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November 2024’s Most Wanted Malware: Androxgh0st Leads the Pack, Targeting IoT Devices and Critical Infrastructure
ByTechTrends December 10, 2024December 10, 2024

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, has released its “, emphasizing the growing sophistication of cyber criminals. The report highlights the swift ascent of Androxgh0st, now integrated with the Mozi botnet, as it continues to target critical infrastructure worldwide. Critical infrastructure—spanning energy grids, transportation systems, healthcare…

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News/Articles

Africa Takes Center Stage as Cardano Constitutional Convention Kicks Off in Nairobi
ByTechTrends December 10, 2024December 10, 2024

Intersect, a member-based organization for the Cardano ecosystem, and in close collaboration with Input Output, a leading blockchain infrastructure research and engineering firm, announced the start of the Cardano Constitutional Convention. This landmark three day event takes place across two locations—Nairobi and Buenos Aires—with elected delegates from around the world gathering to shape the future of…

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Biometrics | Cybersecurity

Adopting human-centric security
ByTechTrends December 10, 2024December 10, 2024

As businesses adopt new technologies and adapt their ways of working to take advantage of the latest digitalisation trends, the unfortunate truth is that they are increasing their cyber risk. Attacks like phishing, Business Email Compromise, ransomware, and credential stuffing are all on a rapid upwards trajectory. They target employees and exploit poor network security…

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Artificial Intelligence

Harnessing AI to combat financial crimes
ByTechTrends December 10, 2024December 10, 2024

Thanks to the availability of advanced technology, financial crimes are becoming more sophisticated and complex. From trade-based money laundering and human trafficking to GenAI-enhanced scams, the scale of financial crime today is unprecedented. Fortunately, artificial intelligence (AI), when used responsibly and ethically, can revolutionise the fight against these financial crimes. Of course, AI is not…

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News/Articles

Climate-Smart Agriculture Angel Network applications are now being accepted.
ByTechTrends December 10, 2024December 10, 2024

Applications for the Climate-Smart Agriculture Angel Network cohort are now being accepted by Scaling Digital Agriculture Innovations via Startups (SAIS) and the African Business Angel Network (ABAN). While SAIS, a project carried out by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ),…

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News/Articles

DL4ALL: DG NITDA Inspires NYSC Members to lead Nigeria’s Digital Literacy Initiative
ByTechTrends December 10, 2024December 10, 2024

In a decisive move toward bridging Nigeria’s digital divide and fostering an inclusive digital economy, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has urged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who are serving as Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) Initiative champions to double their efforts in training and sensitising…

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News/Articles

The Lead(H)er Fellowship 2025 for Young Women in Africa [Cohort 4] is now accepting applications.
ByTechTrends December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

The fourth cohort of the Lead(H)er Fellowship has been launched with great pleasure by the tripartite cooperation of Plan International, YouLead Africa, and the African Union Office of the Youth Envoy. Younger female leaders based mostly in Eastern, Southern Africa, and the Middle East are given the option to express interest under this banner. Lead(H)er…

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News/Articles

NITDA Partners with NUC to expand Digital Literacy across Universities
ByTechTrends December 8, 2024December 8, 2024

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is partnering with the National Universities Commission (NUC) to embed digital literacy as a general course in all Nigerian universities. The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the NUC headquarters in Abuja. According to him, this collaboration builds on…

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News/Articles

NITDA Partners Ministry of Education to Embed Digital Literacy in Nigeria’s Education System
ByTechTrends December 8, 2024December 8, 2024

As part of its mandate to foster digital literacy, cultivate talents and empower Nigerians with the knowledge and skills needed, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has initiated a partnership with the Ministry of Education to revolutionise Nigeria’s educational system This visionary effort to integrate digital literacy comprehensively into Nigeria’s educational framework came to…

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News/Articles

Doballi redefines remote work recruitment for Africa’s top digital talent.
ByTechTrends December 4, 2024December 4, 2024

With almost 400 million young people between the ages of 15 and 35, Africa has the youngest population in the world. Given that Africa’s population is predicted to reach 2.5 billion by 2050, the continent’s already growing young population is predicted to continue growing. By 2035, there will be more young Africans joining the workforce…

