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Did You Know? Nigeria Has The Largest Number Of Tech Hubs In Africa
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is home to one of Africa’s top startup ecosystems. The energy, innovation, and drive of its entrepreneurs and their teams have produced many impressive products that solve some of the country’s pressing problems. From agriculture to finance, healthcare and education, these startups are shaking up the status quo and bringing positive change to … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria Has The Largest Number Of Tech Hubs In Africa
Tech Opportunity: Binance Unveils Crypto Masterclass For African Developers
April 19, 2022
The world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange service, Binance will be hosting its next masterclass this January and all those invested in the emerging asset class are encouraged to attend. The goal with this masterclass is to train 1000 African blockchain developers to develop and grow their DApps on Binance’s Smart Chain. This masterclass will be … Continue reading Tech Opportunity: Binance Unveils Crypto Masterclass For African Developers
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African Edtech Startup uLesson Secures $7.5mn Series A Funding
April 19, 2022
Owl Ventures leads round with TLcom Capital, Founder Collective and LocalGlobe to scale digital access to education to millions across Africa uLesson, the African learning technology platform, has closed a $7.5mn Series A round led by Owl Ventures, with inclusion from existing investors, TLcom Capital and Founder Collective and participation from new investor LocalGlobe. Tory Patterson, Managing Director of Owl Ventures, joins … Continue reading African Edtech Startup uLesson Secures $7.5mn Series A Funding
Bad Leadership: A Pandemic In Africa
April 19, 2022
For a continent blessed with great riches, Africa seems to have continued its speedy regression. The African region is blessed with great natural resources; from crude oil in Nigeria to large diamond deposit in Angola and Botswana to gold in South Africa to Nickel and Uranium in Burundi to Iron Ore in Mauritania, not forgetting … Continue reading Bad Leadership: A Pandemic In Africa
TeamApt Announces New Consumer Focus And West & North Africa Expansion Plans For 2021
April 19, 2022
Nigerian fintech to pivot business model from serving banks to delivering products for consumers and businesses TeamApt, the Nigerian fintech company that provides digital financial services solutions and payment infrastructure, today announced that it will be shifting its focus from delivering financial services products to banks to delivering products for consumers and businesses, as it … Continue reading TeamApt Announces New Consumer Focus And West & North Africa Expansion Plans For 2021
Artificial Intelligence Helping African Farmers In The Fight Against Locusts
April 19, 2022
Kuzi is a free early warning tool, delivered by SMS, that helps farmers across Africa to predict and control locust attacks. Kuzi uses satellite data, soil sensor data, ground meteorological observation, and machine learning to predict the breeding, occurrence, and migration routes of desert locusts. Farmers and pastoralists receive free SMS alerts 2-3 months … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence Helping African Farmers In The Fight Against Locusts
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Nature’s Pharmacy: Health Benefits Of African Walnut
April 19, 2022
Hello dear readers, how are you doing today? How have you been enjoying your week? Compliments of the season to you all. Let us thank God that we have been able to witness another end of the year, this turbulent 2020 is over. 2021 is another year and I pray that it will be a … Continue reading Nature’s Pharmacy: Health Benefits Of African Walnut
Enyimba Falls In Sudan While Rivers United Takes Victory In South Africa
April 19, 2022
Nigeria Professional Football League giants, Enyimba FC, were beaten 3-0 by Sudanese side, Al Merreikh in their first CAF Champions League game at the Al-Hilal Stadium on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. A sixth-minute effort saw Saifeldin Maki dribble past Enyimba goalkeeper, Bassa Djeri, to gift the hosts the lead. The Peoples Elephant (Enyimba) would … Continue reading Enyimba Falls In Sudan While Rivers United Takes Victory In South Africa
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Nourishing Africa Entrepreneur Support Program
April 19, 2022
Nourishing Africa has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation and U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) to launch the Entrepreneurs Support Program. Read more about Agriculture This program is designed to support MSMEs across Nigerian agriculture and food landscapes to rebuild and strengthen their businesses. This program targets micro and small-scale enterprises run by young people critical … Continue reading Nourishing Africa Entrepreneur Support Program
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Judo: Enku Ekuta Wins Bronze At The African Senior Championship
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s sole Judo representative at the 41st African Seniors Championships in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Enku Ekuta, made the nation proud after winning bronze for Nigeria at the tournament. On Friday, December 18, 2020, the Nigerian beat Cape Verde’s Billet Sandrine with an ippon in the 63kg women category to win bronze. Ekuta who got to … Continue reading Judo: Enku Ekuta Wins Bronze At The African Senior Championship
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AppsAfrica Awards 2020 – Winners Announced
April 19, 2022
Twelve winners of the AppsAfrica Awards 2020 which celebrate the best in mobile and tech from across Africa have been announced. The AppsAfrica Awards strive to showcase leading ventures from across the continent each year and provide winners with industry recognition, global publicity, and potential investment. AppsAfrica Winners are also invited to join Africa Tech Summit in 2021 connecting with … Continue reading AppsAfrica Awards 2020 – Winners Announced
Founder Institute (FI) Announces Pacer Ventures As Investor In Residence For Its African Accelerators
April 19, 2022
Founder Institute (FI), the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator, today announces Pacer Ventures as ‘Investor in Residence’ for the Founder Institute’s African Accelerator program. As part of the program, all startups that graduate the Founder Institute in Africa will be reviewed by Pacer Ventures for potential investment in their seed or pre-seed round of … Continue reading Founder Institute (FI) Announces Pacer Ventures As Investor In Residence For Its African Accelerators
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Emerges First Nigerian Woman To Be Crowned Forbes Africa Person Of the Year
April 19, 2022
Popular Nigerian economist and development expert, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, has hit another milestone in her career after emerging as the first Nigerian woman to win the Forbes Africa Person of the Year award (for 2020). Ngozi (former Nigerian Finance Minister) is equally in pole position to become the next Director-General of world trade ruling … Continue reading Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Emerges First Nigerian Woman To Be Crowned Forbes Africa Person Of the Year
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KASOOKOO Cloud: African Business Digital Transformation
April 19, 2022
Yuave Ltd, a SaaS (software as a service) provider based in the UK has launched Kasookoo – its cutting-edge digital cloud telephony and productivity solution in the African market. This is the latest in its suite of products that have been shaping the landscape of verticals that are seeking to take poll position offered … Continue reading KASOOKOO Cloud: African Business Digital Transformation
Printivo Launches Promostack in Nigeria and South Africa
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s foremost online print platform, Printivo, has launched Promostack, a dedicated e-commerce platform for individuals, SMEs, and large corporations to order promotional items, corporate gifts, and merchandise for every occasion across Nigeria and South Africa. Promostack aims to allow Africans to find and order the very best customised gifts and promotional items around the world … Continue reading Printivo Launches Promostack in Nigeria and South Africa
