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- 26 Nov 2013
AfDB, African Virtual University Discuss Benefits of e-Learning
Stefan Muller, Lead Economist of the African Development Bank's (AfDB) East Africa Regional Resource Center (EARC) has said that the bank consider the African Virtual University (AVU) Project very…
- 29 Jul 2016
Microsoft Imagine 2016: Team Nigeria Targets 10m Virtually Impaired African
After an impressive presentation at the ongoing Microsoft Imagine Cup Competition holding in Seattle, Washington, the United States of America, Obasegun Ayodele, spokesperson of Team Nigeria, has…
- 22 Feb 2018
CSR: UBA Foundation Commissions Link Bridge @ Usman Danfodiyo University,Presents Leo Virtual Banker to Students
UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility Arm of Pan- African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has completed the construction of a pedestrian bridge primarily for…
- 27 Apr 2020
ADI Plans Virtual Seminar on Macro-economic Policy Responses to COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa
The African Development Institute (ADI), jointly with anchor economic policy think-tanks and universities in Africa, including the African Economic Research Consortium, will host a virtual seminar on…
- 9 Jul 2025
UpSkill Universe Launches 'Skills for Business' to Empower 10,000 African SMEs, in Collaboration with HP and Google
UpSkill Universe has announced the launch of the Skills for Business programme, a new initiative to help 10,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria and South Africa build critical…
- 7 Jul 2020
Covenant University Partners Coursera for Full-scale Blended Learning
African higher education institution Covenant University has partnered with online learning platform Coursera to address the need for job-relevant skills on the continent. According to a statement…
- News4 Sept 2026
UpSkill Universe, HP Launch AI Skills for Business Programme to Empower 55,000 African SMEs
HP and UpSkill Universe, Sub-Saharan Africa's leading AI and business skills training partner, have launched the AI Skills for Business Programme to give 55,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria and South Africa access to free, practical AI skills.
- 27 Mar 2022
Young African Team Wins PMI’s First-Ever Make Reality Challenge
Four Rwandan students enrolled at the African Leadership University beat tough competition from 10,000 other Rising Leaders to emerge winners at the first ever global Make Reality Challenge hosted by…
- 24 Aug 2016
ATCON, NiRA & UI Tap AFRINIC to Train Network Engineers on IPv6 Migration
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON); Nigeria internet Registration Association (NiRA) and University of Ibadan in conjunction with African Network Information Center…
- 4 May 2020
HP, African Union Partner for Distance Learning in 55 African Countries During COVID-19
At the Extra-Ordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Education, Science and Technology held virtually on 30th April 2020, HP and the African Union Commission (AUC) agreed to join…
- 19 Jul 2021
African ICT Foundation Partners UNESCO to Host Regional Stakeholders Forum on Internet Governance Policy
The African ICT Foundation is partnering with the UNESCO to host a stakeholders’ engagement for the advancement of evidence-based policy making of Internet governance The virtual event, which holds…
- 5 Sept 2021
Accra Institute of Technology Graduates 8th Batch of PhDs
The Accra Institute of Technology (AIT), a leading technology-focused private university has further helped to increase Africa’s rising number of scholars in technology related fields as the…
- 4 Mar 2014
Online Microscope Tested in Africa
The blood gallery project led by Manchester Metropolitan University academics and MRI, Watford General Hospital and UK, has been tested to be successful in Africa. The virtual microscope, according…
- 7 Nov 2025
Oluwaseun Dania Unearths How AI will Shape Africa’s Creative-AI Future @ World Bank Forum
Oluwaseun Dania, Technology entrepreneur, creative economy strategist, and Founder of Alpha-Geek Technologies, delivered a major intervention at the World Bank and Eden Venture Group’s Entertaining…
- 15 Apr 2025
MIT MBA Students Explore Digital Innovation at MTN Nigeria
Recently, MBA Students of the Sloan Business School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) visited MTN Nigeria’s office in Ikoyi, Lagos, for an interactive session on digital innovation and…
