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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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TECH

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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Fashion video

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

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BUSINESS Entertainment

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

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BUSINESS Opportunities

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

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Press Release

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 

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Opportunities

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

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TECH

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

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EDUCATION Press Release TECH

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

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BUSINESS

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

SPORTS

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

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BUSINESS TECH

The Impact Of Twitter Ban On Commerce In Africa

April 19, 2022

  Over the years, Twitter has come to be more than just your regular social media platform for idle gossip or catching up on trends. It has become a massive tool that plays a huge role in a country’s economy—especially now that the world has gone digital. Read more about Tech The social media platform … Continue reading The Impact Of Twitter Ban On Commerce In Africa

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Press Release TECH

Backed With $100K Investment, PayDay Is Bridging The Gap Between Talent And Opportunity In Africa

April 19, 2022

A lot of people say “Africa is the future”, however, there are a handful of people doing the work required to ensure that Africa is not left behind. Favour Ori is a young entrepreneur working tirelessly with his team at TalentMatch to ensure accessibility of employment in technology on the African continent, with its flagship … Continue reading Backed With $100K Investment, PayDay Is Bridging The Gap Between Talent And Opportunity In Africa

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Did You Know?

Did You Know? Lejja, The Oldest Iron-Smelting Site In West Africa

April 19, 2022

  Iron has extensive uses in today’s world. It’s important for the production of steel, which is in turn used for making cutlery cookware, and many household appliances. Iron is also used in the manufacture of ships, aircraft, bridges, and buildings. Read more about Did you know? But four thousand years ago, people in what … Continue reading Did You Know? Lejja, The Oldest Iron-Smelting Site In West Africa

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apps TECH

App Of The Week: Bundle Africa

April 19, 2022

Bundle Africa is a social payment app launched to streamline the process of buying and selling cryptos using different currencies in Africa. The idea behind the app is to make trading in cryptos feel as easy as trading in any traditional currency. Read more about App of the week Although Bundle currently accepts the Nigerian … Continue reading App Of The Week: Bundle Africa

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