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Business

Galaxy Backbone CEO Seeks Sustainable Digital Infrastructure to Fuel Africa’s Economic Growth
ByTechTrends December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Galaxy Backbone, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, has underscored the importance of building sustainable digital infrastructure to fuel Africa’s economic transformation. Presenting a paper titled: Building Digital Infrastructure for a Sustainable Digital Economy at the 2024 edition of Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 4.0) held recently in Lagos, Prof. Adeyanju noted…

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Startups

Talent, money, and regulation are the key barriers to the growth of Nigeria’s startup ecosystem.
ByTechTrends December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

According to a recent research, the biggest obstacles facing entrepreneurs in Nigeria’s startup ecosystem are talent, money, and regulatory constraints. The report “A Decade of the Nigerian Venture Ecosystem: Numbers, Insights & Stories,” published by the Lagos-based venture law firm TLP Advisory, offers an examination of the startup scene in Nigeria, highlighting the expansion, difficulties,…

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Tech and Innovation

Togo’s PickApp is preparing to begin a test of EV ownership and car-sharing platform.
ByTechTrends December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

A pilot of PickApp’s electric vehicle (EV) ownership and ride-sharing platform is scheduled to begin in Lomé, the capital of Togo. PickApp, which was co-founded in 2023 by siblings Joseph, Joshua, and Rebecca Olurin, provides a range of services designed to make EVs more accessible to regular people. Among these are an EV ownership service…

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News/Articles

iHatch Cohort 4: Empowering Nigeria’s Future Innovators and Startups
ByTechTrends December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is excited to announce the launch of iHatch Cohort 4, an initiative designed to support Nigeria’s growing startup ecosystem. The programme officially launches in October 2024 and will run through January 2025, providing 185 startups and 37 innovation hubs…

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News/Articles

Applications open for 3rd Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Kenya
ByTechTrends December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

Following the successful conclusion of the second entrepreneurship acceleration program, applications are now being accepted for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Kenya. The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship is an entrepreneurship acceleration program that was introduced in 2019 and provides funding to promising ed-tech businesses in Africa. It gives ed-tech startups…

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Gadgets/Apps

Instagram introduces “Trendships” – A new term that celebrates social connections through DMs
ByTechTrends November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

With 3.5 billion Reels reshared daily, Trendships embrace the relationships forged while sharing meme-worthy, light-hearted or meaningful content via Direct Messages Instagram has launched a regional campaign to celebrate a form of connection emerging through Direct Messages (DMs). Recognizing how the act of sharing relatable memes and light-hearted content with friends, family and acquaintances is…

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News/Articles

Africa-based VC firm TCVP has made 18 early-stage investments in the last 3 years.
ByTechTrends November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

Located in Africa, The Continent Venture Partners (TCVP) is an early-stage investment firm that has quietly made 18 investments in the previous three years, supporting tech-driven businesses to help them achieve impact, profitability, and continental reach. TCVP was founded in 2020 by managing partner Carisa Graf-Suleman and general partners Salim Suleman and Olufemi Oyinsan. The…

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News/Articles

Elon Musk’s xAI is reportedly planning to launch a ChatGPT-like standalone app soon.
ByTechTrends November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

According to reports, Elon Musk’s xAI is expected to release a stand-alone app as early as next month. Despite being a latecomer to the artificial intelligence (AI) area, xAI has made rapid progress in catching up. The AI company has apparently started testing a free version of the AI model, published a function-calling capability within…

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Startups

15 winners in the Africa leg of the Global Startup Awards.
ByTechTrends November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

Fifteen firms, groups, and individuals were selected winners at the African leg of the Global Startup Awards (GSA), and they will now go to the global final. Global Startup Awards (GSA) Africa, in conjunction with the Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG), recently announced the 15 African winners during the GSA Africa Finale in Cape Town,…

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News/Articles

AfriTECH 4.0: Obadare Highlights How African Countries Can Benefit from Emerging Technologies
ByTechTrends November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

Chief Visionary Officer, Digital Encode Limited, Dr. Obadare Peter Adewale speaking at the Africa Tech Alliance (AfriTECH 4.0) Forum in Lagos, has highlighted the critical roles AI, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and cybersecurity can play in Africa’s technological landscape. Obadare whose presentation titled “Navigating The Future of Technology In Africa: The Intersection of AI, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Cybersecurity,” examined…

