Technology

CcHub Launches “Let’s Build, Africa” to Empower Startups for Intra-African Cross-Border Growth

In celebration of Africa Day, Co-creation Hub (CcHUB) has announced the launch of “Let’s Build, Africa,” an innovative market entry program designed to empower African startups to expand their horizons and enter new markets within the continent. “Let’s Build, Africa” is a strategic initiative aimed at supporting startups that are poised for cross-border growth but […]

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Business

Lagos Innovation Policy Dialogue: Proposed Innovation Bill to Spur Big Tech Firm Support for Startups, Says Alake

The proposed Lagos State Innovation Bill when signed into law is expected to help bigger technology companies drive innovation in the Lagos state ecosystem by helping startups in the ecosystem through several collaboration activities in the ecosystem. Also, when implemented, the Bill is going to help the bigger tech companies to also innovate within the […]

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Business

All-Female Digital Healthcare, MobiHealthCare Secures Afrexibank $1.5m Funding to Expand Telemedicine Services

An all-female digital healthcare firm, has received a funding injection to help it expand its telemedicine services across Africa. The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and MobiHealthCare Limited (MobiHealth) have signed a project preparatory facility agreement to expand their presence in Nigeria. The financial injection would also enable Mobihealth to investigate the viability of developing similar […]

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Economy

Innovation ‘Essential to Growth of African Enterprises’, Says SAP

AMA PRESS RELEASE Technology and business leaders today met at the SAP Innovation Day in Johannesburg to discuss how businesses can shift away from stagnation and ignite a new wave of innovation and growth to drive their success. Speaking at the event, Hans-Peter Fuelle, Chief Business Officer for EMEA, SAP, said businesses today operate in […]

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Technology

Lagos Unveils Cybersecurity Project Ahead of Passage of Innovation Bill to Secure IT Infrastructure

The Lagos State government has launched its cybersecurity project designed to safeguard the State’s digital infrastructure against potential attacks that are becoming rampant. The State is also pushing for a State Innovation Bill through which it could implement policies and laws that would improve the development of technology in the State. The Innovation Bill, if […]

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Business

Vertiv Designs New Pre-Integrated IT Rack for Edge Applications in North America & EMEA

The proliferation of edge computing use cases has shifted critical equipment and data from the protected confines of the data centre to more demanding environments where heat, humidity, air quality, and physical security are significant challenges. Recognising this new reality, Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today introduced the Vertiv […]

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Business

Nigeria Scales Bidding Process to Emerge Hosting Country for Africa’s Data Protection Conference 

The  Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has secured the hosting right for the 10th edition of the  Network of African Data Protection Authorities’ (NADPA-RADPA) Conference and Annual General Meeting. According to a statement from the Commission, Nigeria secured the hosting right at the 9th NADPA Annual General Meeting  in Nairobi, Kenya, duringa bidding process. The […]

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Financial

Nigerian Govt Plans Incorporating Digital Literacy into Education Curriculum to Achieve 70 % 2027 Target

The Nigerian Government is to incorporate digital literacy in the Education Curriculum to accelerate and achieve a 70 percent digital literacy drive by 2027. This was disclosed by the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa at a media party on Wednesday in Abuja, Nigeria. Kashifu while highlighting NITDA’s, Strategic […]

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Business

NDPC PORTAL: Shut Down Since 2023, NDPC Reopens Registration Portal for Intending DPCOs 

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has reopened registration for Organisations interested in becoming Data Protection Compliance Organizations (DPCOs). This decision comes as part of NDPC’s commitment to fostering a culture of accountability and transparency in data processing practices across Nigeria. The registration portal, which was previously closed in 2023, has been revamped to accommodate […]

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Network

NITDA Signs MoU with American Tech Company, CISCO to Accelerate National Digitisation

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cisco to advance Nigeria’s digital transformation. Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) Programme is a global initiative that partners with government and private sector leaders to develop sustainable, secure, and inclusive communities powered by ethical and innovative technology solutions. The partnership […]

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