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  • NITDA
    News/Articles

    Stakeholders commit to make 70% Digital Literacy by 2027 a realityAs NITDA Launches Workshop to Drive Digital Literacy Initiative

    ByTechTrends May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

    The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has successfully convened the inaugural Digital Literacy Stakeholders Workshop under the theme, “Building Sustainable Partnerships and Pathways Towards Achieving 95% Digital Literacy Level by 2030.” The 2 day workshop brought together representatives from government agencies, private sector organisations, civil society groups, development partners, and academic institutions to forge…

    Read More Stakeholders commit to make 70% Digital Literacy by 2027 a realityAs NITDA Launches Workshop to Drive Digital Literacy InitiativeContinue

  • password, world password day
    Cybersecurity

    May 1, 2025 is World Password Day: Why It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Passwords

    ByTechTrends April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

    Each year on the first Thursday of May, cybersecurity professionals urge the public to strengthen their password hygiene. But in 2025, this tradition may be past its expiry date. Why? Because our over-reliance on passwords is becoming the very risk we seek to avoid. According to Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report (2024), 81% of breaches…

    Read More May 1, 2025 is World Password Day: Why It’s Time to Say Goodbye to PasswordsContinue

  • digital payments
    Business

    5 tips to start taking digital payments as a business in Africa 

    ByTechTrends April 30, 2025May 1, 2025

    Not long ago, cash was dominant in Africa, but digital payments are now rapidly gaining traction.  From Lagos to Kenya and the US, businesses are recognising that embracing digital methods is essential for growth.  A Mastercard-commissioned report forecasts Africa’s digital payments market will reach $1.5 trillion by 2030, fueled by increased mobile phone usage and…

    Read More 5 tips to start taking digital payments as a business in Africa Continue

  • Lotem Finkelsteen- cybercrime
    Cybersecurity

    Check Point Research Launches AI Security Report: Exposing the Rise of AI-Powered Cybercrime and Defenses

    ByTechTrends April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

    New report unveils four key AI-driven cyber threats and how organisations can outsmart attackers in an AI-driven world Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cybersecurity solutions, today launched its inaugural AI Security Report at the RSA Conference 2025 in San Francisco, California. This report offers an in-depth exploration of how cyber…

    Read More Check Point Research Launches AI Security Report: Exposing the Rise of AI-Powered Cybercrime and DefensesContinue

  • Chatgpt
    Artificial Intelligence

    All Users Can Now Access a “Lightweight” Version of Deep Research with ChatGPT

    ByTechTrends April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

    OpenAI is expanding its Deep Research artificial intelligence (AI) agent to all ChatGPT customers. The AI company, which is based in San Francisco, declared that it is now making a “lightweight” version of the tool available to all platform users. Previously, the tool was only available to subscribers who paid for it. The o4-mini AI…

    Read More All Users Can Now Access a “Lightweight” Version of Deep Research with ChatGPTContinue

  • Startups Accelerator Africa program
    Startups

    Applications for Google’s Startups Accelerator Africa program are being accepted from African AI businesses

    ByTechTrends April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

    The Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program is now accepting applications. It is a three-month program that supports early-stage firms that use artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle the most important issues facing Africa. The Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program was launched in 2018 and has since helped 140 startups from over 17 African nations….

    Read More Applications for Google’s Startups Accelerator Africa program are being accepted from African AI businessesContinue

  • SMEDAN
    Business

    SMEDAN Provides Power, Tools, and Workspace for Tailors for Just N300 Per Day

    ByTechTrends April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

    Fashion designers can now access fully furnished offices for just N300 per day thanks to a low-cost initiative established by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) in a daring attempt to promote Nigeria’s expanding creative industry. The initiative, which is presently operating in the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, addresses two of…

    Read More SMEDAN Provides Power, Tools, and Workspace for Tailors for Just N300 Per DayContinue

  • AfCFTA Hackathon 2025
    News/Articles

    Nigeria AfCFTA Hackathon 2025: Call for Applications (Up to N20 Million Grand Prize)

    ByTechTrends April 26, 2025April 26, 2025

    A three-day innovation competition aimed at using technology to change the digital trading environment in Africa. Forward-thinking people and groups from all over the continent are invited to this exciting event to collaborate and develop significant ideas that will influence cross-border trade in Africa in the future. The goal of the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol…

