Togo’s PickApp is preparing to begin a test of EV ownership and car-sharing platform.
A pilot of PickApp’s electric vehicle (EV) ownership and ride-sharing platform is scheduled to begin in Lomé, the capital of…
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iHatch Cohort 4: Empowering Nigeria’s Future Innovators and Startups
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is excited to announce…
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Applications open for 3rd Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Kenya
Following the successful conclusion of the second entrepreneurship acceleration program, applications are now being accepted for the third cohort of…
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Instagram introduces “Trendships” – A new term that celebrates social connections through DMs
With 3.5 billion Reels reshared daily, Trendships embrace the relationships forged while sharing meme-worthy, light-hearted or meaningful content via Direct…
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Africa-based VC firm TCVP has made 18 early-stage investments in the last 3 years.
Located in Africa, The Continent Venture Partners (TCVP) is an early-stage investment firm that has quietly made 18 investments in…
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Elon Musk’s xAI is reportedly planning to launch a ChatGPT-like standalone app soon.
According to reports, Elon Musk’s xAI is expected to release a stand-alone app as early as next month. Despite being…
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15 winners in the Africa leg of the Global Startup Awards.
Fifteen firms, groups, and individuals were selected winners at the African leg of the Global Startup Awards (GSA), and they…
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AfriTECH 4.0: Obadare Highlights How African Countries Can Benefit from Emerging Technologies
Chief Visionary Officer, Digital Encode Limited, Dr. Obadare Peter Adewale speaking at the Africa Tech Alliance (AfriTECH 4.0) Forum in…
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Visa selects 19 startups from 3rd Africa Fintech Accelerator
The third edition of Visa’s biennial Africa Fintech Accelerator, which gives businesses access to resources, industry connections, and mentorship to…
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New programme launched to help women, youth thrive in Nigeria’s creative sector
Venture Garden Group (VGG), a Nigerian VC company, is partnering with Ascend Studios and USAID to create innovative and capable…
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The Sentinel of Security: Facial Recognition’s Role in Securing Data Centers
$5,600 lost every single minute. That’s how much the average data center sacrifices during moments of downtime, a relentless drain…
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African Telcos Increasingly Under Attack for 2024, Says Latest NETSCOUT Threat Intelligence Report
While it’s true that every company is a potential target for distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, cybercriminals will often…
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5 steps to advance your business with sustainable GenAI
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) promises to deliver a giant leap forward in productivity, efficiency and waste reduction. For most, adoption…
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Transforming utilities with AI: Embracing a new era of smart, predictive, and efficient solutions
The global artificial intelligence (AI) in energy and utilities market was valued at USD 10.56 billion in 2023 and is…
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Prepare for Black Friday & Cyber Monday: Keep Your Organization Safe
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday around the corner, we’re entering a high-risk period for cybersecurity. A recent Sophos report…
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Building a data governance framework for AI integration
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how companies across industry sectors and geographies govern data. This means that updating data governance…
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Meta Holds Inaugural Youth Summit in Nigeria to Foster Innovation and Empowerment
Meta recently hosted its first Youth Summit in Lagos, Nigeria, bringing together over 200 young professionals, students, recent graduates, creatives,…
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AfriLabs and NASENI collaborate to build an innovation hub for Nigerian tech entrepreneurs.
Nigeria’s National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Pan-African hubs network AfriLabs have teamed up to establish…
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Building a Circular Economy: FREEE Recycle’s Journey in Sustainable Tyre Management
Nigeria generates approximately 32 billion tonnes of solid waste annually, making it one of the highest waste-producing countries in Africa….
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NEC Calls on States to Harness NASENI Innovations for Nigeria’s Industrial Growth
The National Economic Council (NEC) has urged state governments to adopt and patronize technological innovations developed by the National Agency…
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Galaxy Backbone Partners with Bauchi State to Enhance Digital Infrastructure
Galaxy Backbone (GBB) and the Bauchi State Government have entered into a strategic partnership to enhance digital infrastructure and ICT-related…
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Meet the Winners of 2024 Africa Tech Alliance Excellence [ATAEx] Awards
…Kashifu Inuwa, NITDA DG, receives Digital Transformation Leadership Award …Dr. Ayotunde Coker named ATAEx Man of the Year …QNET, GBB,…
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DG NITDA Advocates Innovation for Nigeria’s Sustainable Development
The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE has reiterated the critical role of innovation in…
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African Can Expand Access to Financial Security via eCommerce – QNET Regional Manager
Mr. Biram Fall, the Regional General Manager, QNET Sub-Saharan Africa, has said that with over 350 million unbanked adults, there…
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Data Centre Trends 2025: Vertiv Predicts Industry Efforts to Support, Enable, Leverage and Regulate AI
Innovation in powering and cooling AI racks, management of energy consumption and emissions all to be a focus in new…
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Digital Discord: 17% of South African Families at Odds Over Kids’ Online Activities
According to a Kaspersky survey*, 17% of surveyed parents in South Africa reported having conflicts with their children because of their…
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Finding Lost Smiles: How Facial Recognition Brings Children Back to Their Families
“That is the nightmare of every single parent out there,” said Callahan Walsh, a child advocate and executive director for…
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19 innovators selected for the 2nd AU Digital and Innovation Fellowship Programme.
AfriLabs and the African Union (AU) have chosen 19 innovators from over the continent to participate in the second iteration…
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2 Port Harcourt Communities Benefit from LG Electronics’ Solar-Powered Water Initiative
LG Electronics announces the commissioning of solar-powered boreholes in the Nkpogu and Elekahia communities in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria….
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Woven Finance Champions Financial Inclusion and Innovation in Nigeria
With the growing transformative potential of digital technologies like AI, blockchain, and cloud computing in revolutionizing financial services across Africa,…
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