With the launch of two new programs, Mastercard and Women Choice have deepened their collaboration to support the growth of female entrepreneurs throughout the Middle East and Africa. World financial services giant Mastercard has long been at the forefront of giving women access to digital tools, training, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Women Choice, an international…
The Africa Tech Startup Forum is a market access and acceleration program that aims to prepare, train, expose, and link digital enterprises with prospects. Applications are now being accepted. The Africa Tech Startup Forum, supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab and the Korea Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Trust Fund, acts…
Moniepoint, a leading fintech company has said that beyond redefining payments and technology and the payment industry, it also ensures that it provides its businesses and partners with several flexible payment options so they can receive payments from their customers. Moniepoint started with a virtual account service that automated payment or transfer and allowed customers…
Samsung Nigeria has launched two new additions to its Galaxy A series – Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G smartphones. Both devices are designed to bring the power of 5G connectivity to a wider range of consumers, offering a seamless and fast mobile experience at affordable price points. Speaking during the unveiling at Samsung…
The most recent iteration of the eLearning Africa conference and expo will happen in Kigali, Rwanda, on May 29–31. Each year, eLearning Africa offers participants in the education and ed-tech ecosystem the chance to interact with the most recent developments in digital learning and training. With more than 75 sessions and workshops covering a variety…
The African Union (AU) and AfriLabs have started the second iteration of the AU Tech Fellowship program, which expands on the achievements of the first and aims to further leverage innovation and technology for socioeconomic development throughout the continent. AfriLabs is a network organization that brings together investors, startups, technology hubs, and other important players…
Ibadan Witnesses Graduation of First 3MTT Cohort, Setting Stage for Nigeria’s Tech Future In a groundbreaking event, the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Programme, spearheaded by HSProjects Technologies, celebrated the graduation of its first cohort in Ibadan, Nigeria, on March 30th, 2024. which marks a significant achievement in the country’s journey toward digital transformation and…
Stakeholders in the education circle are warming up for the maiden edition of Southeast Educators’ Conference 2024(SEEC’24). The two-day SEEC’24 scheduled to hold 18th & 19th, April 2024 at Nike Lake Resort, Enugu under theme: Future-‘Focused Learning – Igniting the Competitive Edge’ promisesto host key players in the education sector with a potential attendance of…
Applications for the Stockholm-based Norrsken Accelerator, which offers US$125,000 in cash and access to an eight-week business development program, are now being accepted from African early-stage startups with a “vision for a better future.” In 2016, Norrsken was founded by Niklas Adalberth, a former member of the Swedish financial unicorn Klarna, with the goal of…
Tasks Payments System Operators on the Need for Consumer Education The Chairman of the Committee of Chief Information Security Officers of Nigerian Financial Institutions (CCISONFI), Mr. Festus Amede, has identified Data Minimization Principles, User Consent and Control, as well as Compliance with Privacy Regulations as important elements in protecting privacy in payments. Amede who was…
Applications are now accepted for the Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award, which honors and supports women entrepreneurs bringing forth innovative change in Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East. The Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award, powered by Impact Hub Network, is committed to empowering women who are breaking new ground in health, nutrition,…
S Mobile Group has been recognized by MTN Business as the distinguished recipient of the MTN Enterprise Business Foundation 2024 award. The award is in recognition of S Mobile Group’s strategic initiatives that aligned with MTN’s Ambition 2025, aims to empower and recognise the growth and success of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Southeast…
Through the current 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative, the Federal Government is accepting proposals for an Innovation Challenge. Six fellows or teams from the program’s first cohort, each with the potential to earn N1 million, are up for grabs. The goal of the program is to push fellows in the first cohort of the…
The Women for Digital Conference returns this year on March 30th, 2024, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. With a commitment to celebrating, inspiring, and educating women across Africa, the hybrid conference aims to empower women to excel and thrive in the dynamic digital economy. This year’s event, themed “Inspiring Women’s Inclusion in…
Inq. Digital Nigeria Limited has been announced as a sponsor of Payments Forum Nigeria [PAFON 1.0] maiden edition holding this Thursday in Lagos. inq. Digital Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of inq. Group is an emerging leading digital and cloud solutions provider that delivers simpler seamless solutions to complex business challenges. With offices in Lagos, Abuja,…
