GDM Group, a leading marketing and media technology company, and Eko Innovation Centre, a renowned startup accelerator, proudly announce the launch of MarkHack 3.0, themed “BEYOND LIMITS – Unleashing Creativity with Emerging Tech”. This exciting initiative invites innovators, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals to collaborate and develop groundbreaking solutions for real-time challenges in the marketing and…
Today marks a significant milestone as MyShopLauncher proudly announces its official launch, bringing forth a groundbreaking e-commerce platform designed to redefine the landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa. According to statista, the revenue in the E-commerce market in Africa was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2028 by in total 15…
For a More Eco-Conscious Way of Living, LG Washtower, Styler, mycup Makes Tumbler Users’ Daily Lives Cleaner and More Convenient. LG Electronics (LG), a pioneer in home appliances, is delighted to introduce a range of cutting-edge products designed to enhance the daily lives of Nigerian consumers. Embracing the essence of hygiene, comfort, efficiency, and a…
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, has released a report, titled “CryptoGuard: An Asymmetric Approach to the Ransomware Battle,” which found that some of the most prolific and active ransomware groups, including Akira, ALPHV/BlackCat, LockBit, Royal, Black Basta, are deliberately switching on remote encryption for their attacks. In remote encryption attacks, also known as…
We TraiCon Events will be hosting Mozambique’s premier cybersecurity event titled as “Cyber Revolution Summit” scheduled on 28th & 29th February 2024 in Maputo, Mozambique. This summit will feature keynote presentations and panel discussions with top security experts from various industries covering a range of topics, including cybersecurity innovations, data privacy & security, risk management, network security,…
· Digital innovation is driving acceleration of decarbonization strategies worldwide in everything from bioplastics to new sources of energy. · With a delegation supporting the business agenda of COP28, AVEVA will advocate for the role that industrial digital intelligence can play in speeding up decarbonization and driving circularity AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation…
Digital Encode Limited, a prominent consulting and integration firm, has stated that in its 20 years of existence, it has certified numerous organizations with various certifications. These span from ISO certifications to conducting Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS) for both Nigerian and international companies. Digital Encode, which prides itself as the number one…
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today released its Active Adversary Report for Security Practitioners, which found that telemetry logs were missing in nearly 42% of the attack cases studied. In 82% of these cases, cybercriminals disabled or wiped out the telemetry to hide their tracks. The report covers Incident…
Fez Delivery, a leading last-mile delivery service connecting businesses and markets, is thrilled to announce the launch of “FEZ ECO,” its innovative line of electric bikes. This launch signifies a substantial leap towards a cleaner, more economical, and efficient solution for goods transportation, underlining Fez Delivery’s dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility. With the growling…
inq.Digital Nigeria, a leading-edge solutions provider has said that its service offering entails letting its customers and partners through the entire value chain of technology, from connectivity, which is a bedrock of technology, all the way down to software. Speaking at the Africa Tech Alliance (AfriTECH 3.0) Forum held on Wednesday at The Providence Hotel,…
UK and partners to fund safe and responsible AI projects for development around the world, beginning in Africa, with £80 million collaboration announced at AI Safety Summit funding will support home-grown AI expertise and computing power in Africa and help the continent’s AI innovators boost growth and support the continent’s long-term development the UK AI for Development…
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today shared its sector survey report, “The State of Ransomware in Healthcare 2023,” which revealed that, among those organizations surveyed, cybercriminals successfully encrypted data in nearly 75% of ransomware attacks. This is the highest rate of encryption in the past three years and a…
DLM Trust completely disassociates itself from the press release by Patricia Technologies Limited on the 24th of October 2023. We were not aware of the publication neither did we consent to it. The news of the appointment of DLM Trust has been falsely portrayed in the media publications as a ‘partnership’ between both companies. DLM Trust…
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the latest FE series addition to the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem — the new Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9 FE+, and Galaxy Buds FE. Known for their iconic and durable designs, advanced performance, cutting-edge camera and audio capabilities, and so much more — these are the most…
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, announced that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Energy Competency status. The distinction recognizes AVEVA’s expertise in helping customers leverage AWS’ cloud technology to transform complex industrial systems and accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future. AVEVA is one of just seven companies…