- 13 Feb 2023
NANS Names Tim Akano, CEO Of New Horizons, 2022 Man Of The Year
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), over the weekend, named the Chief Executive Officer of New Horizons Nigeria, Mr. Tim Akano, as the association's 2022 Man of the Year. According…
- 13 Oct 2020
Intelsat Partners XinaBox to Launch Careers in Africa’s Satellite Tech Space
Intelsat has entered into a partnership with XinaBox, a provider of modular electronics for learners and professionals, to deliver space-focused STEM learning tools to teenagers across Africa.…
- 15 Sept 2021
Ndukwe, Fassina, Others to Speak at MTN-Sponsored Colloquium on Distance Education & E-learning
An international colloquium on distance education and e-learning will be held at the University of Lagos, Nigeria on September 16, 2021. Dr Ernest Ndukwe, Chairman, MTN Nigeria Sponsored by MTN…
- 24 May 2022
Collab to Launch 5G Mokki Tech Spaces in Africa
The recently launched Boris Bison Youth Empowerment Business Incubator (‘BB Incubator’) in Douala, Cameroon, together with pan-African video game publishing company Ludique Works and Finnish tech…
- 25 Oct 2016
Communications Ministry to Partner Agencies in Curbing Cybercrimes
Barrister Adebayo Shittu, minister of Communications, has expressed the readiness of the Ministry to partner with agencies to catalyze and develop world-class human and institutional capacity in…
- 30 Aug 2020
NEC 10th Edition: UBA Foundation Calls for Entries Introduces Digital Submission Portal
UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has today commenced the 2020 edition of its annual National Essay Competition in Nigeria with a call…
- 17 Jan 2021
Paradigm Initiative Opens Portal for DRIF21 Registration
Paradigm Initiative has announced the opening of registration for the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum, 2021 starting on Monday, January 18th to Thursday, February 18th, 2021. DRIF21 will run from…
- 3 Sept 2018
Roar Nigeria Hub Hosts Facebook Stakeholders Roundtable @ University of Nigeria
The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) went agog with activities as it recently, welcomed a team from the global giant Facebook. The Public Policy Director for Facebook Africa, Ebele Okobi led the…
- 10 Oct 2022
I’ve Never Met Benjamin Joseph, My Alleged Blackmailer – Ekeh, Zinox Boss
Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh has cautioned contemporary African entrepreneurs to guard against a rising wave of corporate blackmail, even as he disclosed that he has never met one Benjamin…
- 20 Oct 2021
26 Young African Entrepreneurs Selected for New 3 Year Anzisha Prize Fellowships
The Anzisha Prize has revealed their top 26 entrepreneurs for 2021. The entrepreneurs, who are between the ages of 18 and 22, will each receive more than US$5,000 in funding and more than US$15,000…
- 23 Feb 2022
EMTECH, Global InfoSwift Consulting (GIC) Launch ‘FINREG Learn’ for Financial Services Providers
EMTECH, a fintech for central banks and regulators, and Global Infoswift Consulting (GIC) has unveiled FINREG Learn (finreglearn.org), a capacity-building event in three core and interrelated areas:…
- 20 Oct 2021
AfriLabs Celebrates 10 Years of Empowering a Thriving Innovation Economy in Africa
Pan-African network organisation, AfriLabs, is commemorating 10 years of empowering and inspiring a thriving innovation economy in Africa. For the past decade, AfriLabs has stayed true to its goal of…
- 3 Feb 2021
Standard Chartered’s Client Conference on AfCFTA Focuses on a Single Continental Market for Nigerian Businesses
As part of Standard Chartered’s knowledge, capacity building and developmental initiatives across its local markets, Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria (SCB) hosted a virtual conference for clients and…
- 9 Dec 2022
PIN Launches Short Flim, Commemorates International Human Rights Day
Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a leading Pan African human rights and advocacy organisation will today launch its short film online to commemorate this year’s International Human Rights Day. The movie,…
- 17 Dec 2025
Qualcomm Completes Third Edition of Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program
Qualcomm Technologies Inc. has announced the successful completion of its third annual Make in Africa (QMIA) Startup Mentorship Program, marked by the virtual Make in Africa Finale 2025. The…