Archives Tag: technology
Pegasus Fintech Challenge 2021
April 19, 2022
DLM Capital Group is announcing the Pegasus FinTech Challenge 2021 through its Digital Bank subsidiary @BankSofri in partnership with the African FinTech Foundry (AFF). Read more about FinTech In partnership with Africa FinTech Foundry, Pegasus FinTech Challenge aims to help accelerate seeding funding and investments in FinTech startups. Application is only open to FinTech … Continue reading Pegasus Fintech Challenge 2021
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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
NITDA DG, Kashifu Abdullahi, Visits Rack Centre, Commends Massive Infrastructural Development
April 19, 2022
Mr Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, The Director-General of the National Information Technology Agency, NITDA, Nigeria’s technology regulatory agency, has commended the massive infrastructural investment taking place at Rack Centre, West Africa’s leading carrier-neutral data centre saying it aligns with the Agency’s objective of increasing capacity and enabling local hosting in Nigeria based data centres. Mr … Continue reading NITDA DG, Kashifu Abdullahi, Visits Rack Centre, Commends Massive Infrastructural Development
Savvy Reaches 108 Countries Within 90 Days
April 19, 2022
Within three months, Savvy, a non-profit organization, founded on the 4th of August, 2020, has today, surpassed its presence in 100 countries. Barely 90 days ago, the non-profit organization, launched its flagship program for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs around the world, passionate about solving some of the world’s most pressing problems through innovation and … Continue reading Savvy Reaches 108 Countries Within 90 Days
Up To ₦1 Million On Offer In The Ekiti Enterprise Challenge 2020
April 19, 2022
The Ekiti Enterprise Challenge is a competition organized to encourage the entrepreneurial drive of businesspeople in Ekiti State. Entrepreneurs with ideas that can generate significant revenues, lead to the employment of many people, and scale beyond the state are invited to apply. Read more about Business Selected participants will pitch their idea at the … Continue reading Up To ₦1 Million On Offer In The Ekiti Enterprise Challenge 2020
Carbon Outlines Commitment To Growing Nigerian SMEs, Launches ‘Carbon For Business’
April 19, 2022
In today’s emerging markets, starting and running a business is possible by having a combination of the right technology, payment infrastructure, legal obligation and access to affordable finance. Unfortunately, banks and other financial service providers have not been able to meet the demands for an efficient and accessible technology platform that will help businesses … Continue reading Carbon Outlines Commitment To Growing Nigerian SMEs, Launches ‘Carbon For Business’
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Andela Expands Presence To All African Countries
April 19, 2022
Global Technology Network to Double Engineering Talent Pool as it Transitions to Fully-Remote Model. Andela, the global talent company that helps companies build remote engineering teams, will now accept engineers from all African countries, in a bid to double its global talent pool and connect an even greater number of specialised engineers with opportunities. The … Continue reading Andela Expands Presence To All African Countries
BUSINESS Food TECH Top 100 SMEs
2019 CN’s Top 100 Emerging SMEs: Cato Foods
April 19, 2022
Cato Foods is an emerging Nigerian food production company that utilizes technology for the mass processing, packaging, and supply of edible commodities. The company aims to bolster the living standards of consumers especially those at the lower rung of society, by providing inventive, nourishing but inexpensive food products. Read more about 2019 CN’s Top 100 … Continue reading 2019 CN’s Top 100 Emerging SMEs: Cato Foods
Nigeria Is Highly Competitive On The Digital Space: Abdullahi
April 19, 2022
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has stated that Nigeria has carved a niche as one of the most digitally competitive nations globally. This remarks comes after President Muhammadu Buhari redesigned the Ministry of Communications into the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. Abdullahi during a webinar … Continue reading Nigeria Is Highly Competitive On The Digital Space: Abdullahi
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Founder Institute and Semicolon Team Up to Support Early-Stage Founders with Technical Resources
April 19, 2022
Collaboration will lead to the creation of the Semicolon Frontiers Technology Fellowship for each Cohort of The Founder Institute in Lagos. The Founder Institute, the world’s largest pre-seed accelerator program, and Semicolon, an organisation turning Africa’s vibrant youth population into an army of technologists – software developers, enterprise architects, project managers, etc., are announcing a … Continue reading Founder Institute and Semicolon Team Up to Support Early-Stage Founders with Technical Resources
Africa’s Largest Startup And Technology Conference – Techpoint Build 2020 Is Finally Here
April 19, 2022
You know personal development is just what it is – personal. Growth has to come from a place of consciousness and intentionality that others cannot give you. While you may be well placed with opportunities and talent, you must have the will to grow and develop yourself for you to experience growth. That being said, … Continue reading Africa’s Largest Startup And Technology Conference – Techpoint Build 2020 Is Finally Here
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West Africa Trade and Investment Forum
April 19, 2022
We are pleased to invite you to the 2nd Edition of the West Africa Trade and Investment Forum: Conference and Exhibition (WATIF 2020) which is themed: “Facilitating Trade and Development Through Technology, Virtual Connections and Regional Cooperation”. The event is scheduled to hold in Ghana on the 24th and 25th March, 2020. The maiden edition … Continue reading West Africa Trade and Investment Forum
ITScope InterAd Solution
April 19, 2022
In the 21st century the world has seen business transactions carried out on an easier and faster scale through the use of technological innovations. Advancement in technology has placed developed countries in a position to continue dominating proceedings in the global business market. In Nigeria, ITScope, a business solutions company with the major aim of … Continue reading ITScope InterAd Solution
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Did You Know Your Smartwatch Uses ‘Internet Of Things’?
April 19, 2022
Internet of Things (also known as IoT) is changing people’s lives at many levels daily and in a different part of the world and it is gradually taking Nigeria by the storm. Every day, we see people wearing beautiful watches that ooze of sophistication. Some people go on to buy them just to have one … Continue reading Did You Know Your Smartwatch Uses ‘Internet Of Things’?
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Fintechs in Nigeria: Paga
April 19, 2022
There’s an army of unbanked people existing outside of Nigeria’s financial system. These individuals, numbering in the tens of millions, are saving money and conducting all their transactions with cash. The joys of electronic money transfers and the safety of bank accounts are a world away from them. It’s this vast population that Paga serves. … Continue reading Fintechs in Nigeria: Paga
