World Innovation League, formerly known as NaijaHacks, has secured a substantial $1.2 million to support the acquisition of tech skills among Africans and Black immigrants residing in Canada. The funding, spearheaded by Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster, sets an ambitious target of increasing the representation of Black Canadians and new immigrants in the tech industry by […]
Introduced in 2020, Boost is on a mission to revolutionize the landscape for retail entrepreneurs within the convenience sector. With the formidable support of Mastercard, it now sets out to empower a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including distributors, wholesalers, and retailers, by providing essential funding crucial for sustaining and expanding their operations. The core of […]
The board of Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC has officially appointed Adenike Aboderin as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective from February 1, 2024. Adenike Aboderin assumes this role following the completion of Basil Agboarumi’s tenure. She brings abundant financial and executive leadership experience from both private and public sectors. Her expertise encompasses strategy […]
Africa presents a puzzling paradox – a continent abundant in mineral resources yet grappling with profound poverty. The economic landscape of Africa is notably characterized by limited economic freedom, with no African country ranking among the top 20 in the 2023 Index of Economic Freedom by the Heritage Foundation/Wall Street Journal. Despite its economic challenges, […]
Almer, a startup specializing in augmented reality, has introduced its latest headset, Arc 2, and formed a strategic alliance with TeamViewer to broaden its reach and provide TeamViewer with a distinctive chance to support an unexplored industrial market. Renowned for its remote IT support, TeamViewer signals a shift towards augmented reality (AR) through this collaboration […]
Actress Funke Akindele, renowned as a box office powerhouse, has achieved significant success in the UK with her latest cinematic venture, ‘A Tribe Called Judah,’ garnering £80,000. This film, already celebrated as the highest-grossing Nollywood production, made history in the UK by amassing an impressive £80,000 in just four weeks of screening, breaking Box Office […]
Meta, the overseeing entity of major social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, has unveiled its plan to categorize every AI-generated material present on its range of platforms. This strategic move aims to confront the escalating prevalence of content created by AI, bringing attention to the challenges associated with distinguishing authenticity. Meta recognizes the […]
In a recent development, Remoteli, a startup based in Ghana that specializes in connecting African tech talents with remote work opportunities, has successfully secured £250,000 ($314,824) in pre-seed funding. The purpose of this funding is to scale up operations and extend its reach across the African continent. The funding initiative was spearheaded by Jeremie Frimpong, […]
With approximately 65% of Nigeria’s populace below the age of 30, there arises a necessity to heighten consciousness regarding rights and obligations in data safeguarding, particularly targeting the youth. The emphasis on this substantial youthful demographic arises from its potential to act as a formidable stimulus for enhancing Nigeria’s productivity standings and their role in […]
The evolution of the e-commerce market in Nigeria is no longer confined to major cities. In emerging areas like Imo State, there is a growing significance in this narrative. Zuwanu, recognizing the potential within these markets, serves as a catalyst for e-commerce expansion in Imo State, bridging the gap between sellers and eager consumers. In […]