The Africa Startup Festival has called for increased innovation to drive the growth and transformation of Africa’s startup ecosystem. Held recently in Lagos, the 2024 edition of the festival brought together over 3,000 stakeholders, including innovators, investors, and policymakers from…
Funding for climate tech startups in Africa dropped sharply to just $900,000 in the third quarter of 2024, a stark decline from the $325m raised in the first half of the year. This significant downturn reflects a broader global trend,…
The Managing Director of PalmPay Nigeria, Chika Nwosu, has called for greater collaboration among individuals, businesses, and governments to combat the rising threat of fraud in the country. Speaking during PalmPay’s Anti-Fraud Walk on Saturday, organised as part of the…
Logistics apps enable users to shop from the comfort of their homes and have items delivered directly to their doorstep, saving time and effort, JUSTICE OKAMGBA writes Shopping on international e-commerce platforms like Amazon, AliExpress, Taobao, Pinduoduo, and 1688 has…
IHS Nigeria, a subsidiary of IHS Holding Limited, has announced a strategic partnership with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments and the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy to digitise Nigeria’s cultural heritage. According to a…
Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding the data centre market in East and West Africa. This move comes in response to the rapid digitalisation and increasing internet penetration across the…
Flymate Travel Limited, a leading provider of innovative travel solutions, has announced the launch of Visadoc, designed to simplify and improve travel experiences worldwide. The mobile app features a seamless visa application process, allowing users to apply for visas, complete…
Airtel Nigeria has signed a partnership agreement with Mobihealth International to provide telemedicine services across Nigeria, aiming to enhance healthcare access, particularly in underserved regions. The agreement was finalisedy at Airtel’s office in Lagos. They said the collaboration will allow…
Nigeria’s tier-one lender, Zenith Bank, announced that its recently upgraded core IT system will significantly enhance customer experience and service delivery. The overhaul is part of the bank’s strategy to stay ahead in digital banking and improve overall operational efficiency.…
Schneider Electric has announced its role as the power infrastructure provider for NBOX1, East Africa’s largest hyperscale, AI-ready, and carrier-neutral data centre, operated by iXAfrica Data Centres. In a statement on Sunday, the company highlighted that its solutions, including medium…
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