    Read More Nigeria AfCFTA Hackathon 2025: Call for Applications (Up to N20 Million Grand Prize)Continue

  • cybersecurity
    Cybersecurity | Artificial Intelligence

    AI and Cybersecurity: Balancing Innovation with Caution

    ByTechTrends April 26, 2025April 26, 2025

    Undoubtedly one of the most influential technologies in recent decades, the ascent of artificial intelligence has produced a mixture of reactions from individuals, organisations, and countries. Eyes widen as we explore its potential, concerns grow as it threatens jobs, and conversations take place at a global level on how it should be regulated. However, for…

    Read More AI and Cybersecurity: Balancing Innovation with CautionContinue

  • Kaspersky Cyber Immunity
    Cybersecurity

    Cyber Immunity recognised by 73% of experts in South Africa as a promising strategy against cybercriminals

    ByTechTrends April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

    At GITEX Asia 2025, Kaspersky has revealed findings from its latest research, stating that 73% of cybersecurity professionals in South Africa regard Cyber Immunity as an effective strategy for minimising the capabilities of cybercriminals to penetrate networks and compromise systems. These insights indicate a growing demand for developing secure by design systems instead of relying…

    Read More Cyber Immunity recognised by 73% of experts in South Africa as a promising strategy against cybercriminalsContinue

  • META
    Gadgets/Apps

    Meta Introduces New Measures to Curb Spammy Content and Support Authentic Creators on Facebook

    ByTechTrends April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

    Meta has announced a series of new steps aimed at reducing spammy content on Facebook, as part of a broader push to improve the Feed experience and support creators who create and share original engaging content. These updates are designed to ensure that people see fresh, relevant posts while limiting the visibility and monetisation of…

    Read More Meta Introduces New Measures to Curb Spammy Content and Support Authentic Creators on FacebookContinue

  • facial biometric
    Biometrics

    Why Facial Biometrics Are the Cornerstone of Airport Innovation Across the Middle East

    ByTechTrends April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

    Once viewed as refueling outposts between continents, MENA airports are today iconic landmarks of national pride and innovation. With some of the world’s most luxurious passenger services, from onboard spas to private suites and Michelin-starred cuisine, the region has set the gold standard in hospitality. And right now, these same airports are starting a new…

    Read More Why Facial Biometrics Are the Cornerstone of Airport Innovation Across the Middle EastContinue

  • SANEF
    News/Articles

    SANEF’s Uche Uzoebo Highlights AI as Next Frontier in Advancement of Financial Inclusion

    ByTechTrends April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

    With progress made in accelerating financial inclusion to unbanked and underbanked communities in Nigeria, the Shared Agent Network Expansion Facilities Limited (SANEF) has posited Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the next step to advancement in financial services in the country. Speaking at the just concluded Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 2.0), Uche Uzoebo (Mrs.), MD/CEO, SANEF Limited,…

    Read More SANEF’s Uche Uzoebo Highlights AI as Next Frontier in Advancement of Financial InclusionContinue

  • WomenPower2030
    Startups

    WomenPower2030 Seed-Grant 2025 for Nigeria and Seirra Leone: Call for Applications

    ByTechTrends April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

    Women-led and women’s rights organizations are encouraged to apply to the Women Environmental Programme (WEP) in order to help achieve the WomenPower2030: Feminist Accelerate Actions for Sustainable Development target. The overarching goal of the WomenPower2030 project is to promote the leadership and rights of women, girls, and other oppressed groups within the context of sustainable…

    Read More WomenPower2030 Seed-Grant 2025 for Nigeria and Seirra Leone: Call for ApplicationsContinue

  • MarkHack 4.0
    News/Articles

    MarkHack 4.0 Introduces the First Ever Nigerian MarTech Awards

    ByTechTrends April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

    Nigeria’s first-ever marketing and media conference, MarkHack 4.0, is proud to announce the Nigerian MarTech Awards, an initiative dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the innovators, creators, and trailblazers transforming Nigeria’s marketing landscape through technology. This award event aims to promote and honour innovation in marketing technology. The vision of the Nigerian MarTech Awards is to…

    Read More MarkHack 4.0 Introduces the First Ever Nigerian MarTech AwardsContinue

  • Check Point Research
    Cybersecurity

    Check Point Research Unveils Q1 2025 Brand Phishing Trends: Microsoft Dominates as Top Target, Mastercard Makes a Comeback

