The on-going Skill Acquisition Training and Youth Empowerment Programme of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is fast gaining traction and the attention of many State government across the federation. The latest to buy into it is the Osun State Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke who […]
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MarkHack 2.0’s top 5 finalists will go through a 3-month incubation program at Eko Innovation Center, receiving $50,000 USD seed capital upon completion. MarkHack’s curator and Founder of Eko Innovation Center, Victor Afolabi, announced this at the event’s grand finale in Lagos, Nigeria. The program involved innovative pitch sessions, […]
The president of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, and former vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, are among the 30 million users who have joined Meta’s new platform, Threads. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, aims to reach one billion users in the near future. Threads, launched in over 100 […]
The technology brand,TECNO, announces the introduction of its environmentally-friendly ‘Magic Skin’ design, powered by recycled materials, contributing to the preservation of the planet and mitigating the adverse impacts of climate change. During a recent media parley in Lagos, the Marketing Manager of the company, Thompson Ani, revealed that TECNO is […]
The Chairman of the Trade Promotion Board at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCCI), Leye Kupoluyi, cautioned industrial entities about the impending disruptions caused by advancing technology at a media launch for this year’s Information Communication Technology and Telecommunications Expo. He emphasized the need for businesses to […]
Firstbank demonstrates its dedication to inventive financial solutions by introducing a Humanoid Robot at its Adetokunbo Ademola VI, Lagos Digital Experience Centre Branch. This cutting-edge robot incorporates Video Banking and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to serve as a friendly branch staff member. The introduction of this robot is part of Firstbank’s […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has urged organizations in the country to appoint data protection officers within six months. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner and CEO of NDPC, emphasized the importance of this measure in light of the substantial amount of data generated daily in Nigeria as the […]
Canada has launched its tech talent strategy to attract foreign experts to its thriving digital sector. The announcement was made by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Sean Fraser, at Collision 2023. The strategy includes an “innovation stream” providing open work permits for up to five years to […]
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 Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Umar Danbatta, announced that the Commission is in talks with Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet network, to make internet services more affordable and accessible in underserved areas of Nigeria. Additionally, he emphasized the Commission’s dedication to combating electronic fraud within the […]