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Operation Crimson Palace, Chinese State-Sponsored Espionage, Expands in Southeast Asia, Sophos Report Finds
ByTechTrends September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

Nation-State Groups Pivot to Open-Source Tooling Sophos Uncovers Novel Keylogger “Tattletale” Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today released its report, “Crimson Palace: New Tools, Tactics, Targets,” which details the latest developments in a nearly two-year long Chinese cyberespionage campaign in Southeast Asia. Sophos X-Ops first reported on what they…

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Public-Private Partnerships for Infrastructure Development: Insights from Anambra and Lagos States.
ByTechTrends September 7, 2024September 7, 2024

At the Hyperscalers Convergence Africa Conference held yesterday at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, leading experts in technology and infrastructure development convened to discuss regulatory frameworks for fostering digital infrastructure in Africa. Among the distinguished panelists were the Honorable Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Technology, Lagos State, Olatubosun Alake, and the Managing Director/CEO of the…

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Climate Action Africa Launches the Scorecard of States Webinar Series to Unveil Climate Action at the Subnational Level
ByTechTrends September 7, 2024September 7, 2024

Climate Action Africa is proud to announce the launch of Scorecard of States (SOS) Webinar Series, set to debut on Thursday, 26 September 2024, with the theme: Unveiling Climate Action at the Subnational Level. This initiative is a crucial step in advancing climate resilience and fostering eco-conscious communities across Nigeria, focusing on the pivotal role…

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News/Articles | Artificial Intelligence

African AI Foundation Is Empowering Africans for Relevance In AI Revolution
ByTechTrends September 7, 2024September 7, 2024

As the whole world got into a gold rush on deployment of artificial intelligence technologies for various use cases, it was little surprise that Africa had no plans and wasn’t ready for the most part. This massive gap is what the African AI Foundation hopes to fill by upskilling, training and developing AI talent for…

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African insurtech companies are encouraged to apply for the ZEP-RE Programme.
ByTechTrends September 6, 2024September 6, 2024

Through the ZEP-RE InsurTech Programme 2.0, African insurtech businesses might potentially obtain funding ranging from $100,000 to $1 million. The second iteration of the ZEP-RE InsurTech Program, created by the reinsurance company ZEP-RE in collaboration with Westerwelle Startup Haus Kigali, will see 25 startups participate in a three-month hybrid acceleration program that ends with an…

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Business

Building Trust in Digital Financial Services: A Growth Strategy for African Fintechs
ByTechTrends September 5, 2024April 26, 2025

Millions of people trust financial institutions to help them manage their money, grow their investments, and protect their data. A study by Edelman Trust Barometer in 2024 has proven that trust in financial institutions has reached a new high point in most countries across Africa. Globally, local banks are said to be one of the…

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Huawei supports 3MTT and NATEP efforts and DigiTruck, Nigeria’s digital revolution.
ByTechTrends September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Huawei Technologies has stated that it will support NATEP and Nigeria’s 3MTT program in achieving their goals for digital transformation. The company also claims that its DigiTruck project will boost the programs. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu revealed this on Tuesday during his visit to Huawei Technologies’ Beijing Research Center. During his recent trip to China,…

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Artificial Intelligence

How to enhance your AI prompts to achieve better results
ByTechTrends September 2, 2024September 2, 2024

You’ve been hearing about ChatGPT and other AI tools’ incredible potential, and you gave them a try, but you don’t really understand the excitement. It’s likely that your prompting abilities require enhancement. AI is now more than simply a tool for writers. Complex activities in domains like web development, customer support, and data analysis can…

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Business | News/Articles

Faith Meets Fintech: Wesley Bank Bets on Churches to Drive Digital Banking in Nigeria
ByTechTrends September 2, 2024September 2, 2024

Nigeria’s crowded neobank market has a new entrant in Wesley Microfinance Bank, now repositioned as a digital bank aiming to redefine how churches, faith institutions, and their members access financial services. Wesley launched its mobile app on the Google Play Store, aiming to serve a market few fintechs have tapped: churches and their communities. Wesley’s…

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The 6th MEST Africa Challenge is accepting applications with an agri-tech focus.
ByTechTrends September 2, 2024September 2, 2024

