Mastercard Foundation Creates a $2M fund to Support Social Entrepreneurship

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The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) recently launched applications for the second intake of its unique African Master’s in Machine Intelligence (AMMI), a novel one-year intensive foundational master’s program that will provide brilliant young Africans with state-of-the-art training in Machine Learning (ML) and its applications. “We were encouraged by the enthusiasm and excellent applications…
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,…
In a significant step toward enhancing energy efficiency and air quality in commercial spaces, LG Electronics, a global pioneer in household and commercial electronics, unveiled its latest advancements in HVAC technology at the Annual LG HVAC Consultant Leaders’ Summit held in Lagos. The event spotlighted the company’s new commercial air conditioner, the Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF)…
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…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have joined forces to empower West African youth with the skills and knowledge needed to safeguard the region’s cyberspace. A regional security hackathon held in Abuja, Nigeria, showcased the talent and potential of young participants from across West Africa….
The US government is committed to supporting programs that promote STEM education and give students opportunities to contribute to Nigeria’s long-term and inclusive economic prosperity. On Saturday, the United States Consulate General in Lagos hosted Africa’s first drone soccer competition in collaboration with the Global Air Drone Academy and the Lagos State Ministry of Education….