Identification solutions startup Seamfix, which provides identity creation, verification, and transaction accreditation solutions for large organisations and government agencies, operates primarily, has raised $4.5 million from its first institutional investor, Alitheia IDF, in order to grow its operations outside of Nigeria. This was made known by Chimezie Emewulu, the company’s […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced it will conduct the first-ever free computer-based mock exam for private candidates gearing up for the 2024 first-series West African Senior Secondary School Examination (WASSCE). This was disclosed by the Acting Head of Public Affairs at WAEC national office in Lagos, Moyosola […]
The surge in international demand has rallied the world’s largest tech and start-up event to scale even higher and bigger in 2023, spearheading a global tech takeover across two Dubai mega venues next month. The 43rd edition of GITEX GLOBAL will take place from 16-20 October 2023, the blockbuster tech […]
United Bank for Africa, a leading Pan African bank with operations in 20 countries in Africa has launched a new product, Braille Account, an account for visually impaired individuals. A brilliant initiative that showcases the bank’s belief in equal access to financial services recognizing the need to achieve financial inclusion. […]
The Government of Rwanda in efforts to strengthen its digital economy and establish a strong digital service delivery ecosystem, plans to issue digital identity (ID) cards to residents and citizens including stateless persons, and children at birth. The digital ID card is set to replace the physical ones it currently […]
GMD Group in partnership with Eko innovation Centre in its unwavering drive to support the growth and development of marketing and media industries, and inspire the next generation of marketing and media professionals in Nigeria, has flagged off MarkHack 2.0, with the theme ‘Unlocking The Power Of The Creative Economy’. […]
The SecureHack 1.0 Finale is set to be an unparalleled spectacle, showcasing groundbreaking innovation with top-selected teams vying for the take-home prize. Â SecureHack Finale will showcase unprecedented innovation with top-selected teams vying for the take-home prize. The hackathon, which was launched in February, garnered over 400 registrations from participants to […]
Ivorian Technology entrepreneur, Alain Capo has won World Literacy Award for his outstanding contribution in the individual category which celebrates his contribution to Smartphone Language Development that promotes literacy in Ivory Coast. He was among five hundred literacy specialists, 40 ambassadors and high commissioners present during the presentation ceremony at […]
Global tech pioneers and innovators are preparing to supercharge double-digit business growth across Africa, as they eagerly anticipate the debut of the continent’s largest and most inclusive tech and start-up event in Marrakech, Morocco. GITEX Africa will open doors for the first time from 31 May-2 June 2023, welcoming 500 […]
The Federal Government has announced the removal of excise duty for telecom sub-sector after six months of intense deliberations. Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, disclosed this Tuesday in Abuja at a briefing to provide updates on the status of the 5 per cent excise […]
