CloudClinic Limited (CCL), a digital healthcare service company, has launched its cloud-based healthcare solution called CloudClinic to facilitate virtual consultation between patients and licensed medical practitioners. The platform makes it possible for anyone to access affordable health care from the comfort of their homes, offices or on the go with the aid of their internet-enabled […]
Read MoreOpera, the company behind the family of popular mobile browsers that boast over 100 million monthly active users across Africa – is announcing an exciting new browser mode for football fans. The reboot will offer an in-depth football experience built right into the data-saving Opera Mini Browser, enabling fans to follow action from around the […]
Read MoreThe Nasarawa State Government has inaugurated the State Digital Transformation Technical Working Group (DTTWG) which would ensure the launch of the State’s Electronic-Government master plan. The DTTWG would also reduce the Information and Communication Technology bottlenecks in doing businesses in the State. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony in Lafia on Tuesday, Acting Head of Service […]
Read MoreAs organisations across the globe contend with an increasing number of cyberattacks, schools and higher learning institutions are looking for innovative and cost-effective ways to protect their students, staff, and data from breaches and ransomware. “Unfortunately, cybercriminals don’t consider the ramifications of cyberattacks on schools. However, increasing cybersecurity awareness and allocating resources effectively can help […]
Read MoreAfrica’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition has opened entries for African entrepreneurs to apply for its fifth annual edition. The philanthropic initiative, sponsored by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, was founded by the Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative, the Jack Ma Foundation’s flagship philanthropic programme in Africa. According to a statement, the competition aims […]
Read MoreThe trend of the digital economy, which gained momentum with the global pandemic, is facing a threat from the rising number of cyber security risks. A recent report identified that 90% of businesses in Africa operate without cyber security protocols in place. The report underlined that not only established companies, but also start-ups based in […]
Read MoreLeaders in the Nigerian academic community have set the 2023 Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for research in their sphere of operation. They hope to grow research proposal success rate from 5% to 10%, and generate $1,500,000 in research grants. Giving details of the KPI, the Vice Chancellor Prof. Abiodun Musa AIBINU, Summit University Offa, Kwara […]
Read MoreAfrica Data Centres, a business of Cassava Technologies a pan-African technology group, has partnered with TechAccess, to implement a Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution in Lagos, Cape Town and Nairobi facilities. DCIM software is used to measure, monitor and manage all of the IT equipment and supporting infrastructure housed within data centres. As the […]
Read MoreThe latest cohort of candidates for the SAP Young Professionals Program (as part of Skills for Africa) has graduated, providing a welcome boost to the digital transformation efforts of organisations in East and West Africa. A total of 26 candidates graduated, hailing from Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Ghana. Amin Meqdadi, Head of Mid-Market for […]
Read MoreThe National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Uniccon Group of Companies to foster the development and growth of local contents in the Nigerian technology industry. Under the terms of the MoU, NITDA and UNICCON, a company that unveiled Africa’s First Humanoid Robot, Omeife, will collaborate to […]
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