SHELT System Integration (SHELT SI) has announced its achievement of Cisco Select Partner certification in Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering top-tier networking and security solutions to businesses across the region. This certification underscores SHELT SI’s dedication to excellence in providing innovative networking and security solutions tailored to meet the evolving…
The Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) has announced the 9th edition of its annual event, slated to hold on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Muson Centre, Lagos. This edition of the summit will focus on the theme: Building a Culture of Innovation. The Summit is an annual event that brings together critical stakeholders from different sectors of the…
A primary emphasis of the eighth cohort of Google for Startups Accelerator Africa will be on companies using AI and ML to solve important problems and open up new business opportunities throughout the continent. Google claimed that its three-month application period for a virtual program that offers equity-free support to African businesses in exchange for…
The Intel Community Reach Program was introduced by AfriLabs, Intel Corporation, and Prosper Africa with the goal of using artificial intelligence (AI) and broadband access to address important socioeconomic issues in underprivileged African communities. Through the Intel Community Reach Programme, communities will be empowered and constructive change will be pushed in important areas like education,…
In a remarkable celebration of heritage and innovation, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT today announced a joint celebration marking Wema Bank’s 79th years and ALAT’s 7 years anniversaries. This significant celebration not only commemorates nearly eight decades of exceptional service and innovation in the Nigerian…
Currently, anyone can enroll in free soft skills classes offered by LinkedIn, including professionals in the workforce and students. This program aims to address the demand for soft skills in the digital economy and to be in line with LinkedIn’s commitment to helping those who have lost their jobs. Employers place a high emphasis on…
Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship Africa is an ecosystem-building program that aims to strengthen the capacity and impact of Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) and climate-focused startups in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania. It was launched by Village Capital and Norad, the Norwegian development agency. Since 2012, Village Capital has operated in Sub-Saharan Africa, providing services to…
NBA Africa is now accepting applications for Triple-Double, an accelerator program designed to give financial awards and other forms of support to early-stage African entrepreneurs. Triple-Double, run by tech incubator ALX Ventures, targets early-stage African businesses creating products in the areas of youth development, artificial intelligence (AI), digital marketing for sports and creative industries, and…
LG Electronics, a global leader in technology and innovation, is delighted to announce the launch of the highly anticipated K-POP Fiesta contest in Nigeria. This exciting event offers fans a unique platform to showcase their passion for Korean pop music and dance, while providing an opportunity to engage with fellow enthusiasts from all corners of…
Bank for African Development Students can gain professional and hands-on experience at the African Development Bank through the AfDB Internship Program. The program gives the Bank access to a pool of prospective employees for upcoming hiring needs. In addition to receiving a monthly stipend, qualified interns will get benefits from the bank’s health insurance program….
Google has announced a brand-new, significant training program aimed at improving staff AI proficiency. The project includes a $75 million AI Opportunity Fund to expand the course’s reach as well as a new Google AI Essentials Course that will be available on the online learning platform Coursera. The $49 course on Coursera includes videos, texts,…
AfriLabs, an African hub network, has teamed up with Emerge Green Africa on a significant initiative that will use creative energy modeling to promote green growth in Africa. AfriLabs is a network organization that brings together investors, startups, technology hubs, and other important players in the ecosystem with the goal of promoting innovation and entrepreneurship…
In an effort to empower female entrepreneurs throughout the continent, the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has initiated the second phase of the Women Entrepreneurs for Africa (WE4A) program. With partners Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the European Union (EU), Women for America (WEFA) aims to give women the instruments, resources, and guidance they…
The LG Electronics flagship event hosted in Abu Dhabi showcasing all major product lineups LG Showcase MEA 2024 today welcomed guests and partners in Abu Dhabi to in-person experience the latest and greatest the brand has to offer. The two-day event held at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers Hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE had over…
Pishon Health, an African healthcare innovation incubator, has announced the opening of its Social Innovation Incubator program. The initiative’s goal is to provide mentorship, training, and possible funding to innovators who are working on tech-driven solutions. The goal of the 12-week Pishon Health initiative is to provide mentorship, funding, and advisory services valued at up…
