In an important step to meet the growing need for generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills, Google has introduced a series of online courses designed to provide people the skills they need to succeed in this rapidly expanding industry. Google’s effort is expected to have a significant influence on future innovation and creativity as generative AI…
The 2024–2025 RUFORUM/Mastercard Foundation TAGDev Scholarships are now accepting applications. The 10 year (2023–2033) Transforming African Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa’s Growth and Development (TAGDev 2.0) program is being carried out by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, Gulu University (Uganda), Egerton University…
The ALX Africa Virtual Assistant (VA) Programme is a thought-provoking and practical learning experience designed to provide you with critical skills utilized by successful VAs. These abilities include organization, workplace etiquette, upward management, and essential tech tools used by businesses and successful virtual assistants to maximize productivity and work quality. With this program, you will…
The second annual Women Who Build Africa (WWBA) Assembly will be held in Nairobi, Kenya on September 5–6, according to the organization, which was founded to bring together and assist women investors, builders, and leaders throughout Africa. Gwera Kiwana and Thea Sokolowski founded WWBA in 2022 with the purpose of bringing together female and non-binary…
across order to support entrepreneurs from the “Orange Digital Centers” network across Africa and the Middle East, Orange Ventures and Digital Africa have pledged to co-invest. The Orange Digital Centre is an ecosystem that is present in eight European countries as well as 17 countries in Africa and the Middle East. It unites a variety…
Digital products, such as eBooks and online courses, have grown in popularity and profitability as a means for business owners to share their knowledge and make money. The increasing popularity of digital reading and online learning has completely changed how knowledge is shared and used, fostering a thriving ecosystem that allows anyone with insightful ideas…
Dr. Omolaraeni Olaosebikan, Group Chief Executive Officer, of McEnies Global Communications, a notable practitioner in marketing communications and event planning has identified Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionize industries and drive economic growth not only in Nigeria but across the globe. She made this assertion on Thursday. On a…
Establishing a small business is difficult. It requires commitment, ardor, and most importantly, an entrepreneurial mindset. Small business owners frequently have an entrepreneurial spirit that propels them to start something from the ground up. But after the company is up and running, it’s simple to become bogged down in the daily grind and lose sight…
The Enugu State Government through the State Ministry of Education is set to host the maiden edition of the NgEducators International Model United Nations Conference. Expected at the conference scheduled from June 4th – 8th, 2024, with His Excellency, Dr. Peter Mbah, the Executive Governor of Enugu State as the Chief Host, are stakeholders in…
Prepare for lift-off! Apply for the She Loves Tech Global Competition. Looking ahead to celebrate female-led innovation and their success as women founders in technology. Benefits of Participation Eligibility Criteria Early Stage Startup Gender Lens Technology startups fulfilling one of the following gender lenses: Other criteria include: Deadlines Click HERE to Apply Source
The National Center for Education Statistics projects that 2 million people will earn college degrees in 2024. A large number of those graduates will be starting their careers right away in the workforce. A list of the most in-demand skills for 2024 was recently produced by the freelance marketplace Upwork, which may help young people…
Fund managers with an emphasis on Africa are encouraged to apply for the Obuntu Launchpad program in order to enhance their investment strategy, maximize fund results, and broaden their influence. Applications for the third cohort of the Obuntu Launchpad program are currently being accepted. The program is run by the Obuntu Foundation, which aims to…
By uniting African entrepreneurs who share a vision for a continent where people, ideas, and resources flow across national boundaries and where ecosystems support the growth and success of innovation-driven businesses, The Foundry Fellowship exemplifies this belief. This network is essential to changing the perception of Africa to one of opportunity, plenty, creativity, and vibrancy….
