The Google Hustle Academy‘s 2024 Bootcamp is currently accepting applications. The Hustle Academy is a free five-day virtual bootcamp that focuses on building future-proof corporate success for small businesses in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. Get ready to: Program Overview Day 1 – Optimise: Business Strategy Day 2 – Boost: Sales & E-Commerce Day 3…
We are happy to announce that the Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme, a strong collaboration between the FATE Foundation and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, has expanded into Ogun State! Over the past five years, we have enabled ambitious entrepreneurs to realize their business aspirations by supporting a remarkable 180 enterprises across nine amazing cohorts….
In the midst of inflation, are you looking for a raise so you can easily support your family and yourself? Then, Coursera’s “7 High-Income Skills Worth Learning In 2024” report, which identifies these seven essential abilities, should be your first stop. It’s no secret that acquiring new skills can help you advance in your career—not…
Are you an aspiring business owner or creator in need of a support partner to help you spark your early idea or concept? Do you have a creative concept that is just waiting for the final push to take it from zero to one? Launching a new venture is challenging. Certain abilities are needed, and…
A seven-week program called “How to Startup” has been launched by Future Africa in collaboration with CatalyzU. Its goal is to empower African entrepreneurs by providing them with the fundamental information and skills they need to establish profitable businesses. While CatalyzU identifies, develops, and deploys Africa’s top talent, Future Africa is a preeminent pan-African venture…
Africa is often hailed as the birthplace of some of the world’s most exciting tech startups. From Cape to Cairo, small businesses across the continent have become catalysts for change, helping to drive economic prosperity and leaving their mark on local society. In fact, it’s predicted that Africa’s digital economy, fueled by hundreds of active tech hubs,…
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…