As Uganda joins the rest of the world to mark International Labour Day on May 1st, 2020, the biggest percentage of the country’s labour force is grappling with uncertain future over whether they will be working gainfully in the coming months. A new research by Success Africa and Ultimate Multimedia Consult has shown that many […]
Read MoreAgri-tech startup Farmcrowdy has ventured into the e-commerce space with the launch of Farmcrowdy Foods, a one-stop digital marketplace that allows consumers to conveniently purchase highly affordable fresh food products from the comfort of their homes. Formed in 2016, the Farmcrowdy platform connects small scale farmers across Nigeria with access to finance sourced from individuals […]
Read MoreSeplat Petroleum Development Company Plc, a leading Nigerian independent oil and gas company listed on both the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE), has assured that its increasing revenue from gas, low oil price hedging and good cash standing, provide strong resilience to the current oil price volatility. This position is […]
Read MoreIn a virtual policy sprint that lasted for 72 hours, Startup by A&E Law and Paradigm Initiative led the development of a draft Coronavirus Regulation which States in Nigeria can adopt to guide their response to the global pandemic. The Regulation which was drafted in line with the Quarantine Act (CAP Q2 LFN 2004) sets […]
Read MoreA Nigerian stat-up base in Jos,North-Central Nigeria, OkwuEco has launched a marketplace platform to smooth solid waste disposal and encourage recycling, and is in the process of piloting its solution ahead of a full rollout. OkwuEco helps users identify, sort, buy, sell, and dispose of solid waste from anywhere for cash or points, and automatically […]
Read MoreConsumers will interact with voice assistants on over 8.4 billion devices by 2024; overtaking the world’s population and growing 113% compared to the 4.2 billion devices expected to be in use by year end 2020. Despite this, monetisation of the voice assistants themselves remains a challenge. Juniper Research in a new research, Voice Assistant Market: […]
Read MoreFollowing the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Facebook decided to introduce new products that make it easier to spend quality time with loved ones and to deal with feelings of isolation and loneliness. Facebook has lately monitored a rise in demand for real-time video with Video calling on Messenger and WhatsApp video more than […]
Read MoreGhanaian on-demand pharmacy platform FastRx has launched self-checker and contract tracing platforms to help check the spread of the COVID-19 virus. FastRx allows users to access and afford medication via personalised financing plans, and offers free one-hour delivery for prescriptions and OTC medications. In a bid to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, the startup has launched […]
Read MoreGoogle is helping to empower 100,000 African developers with access to high-quality, world-class training on mobile technologies and Cloud platforms. In the news announcing the third round of Google Africa Developer Scholarships, which is part of its commitment to creating skills and economic opportunities for Africa, Google said it has in the 5-year engagement help […]
Read MoreAUDA-NEPAD Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ibrahim Assane Mayaki and Ecobank Group Chief Executive Officer Mr Ade Ayeyemi have agreed to collaborate on a continental initiative to support African Micro and Small-Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as they face the economic and social challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The objectives of the initiative are to: Create a […]
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