Do you have a strong interest in sustainability and are a young innovator? Applications for the ECOPRIZE Challenge are currently being accepted! The goal of this fantastic opportunity is to identify and assist sustainable innovations headed by young people. The Challenge is an essential component of the June 14–15, 2024, Digital and Sustainability Experience (DSE),…
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, has revealed that it blocked around 18 million email threats, almost two million malicious URLs and over four million malicious mobile apps targeted at Nigerian businesses and consumers between January and December 2023. This as threat actors deviate from big-batch attacks to focus on a narrower…
A recent addition to Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Gemini is now available. Now, users may ask the AI assistant directly to play songs from YouTube Music. This is being accomplished by the integration of the app into the platform with a new YouTube Music extension for Gemini. Although the feature has finally started to…
The D-Prize Competition, which provides social impact enterprises with funding of up to US$20,000, is open to entrepreneurs worldwide. The D-Prize Global Competition is open to social projects that have the potential to improve millions of lives and are located in any area of the world where there is extreme poverty. Girls’ education, agriculture, energy,…
Applications are now being accepted for the sixth annual US$100,000 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition, which is open to youth-led agri-food firms in Africa. As the largest yearly agripreneurship competition in Africa, the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition finds and supports high-potential, creative agribusinesses. The competition will conclude with a live on stage final pitch competition during…
Together, the blockchain startup Vault Hill, based in the United Arab Emirates, and the African hubs network AfriLabs have announced a cooperation that “sets the stage for a new era of technological empowerment, driving innovation and digital transformation across Africa and the Middle East.” AfriLabs is a network organization that brings together investors, startups, technology…
In celebration of Africa Day on May 25, Instagram has launched its international and pan-African campaign ‘Made By Africa, Loved by the World’. In a first, this year’s Instagram campaign celebrates women of impact, spotlighting four trailblazing women from the continent and diaspora – all of whom have built a global presence through their exceptional…
The digital economy is rapidly growing and transforming the way we live, work, and interact with the world. The digital age has ushered in the digital economy, and having a strong digital presence is critical to surviving and thriving today. What is the digital economy? The digital economy describes how traditional brick-and-mortar economic activities are being…
Not everyone has the aptitude to run their own business. It requires a specific type of person—one who possesses both under and overconfidence. You should have faith in your skills, but not to the point where you underprepare or fail to see mistakes coming. According to Martin Gonzalez and Josh Yellin, the authors of The…
A key component of Nobellum’s five-year objective to assist in the establishment of at least 100 Black-owned firms in STEM fields by 2025 is the Nobellum Innovator Program. In order to ensure that their business strategy is disruptive and sustainable, over 100 up-and-coming startups from all over the world will be trained and developed by…
Writer: Cyprian Nwodo The recent activities of some individuals with one Davids Iyida attempting to sabotage the MoMo Payment Service Bank project intended to benefit, especially Enugu Ezike people, have raised significant concern and outrage within the community. Such actions aimed at undermining a project with immense potential to uplift and empower the people of…
With the Mastercard Foundation-funded BRIDGE-in Agriculture Pitch Competition, you may grow your company to new heights. BRIDGE-in Agriculture is committed to providing small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) in Ghana’s agricultural and associated industries with easy access to inexpensive finance and technical support. Giving women and young people the tools they need to do more than…
The IFC MAS GrowAfrica Intern Program for 2024 is currently accepting applications. Six (6) interns are needed by GrowAfrica to work on Upstream and Advisory projects, which aim to lower the operational risks of the IFC investment projects by addressing food security, bolstering supply chains, collaborating more with the World Bank, enhancing farmer capacities, enhancing…
In today’s interconnected and environmentally conscious world, businesses are increasingly focusing on sustainability as a key element of their operations. A sustainable supply chain is essential for minimizing environmental impact, promoting social responsibility, and ensuring economic efficiency. This article explores the blueprint for creating a green supply chain, highlighting the critical practices and strategies that…
On behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is to host the 10th edition of the prestigious Network of African Data Protection Authorities’ (NADPA-RADPA) Conference and Annual General Meeting. This significant decision was made during the 9th NADPA Annual General Meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya, where Nigeria, through NDPC under…
Not all the information you require to make a hiring decision is included in a CV. Having the appropriate soft skill set can help ensure that a candidate will not only fit in but also thrive in your business culture. We posed the following query to members of the Young Entrepreneur Council in an effort…
Artificial intelligence’s ascent is frequently seen as a threat to livelihoods and employment. News reports cry out that human labor will soon be replaced by machines and robots. However, is this concern warranted, or is it simply Luddism resurfacing in the present era? There is a serious risk. By 2030, AI has the potential to…