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Startups

Visa selects 19 startups from 3rd Africa Fintech Accelerator
ByTechTrends November 28, 2024November 28, 2024

The third edition of Visa’s biennial Africa Fintech Accelerator, which gives businesses access to resources, industry connections, and mentorship to help them develop their creative solutions, has chosen 19 entrepreneurs from throughout the continent to participate. The Africa Fintech Accelerator was started in 2023 in accordance with Visa’s commitment to invest $1 billion USD in…

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News/Articles

New programme launched to help women, youth thrive in Nigeria’s creative sector
ByTechTrends November 28, 2024November 28, 2024

Venture Garden Group (VGG), a Nigerian VC company, is partnering with Ascend Studios and USAID to create innovative and capable projects to help women and young people thrive in Nigeria’s creative sector. Africa Creative Blueprint strengthens Nigerian youth with the skills and resources they need to compete in the creative industry and elevates Nigerian creatives…

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Biometrics | Cybersecurity

The Sentinel of Security: Facial Recognition’s Role in Securing Data Centers
ByTechTrends November 28, 2024November 28, 2024

$5,600 lost every single minute. That’s how much the average data center sacrifices during moments of downtime, a relentless drain on resources that sends shockwaves through entire organizations. Each minute offline doesn’t just mean lost revenue; it signifies a breach of trust, a disruption in service, and potential chaos for those relying on these vital…

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Cybersecurity

African Telcos Increasingly Under Attack for 2024, Says Latest NETSCOUT Threat Intelligence Report
ByTechTrends November 28, 2024November 28, 2024

While it’s true that every company is a potential target for distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, cybercriminals will often exploit security challenges and develop customised attack patterns that target the unique characteristics of specific vertical sectors. For the first half of 2024, this statement certainly rings true for the telecommunications sector – from the…

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Artificial Intelligence

5 steps to advance your business with sustainable GenAI
ByTechTrends November 28, 2024November 28, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) promises to deliver a giant leap forward in productivity, efficiency and waste reduction. For most, adoption is not a question of if, but when. In a BT sponsored survey conducted by Dell Technologies in 2023, 76% of IT leaders said they believe GenAI will be significant or transformative for their organisations. Businesses are…

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News/Articles

Transforming utilities with AI: Embracing a new era of smart, predictive, and efficient solutions
ByTechTrends November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

The global artificial intelligence (AI) in energy and utilities market was valued at USD 10.56 billion in 2023 and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.9% during the forecast period, reaching USD 45.78 billion by 2030. Over the past decade, the utilities industry has undergone significant evolution. The methods for…

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News/Articles

Prepare for Black Friday & Cyber Monday: Keep Your Organization Safe
ByTechTrends November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday around the corner, we’re entering a high-risk period for cybersecurity. A recent Sophos report highlights that malicious emails were the second most common root cause of ransomware attacks in critical sectors, responsible for 25% of cases.During peak shopping days, this threat intensifies. Here’s what happens: with the surge in…

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Artificial Intelligence

Building a data governance framework for AI integration
ByTechTrends November 26, 2024November 26, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how companies across industry sectors and geographies govern data. This means that updating data governance frameworks to reflect AI integration is critical for business success and adherence to regulatory requirements. With AI becoming intertwined with data-driven processes, ensuring rigorous standards when it comes to data quality, ethical usage, and privacy…

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News/Articles | Events

Meta Holds Inaugural Youth Summit in Nigeria to Foster Innovation and Empowerment
ByTechTrends November 26, 2024November 26, 2024

Meta recently hosted its first Youth Summit in Lagos, Nigeria, bringing together over 200 young professionals, students, recent graduates, creatives, tech enthusiasts and aspiring entrepreneurs. Themed ‘Empowering Youth Through Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship’, the summit included a series of thought-provoking panel discussions, a mentoring session and an interactive workshop designed to equip young Nigerians with…

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News/Articles

AfriLabs and NASENI collaborate to build an innovation hub for Nigerian tech entrepreneurs.
ByTechTrends November 26, 2024November 26, 2024

Nigeria’s National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Pan-African hubs network AfriLabs have teamed up to establish an innovation lab that will assist startups and young innovators throughout Nigeria in commercializing ground-breaking technologies and promoting sustainable economic growth. By connecting technological hubs, companies, investors, and other important ecosystem players, AfriLabs is a…

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