Data will play an invaluable role in helping public and private sector stakeholders across Africa identify ways to increase access to water for all while managing this commodity. This comes at a time when National Water Week in South Africa (20 – 26 March) and World Water Day (22 March) will highlight the importance of water management and conservation…
In today’s connected world, it is a matter of when rather than if you will experience someone trying to hack you. With cybercriminals becoming more sophisticated in their attempts, it is possible that at some point or another you may interact with a scammer or click on a phishing link. As prevention is always better…
Moniepoint Inc. a global digital financial services provider with operations in Nigeria and an ongoing expansion into other emerging markets, has emerged the lead sponsor of the maiden edition of Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 1.0). Payments Forum Nigeria [PAFON] is an event focused on providing inside-look at the payment industry in the country, offering perspectives…
The Institute of Information Management (IIM) United Kingdom successfully hosted its highly anticipated Annual Convention and 47th Induction/Investiture ceremony on March 9, 2024, at the Wesley London Euston. The event, held under the theme “AI Renaissance: Unleashing the Power of Intelligent Technologies,” brought together distinguished professionals, thought leaders, and industry experts from various sectors. The convention commenced…
500 successful candidates to get starter-packs Rolls our Free Data, Airtime to Civil Servants, Students, others S Mobile Tech Hub, an offspring of S Mobile Group has open applications to technology entrepreneurs in the Southeast Nigeria. S Mobile Tech Hub was recently conceived by Mr. Kingsley Adonu, a visionary entrepreneur and CEO/Founder S Mobile Group,…
By the end of the month, South Africa will license roughly sixty cryptocurrency platforms, making it one of the first countries on the continent to mandate operating permissions for digital asset exchanges. More than 300 crypto-asset providers requested authorization, according to the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, which offered exchanges until November 30 to apply for…
The Eastern Africa Youth Digital Readiness Index for 2023 has Kenya at the top of the list. Rwanda and Uganda are in second and third place, respectively, behind Kenya. According to the research, Somalia, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo came in sixth, seventh, and eighth place, respectively, while Ethiopia and Tanzania came…
Meta and Pulse Nigeria have announced the launch of ‘Creators of Tomorrow,’ a first-of-its-kind campaign that spotlights five emerging creators in Nigeria who are turning what they love into what they do and sparking a new wave of creativity/community on Instagram. The spotlighted creators represent various creative industries, including lifestyle, comedy, dance and art. Their…
In an effort to strengthen health systems against climate threats and improve immunization delivery, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has collaborated with Seedstars to accept submissions for INFUSE 2024. This move comes as the need for climate actions takes front stage. Innovation for Uptake, Scale, and Equity in Immunization, or INFUSE for short, is a Gavi-led…
… Throws Weight behind Governor Peter Mbah’s Youth Empowerment Goals A serial entrepreneur, Kingsley Adonu, the founder/ chairman of S Mobile Group, has disclosed plans to commission an innovation centre in Enugu State, codenamed S Mobile Tech Hub. The Tech Hub, he said, is a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative of S Mobile Group to…
The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition has begun its sixth annual Africa’s Entrepreneurial Competition, which aims to identify ten extraordinary entrepreneurs who are working to make a good difference in their communities. As ABH approaches its sixth year, it invites entrepreneurs from around Africa to pitch on the continent’s largest entrepreneurial platform. ABH encourages…
The IFC today released the names of 100 women-led business entrepreneurs who have been chosen to participate in the She Wins Africa project. This IFC-led project aims to increase access to funding for women-led enterprises in Sub-Saharan Africa. According to a statement shared with Technect, the She Wins Africa program is part of the IFC’s…
Dream VC, Africa’s top supplier of venture capital training curricula, has launched applications for the 2024 cohort. The programmes, which are now in their third year and have taught over 170 African and Africa-focused investment professionals, will provide a specialized curriculum, practical training, and access to investors throughout the program. Mark Kleyner and Cindy Ai…
Applications are now available for UNICEF StartUp Lab, a six-month accelerator program for innovative Ghanaian entrepreneurs and businesses aiming to promote the Sustainable Development Goals for children and young people. The UNICEF StartUp Lab programme, launched in 2019, is led by UNICEF in Ghana, supported by KOICA, and implemented by MEST Africa. It provides extensive…
In a monumental leap toward transforming Anambra State into a smart mega city, Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, has reaffirmed his commitment to a technologically advanced future for the state, through the launch of the pilot phase of the Public Wi-Fi initiative tagged Solution Wi-Fi. Driven by the Anambra State ICT Agency in collaboration with…