L-R: Alice Eze, Chief Operating Officer of Climate Action Africa and Olatubosun Alake, Commissioner, Innovation, Science and Technology, Lagos State
Business

Stakeholders Harp on Need to Integrate Environmental Sustainability Models & Technology to Address Climate Change Challenges

Climate Action Africa (CAA), a leading social enterprise focused on environmental sustainability, reaffirmed its commitment to fostering an inclusive climate action ecosystem at the ongoing Omniverse Summit 2024. Co-founded by Innovation Support Network (ISN Hubs) with support from GIZ/Digital Transformation Center Nigeria (GIZ/DTC Nigeria), the Omniverse serves as a meeting point for diverse stakeholders across sectors, including […]

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Business

2024 RegTech Confab Set to Unlock Africa’s Economic Potential

AMA PRESS RELEASE   In an era defined by digital transformation, data has become the cornerstone of innovation and progress, particularly within Africa’s burgeoning financial landscape. With Sub-Saharan Africa spearheading the global adoption of Mobile Money, boasting over 218 million active accounts according to GSMA’s State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2023, the […]

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AI & Computing

Lack of Tech Infrastructure Next Big Challenge Implementing AI Initiatives, Say IT Professionals

Artificial Intelligence has become the latest buzzword in the business world as companies worldwide look to implement AI in their processes. However, the implementation of AI has its own challenges, and according to the latest survey, proving the value of AI solutions to businesses might be the biggest one. According to the data presented here […]

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Business
  • February 29, 2024

Nigeria Acquires 10 Mobile Power Substations to Tackle Electricity Crisis

The Nigerian Government has bought over a total of 10 mobile power stations as part of . move to resolve challenges around power supply in the country, Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu revealed this on Wednesday, February 28, when he met with the Forum of Commissioners of Energy in Nigeria, in a bid to strengthen […]

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The graduate startups from Founders Institute.
 Technology
  • February 27, 2024

Nigeria Needs Game-Changing Legislation to Diversify Economy, Says Inuwa

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), needs relevant stakeholders to collaborate in leveraging this game-changing legislation to diversify the economy and create opportunities for indigenous tech innovation enterprises. According to the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, the Agency is in search for local partners for its Founder Institute (FI) 2023 Startup Accelerator Programme, […]

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L-R:DG, NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, Mr Abdulhamid Yahaya and Mr Jamil Galadanchi.
 Business
  • February 27, 2024

NITDA Assures of Commitment to Partnership that Drives eHealth in Nigeria through Digital Literacy 

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its dedication to collaborating with relevant development partners to achieve 95% digital literacy coverage in Nigeria by the end of 2030. Kashifu Inuwa , the Director General of NITDA, shared this commitment during discussions with e-health Africa, a development partner, during their working visit to the […]

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Rodger Werkhoven, independent creative director at OpenAI.
 Business
  • February 26, 2024

OpenAI Creative Director Tasks Nigerians on Adoption of AI to Grow Economy

Rodger Werkhoven, independent creative director at OpenAI, recently called upon Nigeria to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country’s economic growth and development. Werkhoven was in Lagos for a conference titled “Adapting AI for Nigeria – Creating Intelligent Solutions for a Unique Landscape.”The globally acclaimed Werkhoven shared the transformative possibilities of AI […]

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DG NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa and DG SMEDAN Mr Charles Odii.
 Technology
  • February 26, 2024

NITDA, SMEDAN Mulls Joint Programmes on Interventions for SMEs

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is considering collaborate with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) on joint programmes to build a database that will give insights into where to appropriately channel interventions. The initiative is part of the discussions between NITDA’s Director General Mr Kashifu Inuwa and his counterpart […]

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Business
  • February 26, 2024

SAP, Cisco, PayPal, and Farfetech Lead Massive Layoff in Tech Industry with Almost 41,800 Jobs Gone

After a shocking number of job cuts in 2023, the worst year the tech industry has ever seen, the massive wave of layoffs continues this year. Although the tech giants have weathered the crises and come out the other side relatively unharmed, many have continued cutting their staff numbers in the last two months. According […]

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Business
  • February 26, 2024

Seplat JV STEP Graduates 358 Teachers in Edo, Delta States

The NNPC E&P Limited/ Seplat Energy Joint Venture (JV) has graduated 331 teachers and 27 Chief Inspectors of Education (CIE) at the 2024 edition of the Seplat JV Education Summit and Seplat Teachers Empowerment Programme (STEP) graduation ceremony for Edo and Delta states. The events, held in Benin City, are hinged on the Joint Venture’s […]

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