30 results
- 9 Oct 2018
Tony Elumelu Foundation, GIZ to Empower Young Entrepreneurs in East, West Africa
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading entrepreneurship philanthropy, is partnering with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, the German Government’s…
- 28 Sept 2022
EFInA, GIZ Conclude Hackathon Challenge
EFInA and GIZ have announced the winners of its recently concluded ‘MSME Finance… Breaking Barriers’ Ideathon-Hackathon. The hackathon challenged innovative developers to develop groundbreaking…
- 23 Dec 2019
Beneficiaries Applaud Coven Works, GIZ On Data Science & Artificial Intelligence training
As the world faces the transformative economic, social and environmental challenges of Globalization 4.0, it has never been more important to invest in people. Valuing human capital not only…
- 29 Jul 2024
NITDA, GIZ, DTC Host Digital Policy Dialogue to Boost Citizen Engagement
In a continuous effort to foster inclusivity between the government and citizens of Nigeria, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Digital…
- 10 Feb 2020
#Africa4Future Aerospace Acceleration Programme Opens
Airbus BizLab and GIZ have announced the launch of the third edition of #Africa4Future, a joint accelerator program between Airbus’ global aerospace accelerator, BizLab and Make-IT in Africa, a…
- 10 Oct 2025
NITDA Launches Trustmark Seal to Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Economy
Federal Government has unveiled the Nigerian Digital Trustmark Seal, a cybersecurity initiative aimed at enhancing trust, transparency, and safety across Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. The launch,…
- 19 Jul 2024
Nigeria Makes Giant Strides in Economic Growth and Continental Leadership with the Launch of Guided Trade Initiative Under AfCFTA
Nigeria has embarked on a historic endeavor with the launch of the Guided Trade Initiative under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), signaling a pivotal moment in boosting intra-African…
- 8 Dec 2020
IBM Supports African Agricultural Start-ups through Digital4Agriculture Initiative
IBM on Tuesday announced that it is supporting the Digital4Agriculture Initiative (D4Ag), which aims to foster African start-ups in the agricultural sector and strengthen the long-term living…
- 7 Dec 2020
IBM Supports D4Ag Collaboration for African Start-ups
IBM has announced support for the Digital4Agriculture Initiative (D4Ag), which aims to foster African start-ups in the agricultural sector and strengthen the long-term living conditions of local…
- 16 Nov 2022
CBN, World Bank Partner to Drive Access to Credit for MSMEs in Nigeria
National Collateral Registry (NRC), a financial infrastructure set up by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank group have expressed readiness to…
- 29 Oct 2019
Siemens, Volkswagen Launch First Africa Electric Car Pilot Project in Rwanda
Rwanda becomes the first African country to introduce Volkswagen electric car; Volkswagen and Siemens sign joint development agreement to conduct electric mobility feasibility project; Pilot Project…
- 12 Aug 2015
German Varsities Welcome Pan-African University Students for Summer School
The first cohort of students of the Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences, including Climate Change (PAUWES) attended a Summer School in Germany organized from July 17 to 31.…
- 30 Sept 2022
PPP Will Play a Critical Role in Accelerating Nigeria's Digital Economy - NITDA DG
Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has given a nod to the call for proposals to support the establishment of Digital Innovation Hubs in…
- 15 May 2024
Annual General Meeting: Nigeria Set to Host the 2025 Edition of the Network of African Data Protection Authorities’ Conference
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is to host the 10th edition of the prestigious Network of African Data Protection Authorities’ (NADPA-RADPA) Conference and Annual General Meeting. This…
- 12 Nov 2024
Airtel Nigeria Reinforces Commitment to Youth Empowerment Hosts UNICEF GenU 9JA Steering Committee Meeting
Airtel Nigeria hosted the 2024 UNICEF Generation Unlimited (GenU) Steering Committee meeting at the Airtel Nigeria headquarters in Banana Island, Lagos, yesterday. The breakfast meeting served as a…
- 6 Jan 2025
Tony Elumelu Foundation Opens Applications for 2025 Entrepreneurship Programmes
Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading champion of entrepreneurship, has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 Entrepreneurship Programmes. It asked both aspiring and existing…
- 1 Aug 2025
Experts Caution e-commerce Operators on Eco-friendly Materials
Experts have urged the Nigerian e-commerce industry to use eco-friendly materials in its packaging and logistics of products to reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment. The experts made…
- 2 Oct 2025
Impact Investors Foundation Launches Decade-Long Drive for Gender Equity and Social Inclusion
Impact Investors Foundation (IIF), Nigeria’s leading platform for unlocking impact capital today unveiled the groundbreaking Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Roadmap 2025 -2035. L-R:…
- 27 Jun 2013
Insurance Industry Records N240Bn Transactions in 2012
Mr. Remi Olowude, chairman, Nigerian Insurers’ Association (NIA), has said that the volume of business underwritten by the insurance industry in 2012 was estimated at N240 billion. Olowude, gave the…
- 12 Aug 2026
GSMA Industry Services Unveils Circularity Services to Help Operators Reduce E-Waste and Unlock Value
GSMA Industry Services have announced the launch of its new Circularity Services offering, designed to help mobile operators and ecosystem partners extend the life of devices, reduce e-waste, and…
- 8 Jul 2013
EU Pledges Euros 27 for Nigeria’s Renewable Energy
The European Commission has announced €27 million of financial support to help improve the renewable energy policy in Nigeria. Currently, a large part of the Nigerian population lacks access to…
- 15 Oct 2015
ITU Telecom World 2015 Shines Spotlight on Global Innovation
In an action-packed programme of workshops, pitching sessions and collaborations, ITU Telecom World 2015 Young Innovators Competition winners networked, shared ideas and benefited from expert…
- 28 Apr 2019
ACAI Gives Farmers Free Advisory Services on Cassava Production via Mobile Phone
African Cassava Agronomy Initiative (ACAI) said that Nigerian farmers can now access extension and advisory services related to weed control, best planting practices and other aspects of cassava…
- 22 Aug 2019
Softcom Harps on the Use of Technology to Meet SDGs 2030
Softcom, an indigenous technology company and technical partners to the Federal Government of Nigeria on the N-Power project, hosted a conference with the theme: Combating Poverty: Role of Technology…
- 27 Mar 2020
Africa CDC, Co-Creation Hub Partner to Use Smart Ways to Educate & Sensitize the Continent on COVID-19
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is collaborating with the Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), the leading technology innovation centre in Africa, to launch a call, for innovative…
- 22 Apr 2020
Coven Works Announces Dunsin Fatuase as New Country Director
As demand for the value that Coven Works delivers to the global market increases, expansion and reformation are bound to be the management stride. With its presence in Nigeria since 2018,…
- 10 May 2021
GoDoHub Announces Advisory Board Members, Welcomes New Executive Director
GoDo Hub on Monday announced its Advisory Board Members that would pilot its drive to building next generation of African Innovators. This group of outstanding personalities bring with them insights…
- 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…
- 26 Jan 2023
Edo Partners UNICEF, Others to Introduces Digital Learning to Technical, Vocational Schools
The Edo State Government has restated its commitment towards repositioning technical and vocational education in the state, noting that the government has partnered with the United Nations Children’s…
- 12 Oct 2023
Digital Literacy, Omeife AI App to Interact in Four Nigerian Languages
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has joined the UNICCON Group to launch the digital literacy mobile App and Omeife AI App in…