distributor, on Thursday convoked an international stakeholders conference for its partners and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) geared towards empowering local partners with the necessary skills and support that would ensure the successful implementation of its solutions in the Nigerian market. Moiz Maloo, Managing Director of Mart Networks, speaking…
Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) has disrupted multiple industries since it entered the mainstream tech ecosystem. Inventive A.I think ChatGPT is a useful tool that we may utilize in our daily lives. What role will artificial intelligence play in education, in particular, has been a question raised by many. Let’s examine the EdTech projects being developed by…
In line with the 8 Presidential Priorities and the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to train youths on Data Privacy and Protection.In his remarks during the signing ceremony, the Hon. Minister…