The sixth edition of the MEST Africa Challenge, which aims to uncover and encourage exceptional agri-tech entrepreneurs, is now accepting applications. The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) and the Norwegian Embassy are working together on this initiative. MEST is a pan-African software and entrepreneurship training program, seed fund, and incubator that was founded in…

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NEC Innovation Challenge 2024: Call for Applications (Win up to USD 15,000 in financing)
ByTechTrends September 2, 2024September 2, 2024

Are you prepared to join the Japanese market and grow your startup to the next level? The concept behind the NEC Innovation Challenge (NIC) was that “we need to bring together the wisdom of the world in order to create the innovative ideas of the future.” The NEC Innovation Challenge 2024 is back with a…

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News/Articles | Business

How Nigeria’s Selar is enabling content creators to market their digital products
ByTechTrends August 30, 2024August 30, 2024

A dynamic affiliate network and the company’s newest offering, Showlove, which allows creators to get tips straight from their fans, are just two of the features that make Nigerian startup Selar a revolutionary e-commerce shop builder that empowers creators to promote and sell their digital items. Douglas Kendyson founded Selar in 2016 while he was…

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LG Electronics’ Generosity is evident in Oriba with their donation of Solar-powered Street Lights and a Borehole.
ByTechTrends August 29, 2024August 29, 2024

In a continued effort to improve the lives of Nigerians, LG Electronics has commissioned a solar-powered treated borehole and installed streetlights in the Oriba community of the Epe Local Government Area in Lagos State. This initiative underscores LG’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and its dedication to enhancing the quality of life for residents in…

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Business

How to Use Email Marketing and Social Media to Boost Website Traffic and Sales
ByOkey Chigbu August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

Social media is an excellent platform for keeping your audience informed about your business, products, or services. It can also be a powerful tool to share relevant content on your social media profiles, such as news, updates, promotions, and other engaging material to your audience. Ensure you always include a link back to your website…

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Business

Creating quantum shifts in enterprise financial performance with advanced data analytics
ByTechTrends August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

Itumeleng Nomlomo, Senior Business Solutions Manager at SAS in South Africa Global disruptions, economic uncertainty, and supply chain challenges have placed resilience at the forefront of boardroom agendas. One of the most effective ways for organisations to bolster resilience and enhance financial performance is by leveraging advanced data analytics. However, this journey must begin with…

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Tech and Innovation

LG OLED Illuminates and Inspires at Gaming Finale in Lagos
ByTechTrends August 26, 2024August 24, 2024

LG Electronics, a global leader in innovative consumer electronics, recently organised the Gaming Finale in Lagos, Nigeria, showcasing its cutting-edge OLED technology to the gaming community. The event, which brought together top gamers and esports enthusiasts, featured LG’s OLED TVs as the official display screens for the tournament. The stunning visuals and lightning-fast response time…

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Artificial Intelligence | News/Articles

Five risky innovations if AI gets smarter than humans
ByTechTrends August 24, 2024August 27, 2024

In the ever-evolving field of artificial intelligence, the theory that AI may soon outsmart human intelligence not only evokes a mixture of wonder and caution but also invites us to consider the ramifications critically, both positive and negative. “The wave of superior AI intellect could potentially redefine our societal fabric, workplaces, and privacy,” as Geonode…

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Business

How to creating engaging website content that converts visitors
ByOkey Chigbu August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

If you want to grow your business online, it is very important that you create engaging and relevant content for your target audience, as this will keep your website visitors longer and increase the likelihood of them taking a desired action, such as making a purchase, booking a consultation or filling out a contact form….

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Google search patterns show that Nigerians are using AI to be more creative.
ByTechTrends August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

According to fresh statistics that Google unveiled yesterday, Nigerians are increasingly using artificial intelligence, or AI, to advance their jobs and foster their creativity. According to Google Search trends, there has been a 130% increase in searches linked to artificial intelligence (AI) in Nigeria as compared to the same period previous year. This indicates that…

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Tech and Innovation

10 amazing technological innovations to be on the lookout for
ByTechTrends August 20, 2024August 20, 2024

With breakthroughs that will change our society in ways we can hardly fathom, the future seems incredibly promising as we stand on the cusp of a technological revolution. The upcoming years are expected to bring forth revolutionary developments that will transform our way of living, working, and interacting with our surroundings, from the emergence of…

