Facebook Nigeria and co-Creation Hub has opened Innovation Showcase Week 2019, unveiling the latest transformative technologies that will redefine industries and solve some of the most pressing small and medium enterprise (SMEs) business and consumer challenges in Nigeria. A first of its kind event, over 20 exhibiting technology startups will…
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Nigeria Agric Tech startups, EZ-Farming has been shortlisted for the annual Georgetown University New Venture Prize. The startup will compete with 6 others for the coveted prize. The business pitch competition is hosted by Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business in conjunction with the Walsh School of Foreign Services’ African…
Advances in banking and financial technology mean more efficient solutions in dealing with the demands of an evolving market. As a bank marked with an identity of innovation, Wema Bank is a proven incubator of inventions and creative ideas, traits that continue to remain the hallmark of its operations long after its…
Ariana Grande has surpassed Selena Gomez to become the most followed woman on Instagram, notching over 146 million followers. Grande has 146,355,023 followers, ousting Selena Gomez who was formally the most followed woman with 146,295,281 followers. Grande has racked up even more fans since the news broke, with her Instagram…
For those in the travel industry, one of the most important and powerful emerging technology trends, which needs to be understood and explored, is the Internet of Things, or IoT for short. It has the potential to fundamentally changing how many tourism companies operate, improve their revenue management, and enhance…
Ten African startups are among 30 finalists competing in this year’s Next Billion EdTech Prize, which recognizes the most innovative uses of technology that have the potential to radically impact education in low income and emerging economies. The 30 finalists will compete in a pitch contest taking place at the Global…
OpenIDEO, sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is currently inviting applicants for its Empowering Caregivers in Immunization Innovation Challenge. Opportunity Areas Opportunity Areas are specific calls to action that guide community during the Ideas Phase. They serve as provocations that are intentionally aligned with the Challenge topic and…
It will only take you only three seconds to pair your AirPods with your iPhone and the rest of your Apple devices. However, pairing your AirPods with your Windows 10 PC requires a few extra steps, but shouldn’t take more than a minute. Pair AirPods with PC On your PC,…
MEST, the Pan-African training programme, seed fund, incubator and hub for tech entrepreneurs in Africa, has announced the 50 regional finalists of this year’s MEST Africa Challenge. The winner of the pitch competition, which is now in its second year, stands to receive up to $50 000 in equity investment from MEST and space…
OyaPay, a Nigerian mobile-based point-of-sale startup, has shut down after a year in business thanks to a funding dispute with one of the founder’s family members. OyaPay was one of several Nigerian startups looking to help wean the country off of cash, enabling small businesses to accept payments via mobile…
Nigeria’s digital publishing platform, Publiseer, has been selected to pitch at Startup Turkey Top 100 Demo Day. In an email from Elif Coskunkan, the company was made aware of its selection to Startup 100. Publiseer was selected as the top 100 from 120,000 startup applications from 150 countries. Only 1% of…
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) crazes didn’t die out with Pokémon GO. This dynamic-duo is alive, well, and benefit businesses. AR and VR technologies are living up to and surpassing expectations in terms of creating riveting user experiences. Using this technology has a unique way of increasing brand…
Jussie Smollett, who appears in Fox’s Empire, turned himself in to Chicago police, who face charges that he faked a late January attack in downtown Chicago. Smollett said two men yelled racial and homophobic slurs while beating him. Among the key pieces of evidence, Chicago cops used to determine Smollett’s…
Jumia Travel, the hotel & flight arm of Jumia has announced the launch of the 3rd edition of the annual Nigeria Travel Awards which is scheduled to hold on Monday, March 11th, 2019 at Jupiter Hall, Four Points by Sheraton. The online travel agency also disclosed that online voting for…
If you have ever thought that someone is spying on you, or that your government has a secret program to watch over you, it’s probably true. It’s also possible that your computer is already infected with spyware and has been sharing your information with the perpetrator for some time now.…
mSurvey has announced follow-on investment by private sector financing institution Proparco. This follows mSurvey’s series A investment led by Africa focused venture firm TLcom Capital with investment from Social Capital, Kapor Capital, Golden Palm, and Richard Owen co-creator of globally recognised customer loyalty metric, the Net Promoter Score (NPS). This…
The Chief Executive Officer of Jumia Nigeria, Mrs Juliet Anammah has called on all the presidential candidates and those vying for the National Assembly seats in the 2019 general elections to prioritize making significant investment in infrastructure development as well as promote bills that will foster the country’s digital economy,…
When the story of the attack on Empire star, Jussie Smollett broke on January 29, social media went berzerk as everyone rallied around the gay actor. The attack was reported as a racist and homophobic attack which made the reactions more intense. The 35-year-old Jussie Smollett had flown into Chicago…
Nigerian health startup, Oncopadi, has been selected to participate in the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 taking place between February 25th – 28th in Spain. Oncopadi will be joining nine other African startups at the global event. This opportunity is powered by Telecel Global, who would be introducing these African startups (chosen…
The Tony Elumelu Foundation, an African-funded and founded philanthropy committed to empowering African entrepreneurs, has announced its last call for applications into its prestigious 2019 Entrepreneurship Programme. The application portal, launched on January 1, 2019, will close on March 1, 2019. Selected beneficiaries will join 4,470 current alumni and will…