MediaTek, a leading global fabless semiconductor company that powers nearly 2 billion connected devices annually, has collaborated with Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications service provider. The collaboration aims to drive technological advancements and enhance mobile connectivity nationwide and will see the integration of hundreds of millions of individuals into the digital economy, consequently advancing mobile connectivity…
The third edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 3.0) is scheduled to hold on the 8th of November 2023 at the Providence Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, themed: “Technology-as-a-Service (TaaS) in Emerging Economy”. Similarly, voting has commenced for the Africa Tech Alliance Excellence (ATAEx) awards through the: https://vote.africatechallianceforum.africa/. Today, the boundary between hardware and software is blurring. Software is…
The 2023 edition of the the Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) has received the support and partnership of the critical stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem. Some of them include CoinEx; the Office for Nigeria Digital Innovation (ONDI); International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM); PwC; NITDA IT HUB (Nithub); VC4A; CcHub; African AI Foundation; Lagos State Employment Trust Funds (LSETF);…
LG Electronics, a leading consumer electronics company, is proud to announce its recent donation of essential products and health items to the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja. This initiative aims to support the hospital’s ongoing efforts to provide quality healthcare services to the community, especially during these challenging times. Recognizing the critical role that FMC Abuja…
“We want Anambra to be known as a destination for innovation, the next Startup State, home for digital Talents, the home of the smart digital tribe” Ms Chinwe Okoli, the Special Adviser to the Governor of Anambra State on Innovation and Business Incubation addressed the global innovation ecosystem leaders at the 40th IASP World Conference…
The Loveworld Institute of Innovation and Technology (LIIT) is proud to announce the upcoming “Future of Payments and E-Commerce Conference 2023” (PayCom 2023), set to take place on 11th October 2023 at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria. The theme for this event ‘Leveraging the Power of Contactless Payment for Financial Inclusion’. This prestigious event…
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s leading innovative bank, has partnered with the Federal Government of Nigeria to establish digital and skill innovation hubs across states in the country, with a target to empower one million youths with digital and other relevant skills. The initiative, known as FGN/ALAT Digital and SkillNovation Hub, was agreed upon during a meeting…
The Anambra State Government, through its Solution Innovation District (SID) has announced the launch of its software development program called ‘Code Anambra’. This is a comprehensive software development training program aimed at empowering the Ndi Anambra with advanced in-demand skills and opportunities in the global tech industry. Code Anambra training program is starting just as…
Uptodown— the renowned mobile app download platform— has conducted a comprehensive study on the habits of its 132 million users worldwide. The data provides an overview of the most widely used mobile browsers, operating systems, and device models. The browser war has a winner Google Chrome celebrates a decade as the top browser on Android thanks to…
The Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) today announces the 8th edition of its annual event, slated to hold on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Muson Centre, Lagos. This edition of the summit will focus on the theme: Innovating For The Future. The Summit is an annual event that brings together critical stakeholders from different sectors of the economy to discuss ground-breaking ideas, trends, opportunities, and numerous…
Samsung, Nigeria’s consumer electronics brand, announced the launch of Galaxy A14 5G. This latest addition to the popular Galaxy A series is aimed at offering a complete package of the latest Galaxy innovations at an affordable price, making awesome technology accessible to everyone, especially to Airtel Nigeria customers. The device was unveiled on Monday, June…
Dr Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner, NDPB has been appointed into Forbes Technology Council for 2023. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and Technology Executives. Scott Gerber, Forbes Councils’ founder said they are really excited to welcome Dr. Olatunji to the Council. He stressed that their mission with Forbes Councils is “to bring together proven leaders from…
Zoho Corporation, a leading global technology company, marked a significant milestone today with the official opening of its new office in Nairobi. This expansion signifies the establishment of Zoho’s seventh office in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The event coincided with the announcement of a strategic partnership between Zoho and the Institute for Small Business…
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today announced that it had uncovered multiple apps masquerading as legitimate, ChatGPT-based chatbots to overcharge users and bring in thousands of dollars a month. As detailed in Sophos X-Ops’ latest report, “’FleeceGPT’ Mobile Apps Target AI-Curious to Rake in Cash,” these apps have…
25 African fintech startups have been selected for the inaugural Amazon Web Services (AWS) FinTech Africa Accelerator cohort. This cohort was selected from over 500 applications and is part of the EMEA Startup Loft Accelerator (SLA) program run by AWS. The pre-seed and seed stage fintech startups will start the 10-week program in June. Each…