Women in Tech: Ikiokaye Idowu discusses her transition from banking to technology
Being a part of the tech industry has provided many women with successful and rewarding careers. This is the story…
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YouTube Music supports two Nigerian organisations to enhance Africa’s creative economy
YouTube Music reaffirmed its commitment to supporting African creative voices today by providing financial grants, capacity development training, and advisory…
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Russia Fines Google for Not Deleting Banned Content from Search, YouTube
Google was fined $40,155 on Monday for failing to delete content deemed illegal by a Moscow court, as part of…
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Twitter boss, Jack Dorsey has resigned
“This was my decision,” Dorsey explained to his coworkers in a note. Jack Dorsey Resigns as Twitter CEOJack Dorsey is…
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Xiaomi Has Plans to Establish Car Plant in Beijing With Annual Output of 300,000 Vehicles, Government Says
Authorities in Beijing announced on Saturday that Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi will develop a plant in Beijing capable of producing…
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African Tech Vision opens applicaations for female-focused mentorship programme
African Tech Vision, an entrepreneurial and mentorship initiative to encourage the growth of female-founded firms, is now accepting applications. The…
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Burkina Faso extends its ban on mobile internet access in the face of widespread uproar
Burkina Faso’s government has prolonged the countrywide ban on mobile internet access for another 96 hours. This comes just days…
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African female entrepreneurs need to learn from high-impact mentors
Aside from money, African female entrepreneurs want access to high-impact mentors who are eager to share their network and teach…
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The South African government intends to bring internet access to all homes by 2024
Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, South Africa’s Minister of Communications, says the government is considering plans to ensure that all South Africans have…
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IBM will launch a massive digital upskilling drive in South Africa
IBM has announced a new massive commitment and global plan to provide new skills needed for tomorrow’s jobs to 30…
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AfriTech StartupBootcamp and Telecel are now accepting applications for the second ASIP accelerator
Startupbootcamp AfriTech and Telecel Group have opened applications for the second edition of the Africa Startup Initiative Programme (ASIP), which…
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Asilimia, a Kenyan fintech, raises $2 million in a pre-seed round with plans to extend loans to MSMEs and expand in East Africa
According to data from Kenya’s bureau of statistics, informal businesses power the country’s economy, accounting for 33.8 percent of GDP…
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NITDA donates computers to students and children with special skills
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world in commemorating the 2021 Universal Children’s Day, many students returned home with…
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Tek Experts boosts tech support in Africa with 1800+ engineers
Tek Experts, a leading technology support service company, has reached a milestone of over 1,800 employees in Nigeria, making it…
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According to the report, 58 percent of Nigerian families purchased or rented additional devices for remote learning
A recent survey conducted at the request of Kaspersky by Toluna research agency observed the technical challenges families faced during…
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eNaira – CBN says it will support other countries digital currencies
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that the country’s digital currency will be implemented in four stages, culminating…
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Kenyan startups now have access to grants of up to $113k
Kenyan startups have been invited to apply for grants of up to EUR100,000 (US$113,000) from the develoPPP Ventures programme’s second…
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Cybersecurity: GoDaddy’s September Breach Exposed Up to 1.2 Million Customers’ Data
GoDaddy has disclosed that the domain registrar experienced a security breach that allowed attackers access to the data of over…
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6 Nigerian agencies have joined forces to combat data privacy violations by money lending fintechs.
On May 15, 2021, I received a message from a lending company informing me that Mrs. X, whom I met…
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Cameroon sends a delegation to the GBB in an attempt to emulate Nigeria’s e-Government success story.
A delegation from Cameroon’s Ministry of Public Service and Administrative Reforms recently visited Nigeria to inspect the depth of E-government…
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LEAP will bring together the brightest minds in technology to address global challenges.
17th November 2021: In February 2022, Saudi Arabia will host the largest technology event ever launched, LEAP, bringing together the…
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With 700 portraits, this NFT artist captured the global lockdown
The doors to the exhibition halls of Gallery B57 are open a few streets away from Eko Atlantic City, revealing…
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South African Consumers Are Concerned About Empty Shelves This Festive Season
With the holiday season quickly approaching, South Africans and consumers worldwide may find fewer gift options on store shelves as…
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Instagram Under Probe by US State Attorney Generals Over Its impact on Children
A group of state attorneys general is investigating Instagram and its effects on children and young adults, alleging that its…
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What is the next frontier for African edtech startups in terms of technology, funding, and learning models?
“Something good is a frontier; something better is also a frontier and something excellent is just another frontier! You can…
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AfDB approves $150m to support agriculture in Africa
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $150 million facility for ETC Group Limited to address the company’s…
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MTN Group Exits Yemen Leaving Behind Millions of Subscribers
MTN Group announced today that it is ceasing operations in Yemen, in the Middle East. The company has been steadily…
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NCC plans to bolster special numbering service segment of the telecommunication sector
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is taking a decisive regulatory move to ensure sustainability, profitability and fair competition in the Special Numbering Service (SNS)…
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5 observations on Nigeria’s Central Bank Digital Currency eNaira by IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a statement regarding its observation on eNaira, the new digital currency of Nigeria’s…
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Microsoft Names Director of New Office for “African Transformation”
Microsoft, the global tech giant, is establishing the Africa Transformation Office as part of doubling its investment on the continent,…
