As the clampdown on the access to the internet continues to rage on in some countries in Africa, Uganda has taken internet censorship to another level by instructing telecommunications companies and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) through the Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) to block local and international pornography websites. According to…
Author: Oluwasegun Olukotun
Register now for the first Southeast Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition schedule to hold from 20-21 September, 2018 at the Nike Resort, Enugu, Nigeria. The southeast Cybersecurity Conference & Exhibition (SECYCONE) fosters opportunities for IT professionals to network, build relationships, and explore new ideas. It brings together IT professionals, developers, decisions…
Startups seeking a platform to connect with investors can apply for the Startup Istanbul event scheduled to hold from 19 to 22 October, 2018. The Startup Istanbul is the leading startup event which brings together founders, investors and executives in the region. It’s a gathering of the leading startups, internet…
Registration is currently on for the Nigeria Innovation Summit schedule to hold from 25 September, 2018 at Ventures Park, Abuja to 26 September, 2018 at Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre, Abuja, Nigeria. The Nigeria Innovation Summit is an annual event that focuses on the need for the country, businesses, organizations, entrepreneurs…
Applications are on for the Nokia Open Innovation Challenge 2018. The Nokia Open Innovation is an annual global competition that seeks innovative technologies, products and solutions that can change the world. The focus of this year’s competition is industrial automation and the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) domain, with prize…
Application is open for the NASA International Space Apps Challenge schedule to hold from October 19 to 21, 2018. Space Apps is an international hackathon that occurs over 48 hours in cities around the world. Coders, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, technologists, and everyone enthusiastic about curiosity come together to…
Apply now for the Social Innovators Programmes 2018/19 Fellowship and Awards. The Social Innovators Programme & Awards (SIPA) is LEAP Africa’s platform for showcasing, empowering and equipping young change makers with requisite skills and effective tools for building sustainable enterprises. Over the past four(4) years, LEAP Africa with the support…
Application is now opened for the 38th GITEX Technology Week billed to hold from October 14 to 18, 2018 at the Dubai World Trade Center. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in Conjunction with the Office For ICT Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIIE) will sponsor tech driven startups in Nigeria…
Registration is now on for the Startup Anambra 2.0 conference schedule to hold in November 10, 2018 in Awka. Startup Anambra is a non-profit, non-governmental community of Startup founders/co-founders, innovative business owners, ideators, creators, software developers, business developers, investors as well as technology enthusiasts who are passionate about building innovative…
Siemens Stiftung has launched empowering people Award 2019, calling on social entrepreneurs and developers from across the world to submit their projects with impact. The “empowering people Network” offers inventors and organizations who are members an active platform for knowledge transfer, training, expert advice and the intensive exchange of experiences.…
Registration is currently on for the Google For Nigeria Event coming up from July 26th (12pm – 6pm) to July 27th 2018 (10am – 6pm) at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Google for Nigeria brings together users of Google products, partners, stakeholders and friends. It is an opportunity…
Applications are currently open for the Startup Chile Seed Acceleration program for companies with a functional product and early validation. Start-Up Chile (SUP) is a public startup accelerator created by the Chilean Government for high-potential entrepreneurs to bootstrap their startups and use Chile as a foundation. Today, Start-Up Chile is the…
Application is currently open for the Startup Reactor #6 2018 programme powered by Innoventures and VC4A. Startup Reactor is a 5-month program aimed at supporting and accelerating startups in Egypt with a high potential for accelerated growth. 40 startups will qualify for Ignition (Bootcamp stage) and will receive mentorship and training, with up to 15…
Do you have a great business idea in any sector or area and you seek a platform that will guide you in transforming it? Then this might just be for you. Application is currently open for the Roar Business Ideas Incubation programme. The Roar Nigeria Hub is a community that…
Are you a mentor, leader or aspiring to create a platform that supports STEM in Northern Nigeria? Then MAKIFA ( Network is the platform for you. MAKIFA Network has launched to support STEM leaders across Northern Nigeria. The platform basically connects ladies and mentors in various fields of STEM in…
The World Wide Web Foundation and the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI), in partnership with the Ghana Ministry of Communications, OSIWA, the African Development Bank and UN Women, are pleased to announce the 2nd Africa Summit on Women and Girls in Technology, which will be held October 9–11, 2018 in Accra,…
Guaranty Trust Bank is currently calling for participation in its recently launched Simple Change Big Impact Challenge aimed at funding community development projects nationwide. The Simple Change Big Impact Challenge is a CSR initiative by GTBank aimed at funding dozens of innovative ideas designed and executed by members of the…
CoLab is calling for applications for the 7th Batch of Code School currently open. Located in Kaduna State, CoLab is an innovation hub and a collaborative community for startups, innovators, creatives and entrepreneurs. CoLab seeks to create an environment that allows your natural curiosity foster learning, inspire creativity and innovation.…
Registration is on for the ‘Facebook for Creators’ training Programme in Nigeria. The Programme which is aimed at developing creative skills in Nigeria is a product of a collaboration between Facebook and Afrinolly; an entertainment mobile app. The Afrinolly Creative Hub located in the heart of Nigeria’s commercial city Lagos,…
Are you a storyteller? Do you believe in the power of stories disrupting the Media Industry? Are you a budding Cinematographer? Then this fellowship opportunity is just the right thing for you! This fellowship which is a 3-month intensive CcHUB Media Fellowship is meant for talented young people who have…