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ACT Foundation Changemakers Innovation Challenge 2021 For African Entrepreneurs | Apply Now
April 19, 2022
Application is ongoing for the ACT Foundation Changemakers Innovation Challenge 2021. This challenge is for African Entrepreneurs who are looking to grow their businesses but are financially incapable to do so. The Changemakers Innovation Challenge is sponsored by ACT Foundation to support social enterprises across countries in Africa that are focused on technology and the … Continue reading ACT Foundation Changemakers Innovation Challenge 2021 For African Entrepreneurs | Apply Now
Ecobank And Microsoft Collaborate To Help Convert African SMEs To Digital Businesses
April 19, 2022
The realities of the pandemic and extended lockdown are already making business owners redraw their business strategies. Many are now considering approaching the market via online channels and solutions providers are helping these businesses achieve their aim with the assistance of tech. Read more about Tech The extended lockdowns particularly disrupted supply chains, shrunk … Continue reading Ecobank And Microsoft Collaborate To Help Convert African SMEs To Digital Businesses
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Sungbo’s Eredo: Africa’s Largest Single Ancient Monument
April 19, 2022
The Sungbo’s Eredo is a 160 km rampart equipped with guard houses and moats. Sungbo’s Eredo is a system of defensive walls and ditches that is located southwest of the Yoruba town of Ijebu Ode in Ogun State, southwest Nigeria. Read more about History It was built in 800-1000 AD in honour of the … Continue reading Sungbo’s Eredo: Africa’s Largest Single Ancient Monument
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Did You Know? Discover Nigeria History
The Discovery Of The Dufuna Canoe, Africa’s Oldest Boat
April 19, 2022
Africa’s oldest known boat, the Dufuna canoe was discovered in Dufuna village, Yobe state, by a Fulani Herdsman in May 1987, while he dug a well. Since the Dufuna canoe was discovered, archaeologists have been in a frenzy about it. Read more about History The canoe which was excavated by a combined team of … Continue reading The Discovery Of The Dufuna Canoe, Africa’s Oldest Boat
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Apply For The GameUpAfrica Bootcamp
April 19, 2022
Gaming has evolved from a simple way to pass the time to one of the most profitable industries. Usage data has shown that 59.9% of games were played on mobile compared to 28.70% and 16.11% played on PC and console, respectively in 2020. Read more about Tech Africa’s gaming industry has been experiencing unprecedented growth for … Continue reading Apply For The GameUpAfrica Bootcamp
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Nigeria Leading Mobile App Downloads In Africa
April 19, 2022
Internet penetration, as well as mobile phone penetration, is often derided as exaggerated in Nigeria. Read more about Tech But some recent figures indicating the contrary has shown that mobile app installation increase is as a result of a mix of smartphone adoption and internet penetration to communities where the internet didn’t exist previously … Continue reading Nigeria Leading Mobile App Downloads In Africa
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Video Of The Week: How A Nigerian Started An African Shoe Company With $100 in Lagos
April 19, 2022
There’s a lot of opportunity in Nigeria if you go searching. All it takes is a curious mind and the willingness to explore the greatness the country has to offer. Read more about Video of the week In our video of the week, filmmaker and Youtuber, Tayo Aina interviews Tunde Owolabi, a young Nigerian … Continue reading Video Of The Week: How A Nigerian Started An African Shoe Company With $100 in Lagos
Publiseer Ventures Into Music Licensing For African Creatives
April 19, 2022
The digital content distribution company, Publiseer, has now launched its music licensing services to musicians on its platform, including future ones to be onboarded. Having recently crossed the 7,000 user mark, the digital media company has also launched its digital content distribution services to Francophone Africa, starting with creatives in Senegal, Ivory Coast, and … Continue reading Publiseer Ventures Into Music Licensing For African Creatives
Apply For The LEAP Africa Social Innovators Program
April 19, 2022
LEAP Africa has announced that applications are now open for its Social Innovators Program and Awards. Read more about Opportunities The LEAP Africa Social Innovators Program and Awards is a platform for equipping and empowering young people with the skills and tools they will need to build sustainable enterprises. The accelerator-style fellowship began in … Continue reading Apply For The LEAP Africa Social Innovators Program
Founder Institute To Showcase New Portfolio Companies From Africa
April 19, 2022
Founder Institute, the world’s largest pre-seed accelerator, will be showcasing some of the graduating companies from its accelerators in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. This is the first time such a combined event is happening, and it is all aimed at showcasing how founders are tackling real problems in Africa. This event would see … Continue reading Founder Institute To Showcase New Portfolio Companies From Africa
Win A ₦5 Million Grant In The Access Bank Womenpreneur Pitch-A-Ton Africa 2021
April 19, 2022
Access Bank has announced that it is receiving applications for its Womenpreneur Pitch-A-Ton Africa program for 2021. The program gives female entrepreneurs the chance to win a ₦5 million grant and participate in a mini-MBA. Read more about Opportunities Access Bank Pitch-A-Ton is part of the bank’s W-Initiative, which it launched in 2006. Through … Continue reading Win A ₦5 Million Grant In The Access Bank Womenpreneur Pitch-A-Ton Africa 2021
Chidi Nwaogu Announced As One Of The Laureates Of The French-African Young Leaders
April 19, 2022
Serial tech entrepreneur and software developer, Chidi Nwaogu, has been announced as one of the laureates of the French-African Young Leaders 2021. This year, many took a chance, with nearly 3,000 applications received. However, the French-African Foundation had to select only 100 laureates from the very high quality of profiles it received. According to … Continue reading Chidi Nwaogu Announced As One Of The Laureates Of The French-African Young Leaders
Ehizua Hub Officially Opens Africa’s Number One Education And Creative Technology Hub In Lagos
April 19, 2022
Ehizua Hub, a social enterprise and Africa’s number one Education and creative technology hub has officially opened the first of its kind, Education and Creative Technology hub located in the Lekki area of Lagos State Nigeria. With the sole aim of making online learning of creative technology programs easily accessible in Nigeria and Africa … Continue reading Ehizua Hub Officially Opens Africa’s Number One Education And Creative Technology Hub In Lagos
Herbert Wigwe Wins African Banker Of The Year
April 19, 2022
High profile Nigerian banker and the Group Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank Plc, Mr Herbert Wigwe, has won the prize for the African Banker of the Year for the second time in a row. In a statement made public by Access Bank on Sunday, June 27th, 2021, it was disclosed that Wigwe clinched the … Continue reading Herbert Wigwe Wins African Banker Of The Year
Sir Bill Beaumont To Chair The Jury Of The Rugby Africa Media And Photography Awards
April 19, 2022
Out of 105 countries playing competitive rugby in the world, one-third are African nations. The inaugural Rugby Africa Media and Photography Awards is pleased to announce World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont as Chair of the jury. World Rugby is the world governing body for the sport of rugby union. World Rugby organises the … Continue reading Sir Bill Beaumont To Chair The Jury Of The Rugby Africa Media And Photography Awards