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Cybersecurity

Sophos Launches Dedicated Customer Success Team, Deepening Commitment to Customers and Channel Partners
ByTechTrends August 19, 2024August 19, 2024

Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, is expanding its commitment to customers and channel partners with the launch of Sophos Customer Success. The new program features a team of experts who support customers throughout their post-sales experience with ongoing security resources and alerts, webinars and other educational information about cyberattacks,…

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Design Systems at Scale: Governance, Adoption, and Evolution
ByTechTrends August 18, 2024August 18, 2025

As product ecosystems grow, design teams are increasingly faced with a dilemma, how to maintain consistency without stifling creativity. In large organisations, where many products, squads, and markets overlap, design systems aren’t just style guides, they are critical infrastructure. They help ensure quality, speed, and alignment across teams that may never meet, but must speak…

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Artificial Intelligence

How to analyze PDFs for free using ChatGPT
ByTechTrends August 18, 2024August 18, 2024

Although extracting and evaluating the information from PDFs might be time-consuming, they frequently contain useful information. And now for ChatGPT, an AI tool that can do much more than just generate text. Many users are making inventive use of the functionalities that are already available while they wait impatiently for OpenAI’s reasoning-focused AI. While ChatGPT…

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News/Articles | Artificial Intelligence

5 of the best AI apps for education
ByTechTrends August 17, 2024August 17, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already being utilized extensively in education and is beginning to transform the industry as we know it, as the globe develops and technology becomes more ubiquitous in everyday life. AI is being incorporated into the industry, both inside and outside of the classroom, whether it is hated or liked. 96% of…

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Business

The Essential Guide to SEO for Small Businesses: Boosting Visibility and Attracting Customers
ByOkey Chigbu August 16, 2024August 12, 2024

To effectively take advantage of the vast advantages in the digital space, small businesses must have a strong online presence. But how do you make sure that your business stands out when there are so many others vying for customers’ attention? Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the solution to this challenge. The process of optimizing…

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Unlocking Digital Inclusion: S.Mobile and MTN Nigeria Partner for MoMo PSB and Data Bundles, Airtime.
ByTechTrends August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

Unlocking Digital Inclusion: S.Mobile and MTN Nigeria Partner for MoMo PSB and Data Bundles, Airtime. In a move that promises to revolutionize access to digital services and financial inclusion for millions of Nigerians, S.Mobile has joined forces with MTN Nigeria. This strategic partnership focuses on the distribution of MTN’s MoMo Payment Service Bank (PSB) and…

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Marketlyhub’s on a Mission to Empower 3,000 talents by 2027 to Secure high-value tech jobs in the UK
ByTechTrends August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

Marketlyhub, a dynamic start-up, is on a mission to empower 3000 talents comprising of migrants and ethnic minorities through innovative career coaching, and mentoring support. Founded by Edward Enejoh, a passionate entrepreneur with a diverse background in product marketing and digital project management, Marketlyhub is transforming the career for individuals striving to integrate into the…

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Augmented/Virtual Reality | Events | News/Articles

Organizers Unveil Agenda for the 9th Nigeria Innovation Summit
ByTechTrends August 13, 2024August 13, 2024

InnovationHub Africa, the organisers of the prestigious Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) have announced the top agenda for the event. Now in its 9th year, the Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) is an annual event that brings together stakeholders from different sectors of the economy to discuss ground-breaking ideas, trends, opportunities, and numerous verticals to accelerate innovation, attain global competitiveness…

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News/Articles | Startups

Call for Applications: Grow Programme for African Startups
ByTechTrends August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Grow is a 12-month program for advanced African businesses that prepares them for funding. GROW, which was created in partnership with AfricaGrow, BPI France, Go Ventures, and Africinvest Group, was designed to assist African firms that have funded up to $350,000 and are hoping to raise a million dollars and grow into new markets. A…

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TechTrends Africa Exclusive: Cynthia Duru on DevOps, Cloud Innovation, and Empowering Women in Tech
ByTechTrends August 12, 2024April 19, 2025

Cynthia Duru, a dynamic DevOps Engineer at VISA UK, is at the forefront of transforming fintech through automation, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology. With a passion for building resilient systems, she plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless and secure payment solutions for millions worldwide. Here’s her interview with TechTrends Africa. TechTrends Africa: What sparked your…

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