    ByTechTrends April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

    Technology and Social Networks Remain Top Imitated Brands in Phishing Attacks, Emphasising the Importance of Enhanced Security Measures Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP) and  a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, has released its latest Brand Phishing Ranking for Q1 2025. This report highlights the brands…

    Read More Check Point Research Unveils Q1 2025 Brand Phishing Trends: Microsoft Dominates as Top Target, Mastercard Makes a ComebackContinue

  • Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund
    News/Articles | Startups

    MEDA, Capital Connect Africa, and the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund collaborate to support African SMEs

    ByTechTrends April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

    In order to increase investment in micro, small, and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs), which find it difficult to obtain the funding they need to develop, grow, and create jobs in Africa, the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund has collaborated with Capital Connect Africa (CCA). With full support from the Mastercard Foundation, the new fund-of-funds is supporting…

    Read More MEDA, Capital Connect Africa, and the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund collaborate to support African SMEsContinue

  • LG
    News/Articles

    From Waste to Worth: LG Inspires Eco-Action with Hinckley Recycling Partnership

    ByTechTrends April 22, 2025April 22, 2025

    As the world celebrates Earth Day 2025, LG Electronics is taking a bold step toward protecting the environment—right here in Nigeria. In a move that reflects its deep commitment to sustainability, global electronics giant LG Electronics has partnered with Nigeria’s leading e-waste management company, Hinckley Recycling, to launch an E-Waste Collection Drive—a timely initiative reflecting…

    Read More From Waste to Worth: LG Inspires Eco-Action with Hinckley Recycling PartnershipContinue

  • PAFON 2.0
    News/Articles

    PAFON 2.0: Experts Highlight Ingredients for Accelerated Financial Inclusion in Nigeria

    ByTechTrends April 22, 2025April 22, 2025

    Improved efforts at collaboration among financial service providers, telecommunication operators, and tech Startups, with conscious effort geared at consumer awareness, have been proffered as key remedies to the challenge of financial inclusion in the country. This is the viewpoint of stakeholders that gathered for the second edition of Payment Forum Nigeria (PAFON 2.0) held recently…

    Read More PAFON 2.0: Experts Highlight Ingredients for Accelerated Financial Inclusion in NigeriaContinue

  • Kaspersky
    Cybersecurity

    Be a doll: Mind cyber security and privacy when creating a fun image of yourself, warns Kaspersky

    ByTechTrends April 19, 2025April 19, 2025

    As the latest social media trend sees users jumping on the AI Action Figure craze by uploading personal information and photos to generate hyper-realistic AI dolls or action figures of themselves, Kaspersky urges individuals to be cautious about the personal information they share online. The trend, while entertaining, raises concerns about data privacy and digital…

    Read More Be a doll: Mind cyber security and privacy when creating a fun image of yourself, warns KasperskyContinue

  • NETSCOUT Threat Intelligence Report
    Cybersecurity

    Latest NETSCOUT Threat Intelligence Report Reveals Diverse DDoS Threats Across Southern Africa 

    ByTechTrends April 19, 2025April 19, 2025

    The newly released NETSCOUT Threat Intelligence Report for July to December 2024 reveals a complex and contrasting distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack landscape across southern Africa. According to the report, South Africa, Mauritius and Angola were among the most heavily targeted nations over the second half of last year, while countries like Zambia, Eswatini and Zimbabwe experienced…

    Read More Latest NETSCOUT Threat Intelligence Report Reveals Diverse DDoS Threats Across Southern Africa Continue

  • blockchain
    Blockchain

    Fuse Partners With Check Point Software to Deploy First Advanced Blockchain Firewall for Real-Time Threat Prevention

    ByTechTrends April 19, 2025April 19, 2025

    Layer 2 payments blockchain Fuse has announced that it has partnered with Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, to develop and deploy a real-time threat prevention security layer protecting its entire blockchain. Fuse’s commitment to integrate a best-in-class web3 security layer has been driven by a desire to lead…

    Read More Fuse Partners With Check Point Software to Deploy First Advanced Blockchain Firewall for Real-Time Threat PreventionContinue

  • WhatsApp Sticker
    Gadgets/Apps

    WhatsApp Introduces a New Feature That Enables Users to Make, Arrange, and Distribute Custom Sticker Packs

    ByTechTrends April 19, 2025April 19, 2025

    Sorting stickers is now simpler thanks to a new function that WhatsApp has introduced. Users may now make personalized sticker packs within the Meta Platforms instant messaging client without ever leaving the app. To expedite the process of locating the appropriate sticker and forwarding it to their loved ones, they can arrange their stored stickers…

    Read More WhatsApp Introduces a New Feature That Enables Users to Make, Arrange, and Distribute Custom Sticker PacksContinue

  • Google For Startups
    News/Articles

    Google’s 2025 Startups Accelerator Africa Program is now accepting applications.

