The Airtel Africa Foundation has announced the launch of the prestigious ‘Airtel Africa Fellowship Program,’ designed to support undergraduate students enrolled at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) Zanzibar, the first-ever foreign campus of an IIT. This Fellowship, with an initial investment of $500,000, aims to provide financial support […]
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In a significant step towards advancing women’s participation in the tech industry, the upcoming Women Entrepreneurs & Executives in Tech Summit (WEETS) 2024 is set to bring together industry leaders and innovators from across all sectors. With support from key players such as ALX, MTN, Geniserve, Digital Reality, Xpress Payment Solutions and others, […]
At the 11th PROPAK West Africa 2024: Smart Packaging Conference, held at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu called on food processing companies to adopt biodegradable and compostable packaging materials to promote environmental sustainability. Represented by Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, […]
As Nigeria stands at the forefront of a technological revolution, the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on national development has become a critical topic of discussion. The nation, eager to harness the immense potential of AI, is witnessing a concerted effort among various stakeholders to explore the prospects, policies, and […]
The 2024 Digivation Future Summit & Awards, Africa’s premier gathering of futurists, brought together industry stakeholders, regulators, and policymakers to address the critical need for an equitable balance between fostering innovation, preserving culture, and implementing effective regulations within Nigeria’s technology space. This year’s theme, “Governance, People, Innovation, and the Future […]
In an ever evolving tech driven world , Individuals , private and as well As corporate bodies create different methodologies in the ways they unwind after a busy and hectic day at their various levels of endeavors. The opening ceremony proper of Planet J’ s Lounge and Night Club, kick […]
Severe flooding in northern Nigeria has killed over 80% of the animals at a major zoo in Borno State, home to species ranging from lions and crocodiles to buffalo and ostriches. The devastating impact on Sanda Kyarimi Park Zoo, located in Maiduguri, has left the facility grappling with significant losses. […]
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has apprehended three bookshop owners in Rivers State on suspicion of involvement in book piracy. The arrests followed a recent anti-piracy operation within the Port Harcourt metropolis, according to the Director of the NCC Port Harcourt Directorate, Abdul Babatunde. Babatunde revealed that during the operation, […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with Huawei, the IPv6 Forum, and the IPv6 Council Nigeria, successfully hosted the IPv6 Driven Digital Summit, themed “Bringing Net 5.5G Into Reality: Inspiring New Growth.” The event, held at the Digital Economy Complex in Mbora, marked a pivotal moment in […]
The Lagos State Government is set to launch the second phase of its ‘Ounje Eko’ discount market initiative this weekend, with MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank (PSB) once again appointed as the official payment service provider for the scheme. The first phase of the initiative was successfully launched in March earlier […]