Justus Obaoye and Abdulazeez Ogunjobi
 Business
  • December 17, 2024

Billing-to-Payment Platform Startup Billboxx Closes $1.6m Pre-seed Funding to Tackle Cashflow

Nigerian startup Billboxx, an integrated billing-to-payment platform aimed at ensuring timely payments for businesses across Africa, has closed a $1.6 million pre-seed funding round to help it tackle the critical cashflow challenges faced by SMEs across Africa. Founded in early 2023 by Justus Obaoye and Abdulazeez Ogunjobi, Billboxx has built an integrated billing-to-payment platform that streamlines billing […]

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Innovators at the 2024 Challenge
 News
  • December 16, 2024

NITDA Underscore Safe and Responsible Data Utilisation for Thriving Digital Economy

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has underscored the critical role of data in driving a sustainable digital economy. Speaking at the just concluded 2024 Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge, NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa harped on the need for safe and responsible data utilisation. Inuwa highlighted the importance of data sovereignty in ensuring Nigeria’s […]

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Business
  • December 12, 2024

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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Business

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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Special Assistant to the President on ICT Development and Digital Innovation, Mr Tokoni Igoin.
 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
  • November 28, 2024

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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Business
  • November 26, 2024

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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Olatubosun Alake, Lagos State commissioner for innovation, science, and technology.
AI & Computing
  • November 22, 2024

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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MastrecArd
 Business
  • November 22, 2024

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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