    ByTechTrends April 17, 2025April 17, 2025

    Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program by tech behemoth Google. The three-month program is intended to assist early-stage businesses who are utilizing artificial intelligence to tackle the most important issues facing Africa. Now in its seventh year, the Accelerator is open to Seed to Series A startups…

    Read More Google’s 2025 Startups Accelerator Africa Program is now accepting applications.Continue

  • Smart Learn Anambra
    News/Articles

    An Audacious Step Into the Future of Education with Smart Learn Anambra

    ByTechTrends April 17, 2025April 17, 2025

    The Anambra State Government, under the visionary leadership of Governor Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, is spearheading a landmark transformation of public education through the Smart Learn Anambra initiative—a flagship program designed to position Anambra as a model for smart education in Nigeria and beyond. The initiative, which is currently being piloted in 22 secondary…

    Read More An Audacious Step Into the Future of Education with Smart Learn AnambraContinue

  • International Women's Day
    News/Articles

    Accelerating Africa’s Economic Growth via Women’s Innovative Action: A Recap of ABI’s International Women’s Day Event

    ByTechTrends April 14, 2025April 14, 2025

    The International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 event, organized by Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI), brought together tech leaders, entrepreneurs, and aspiring professionals to explore the transformative role of women in blockchain and technology. Held at the ISSER Main Auditorium, University of Ghana, the event embraced the global IWD theme, “Accelerate Action,” emphasizing the power of innovation…

    Read More Accelerating Africa’s Economic Growth via Women’s Innovative Action: A Recap of ABI’s International Women’s Day EventContinue

  • remote business
    Business

    Flying blind in the face of remote business edge complexity

    ByTechTrends April 13, 2025April 13, 2025

    As enterprises across Africa continue to adopt Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions to support their geographically dispersed operations, the complexity of maintaining these critical tools at remote site locations has escalated. This poses significant challenges for IT teams tasked with ensuring optimal performance and security of systems…

    Read More Flying blind in the face of remote business edge complexityContinue

  • YouTube
    Artificial Intelligence

    YouTube’s AI-Powered Music Generation Feature Is Improving Creator Music

    ByTechTrends April 13, 2025April 13, 2025

    For its creators, YouTube is introducing a new artificial intelligence (AI) function. The new tool, which was unveiled on Tuesday, is an AI-powered music generator that will let content producers create original instrumentals for their videos. The new function, which is part of YouTube Studio’s Creator Music page, will be free for producers to use….

    Read More YouTube’s AI-Powered Music Generation Feature Is Improving Creator MusicContinue

  • Rack Centre LGS2 12MW Data Centre,
    News/Articles

    How Rack Centre’s LGS2 12MW Facility is Transforming Nigeria’s Digital Landscape

    ByTechTrends April 12, 2025April 15, 2025

    The newly commissioned LGS2 12MW IT Load Data Centre built by Rack Centre-West Africa’s leading Tier III carrier and cloud neutral data centre, has been described as the best-in-class and a game changer that would revolutionise Nigeria’s digital landscape. Maher Jarmakani, the chairman, Rack Centre, disclosed this during the official commissioning of the data centre held at…

    Read More How Rack Centre’s LGS2 12MW Facility is Transforming Nigeria’s Digital LandscapeContinue

  • WhatsApp
    Gadgets/Apps

    WhatsApp Releases Video Notes for Channels, Tappable Reactions, and Other Features for iOS and Android

    ByTechTrends April 11, 2025April 11, 2025

    On Wednesday, WhatsApp revealed a number of new capabilities for iOS and Android users that expand the capability of voice calls, video calls, chats, and channels. According to Meta’s instant messaging platform, group conversations now have a “Online” signal that informs users of other users who are accessible for a real-time conversation. Then there are…

    Read More WhatsApp Releases Video Notes for Channels, Tappable Reactions, and Other Features for iOS and AndroidContinue

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