The .ng domain name, Nigeria’s country code top-level domain (ccTLD), is the nation’s critical resource in the digital space, says Adesola Akinsanya, the president of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA). The .ng domain extension is unique to Nigeria, and it can give businesses a strong local identity. This can help establish trust with customers,…
It isn’t new, or novel to say that digitising production, operations and logistics will lead to more efficiency, higher quality, and improved output. What’s less understood is how to reach that point. How do organisations achieve their optimisation ambitions? Industrial organisations with globally distributed sets of operations, all strive toward operational excellence by reducing unplanned…
With great pleasure, AIIDEV Africa presents the Africa SDGs Mentorship Program’s 2024 cohort. This seven-month fellowship program aims to train young African professionals so they can go on to support sustainable development in their home nations. Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN, the program’s objective is to equip the upcoming generation…
Applications are now being accepted for the Africa Tech Summit (ATS) London investment showcase, which is scheduled for June. This is open to African tech startups. On June 7 at the London Stock Exchange, ATS London, the premier tech conference that propels business and investment prospects throughout the continent, will hold its eighth edition. In…
Applications are now being accepted for the fourth cohort of AUDA-NEPAD’s Home Grown Solutions Accelerator for Pandemic Resilience, which is open to healthcare firms across Africa. Aligned with the objectives of Agenda 2063 and the African Union’s Energize Africa Initiative, the Home Grown Solutions (HGS) Accelerator for Pandemic Resilience seeks to boost the pandemic resilience…
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the Call for Entries in the 5th edition of its flagship youth and startup-focused tech competition, Hackaholics. This announcement was made at the Press Conference held at Wema Bank’s Head Office on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, declaring the registration portal for…
Young Rwandan entrepreneurs with creative company concepts are encouraged to apply! In 2024, the Tony Elumelu Foundation would want to support your ideas! The 2024 Aguka Ideation Entrepreneurship Program invites all young Rwandan men, women, and individuals with disabilities who are between the ages of 18 and 30 to apply. This program gives non-refundable seed…
Airbnb’s Entry into Top 10 imitated Brands Signals Expanding Cybercriminal Horizons Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP) and a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, has released its latest Brand Phishing Ranking for Q1 2024. The ranking highlights the brands most frequently imitated by cybercriminals in their…
SHELT, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its new business unit in Nigeria, SHELT System Integration (SHELT SI). With a solid reputation built over six years of serving the nation’s financial, telecom, and government sectors, SHELT is now expanding its offerings to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation. The new…
A grant of between US$500,000 and US$2.5 million, distributed over three years, will be awarded to chosen SMEs and entrepreneurs in the agriculture sector by the Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity. Agribusiness Challenge Fund of the Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agriculture sector…
The Global Startup Awards Africa are currently accepting applications from African innovators, businesses, and ecosystem facilitators committed to tackling pressing global issues. African startups operating in the e-health, agri-tech, fintech, mobility and logistics, green-tech, and women in tech sectors are being sought after by the Global Startup Awards Africa. There are four key stages to…
LG Electronics, a global leader in technology and innovation, has once again demonstrated its commitment to making a positive impact on communities by organizing a grand IFTAR feast during the holy month of Ramadan. With a steadfast commitment to community support and giving back, LG Electronics served delicious meals to hundreds of people in need….
An official call for applications from Innovation Support Organizations (ISOs) for a program aimed at supporting the digital transformation of non-tech Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in four states of the country and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has been announced by the Digital Transformation Centre Nigeria (DTC Nigeria), a capacity-building initiative jointly funded…
The world has witnessed unprecedented technological innovations in the last decades, leading to the development of a strong digital economy. The way we work and live has evolved significantly, owing to this digital transformation. Some of the technological innovations that rocked the last decade and radically changed our day-to-day lives for the good includeAugmented Reality,…
The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of S Mobile Group, Mr. Kingsley Adonu, has been appointed as patron by the executive council, Students Union Government (SUG), University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN). In a letter dated March 29, 2024 signed by Comrade Enoch Utazi, the President, SUG of UNN, the students said Adonu’s appointment was in…