Business

Qualcomm Unveils Nigeria startup, Kitovu, Nine Others Transforming Africa’s Economy in AI, Agric, Health

Qualcomm Incorporated successful completed the second year of its Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program, culminating in the Make in Africa Finale 2024. At the event,Qualcomm showcased Nigerian startup, Kitovu, as among this year’s finalists that the Qualcomm Make in Africa 2024 program supported as well as other ten startups from six African nations, addressing […]

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Business

Nigerian Government to Introduce Digital Literacy as General Course in Universities

The Nigerian Government is planning to include digital literacy into the academic curriculum of all Nigerian universities as a step towards advancing digital skills and preparing Nigeria’s youth for the digital economy. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is therefore partnering with the National Universities Commission (NUC) to embed digital literacy as a general […]

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News

2023 Compliance Report: 65 million Non-Complaint Content Pulled-Down as Taxes from Social Media Platforms Hit N2.55trl

The 2023 compliance report Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries revealed that 65,853,581 content were takedown by tech giants while implementing the code of practice. According to the report, the overall statistics across all the platforms further indicated that 379,433 content were removed and re-uploaded content following appeal by users while 4,125,283 […]

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Business

Nigeria Plans Digital Technology Hubs in 200 Rural Communities for Improved Digital Infrastructure Access

The Nigeria Government plans to establish digital technology hubs in 200 rural communities across the six geopolitical zones in the country as part of its first implementation phase. Special Assistant to the President on ICT Development and Digital Innovation, Mr Tokoni Igoin, in a statement in Abuja on Sunday, while emphasising the essence of the hubs […]

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News

AI  Transformative Impact on Lagos to Top Discourse at AOT Lagos 6.0 with TechnologyMirror as Media Partner

The countdown has begun for the 6th edition of the Art of Technology Lagos (AOT Lagos 6.0), an annual celebration of innovation and technology. This year’s conference will bring together a powerful consortium of partners, including Eko Innovation Centre, Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, GDM Group, and The Nest Innovation Park, to […]

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StartUps

AfriLabs, NASENI Unveil Initiative Backing Nigerian Tech Entrepreneurs to Commercialising Innovative Solution

Pan-African hubs network AfriLabs and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) have partnered to launch an innovation lab that will help young innovators and startups across Nigeria to commercialise groundbreaking technologies and foster sustainable economic growth. AfriLabs is a network organisation that is committed to driving innovation and entrepreneurship on the continent by […]

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StartUps

Lagos Plans First AI Usage Guidelines in Nigeria, Says Regulations Almost Ready

The Lagos State has intentions to publish Nigeria’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) guidelines, paving the path for responsible technology use. Olatubosun Alake, the Lagos State commissioner for innovation, science, and technology, announced the idea at the 4th Zenith Bank Tech Fair, which took place in Lagos yesterday. According to Alake, the regulations are being prepared […]

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StartUps

MasterCard Spills Out Mentorship, Funding Offer for Edtech Start-ups

Applications are now open for the 2025 Mastercard Foundation Edtech Fellowship. The six-month, equity-free acceleration programme for edtech (education technology) start-ups is designed for high-growth and high-impact companies using technology and innovation to address challenges in the South African education system. The fellowship is organised in partnership with local non-profit Injini. Starting in April 2025, it […]

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StartUps

Lagos State Empowers 26 Agripreneurs with N100m Grant to Transform Food Production

Live-line has come to the agriculture business in Lagos as 26 young agripreneurs got N100 million in grants from Lagos Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems department in collaboration with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) and Eko Innovation Centre. The gesture came at the maiden edition of the Lagos Agrinnovation Summit, which designed […]

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FinTech

Mama Money Launches WhatsApp Powered Bank Card Available at Pick n Pay

AMA PRESS RELEASE Mama Money Financial Services, a fintech specialising in cost-effective money transfers, has launched a new bank card that enables cardholders to manage their account and money through a custom-made WhatsApp solution. In collaboration with Access Bank and Pick n Pay, the Mama Money Card aims to overcome the challenges faced by millions […]

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