“Nigeria’s Farmceries emerged as the champion in the 2024 FSI Innovation Challenge, securing a noteworthy cash prize of N800,000 for its pioneering solutions addressing challenges in the country’s agricultural sector. The startup claimed the overall winner title, surpassing competitors from various challenges featuring contestants from student communities in tertiary institutions. Additionally, Goalgetters and Smepay secured […]

Andy Yan, the Founder and CEO of Dyque, expressed his excitement about the launch of Dyque Cube, an innovative energy technology designed to disrupt the energy sector, especially in emerging markets like Africa. He emphasized the company’s commitment to innovation, technology, and sustainability, envisioning a brighter future for Nigerians. Dyque Cube aims to provide sustainable, […]

It’s fascinating to see how Microsoft is showcasing the practical applications of AI tools like Generative AI, Responsible AI, and Copilot to streamline tasks and enhance productivity for content developers and business leaders. The emphasis on freeing up time for more creative and fulfilling cognitive work is particularly noteworthy. Satya Nadella’s acknowledgment of AI entering […]

“SOLUTION FEATURING SONY’S PAN-TILT-ZOOM AND REMOTE CAMERAS, ALONG WITH NUREVA’S AUDIO CONFERENCING SYSTEM, PROVIDES A COHESIVE AUDIO AND VISUAL EXPERIENCE ENHANCING COLLABORATION IN LARGER CORPORATE AND EDUCATION SPACES Sony’s SRG series pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) and remote cameras, including the AI-powered SRG-A40 and SRG-A12 cameras, along with the SRG-XP1 box camera, combined with Nureva’s HDL410 audio-conferencing system, […]

Nigeria’s ecommerce scene is ever-growing, projected to reach $22 billion by 2024. but this digital revolution isn’t confined to bustling metropolises; it’s quietly transforming the lives of millions of consumers in secondary cities and rural areas. At the forefront of this rural ecommerce push is Jumia, Africa’s leading online marketplace. by strategically expanding beyond the […]

“Nonye Ayeni, Executive Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Reveals 273 Product Exports in 2023” Nonye Ayeni, the executive director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), has revealed that 273 different products were exported in the year 2023. The products which include: Urea, Cocoa Beans, Sesame Seed, Soya beans/meal, cashew nuts/kernels, aluminium […]

At the second Google for Africa event held in 2022, Google unveiled plans to establish its inaugural cloud region in South Africa. Cloud regions denote specific geographical zones where cloud providers operate data centers, facilitating users, particularly businesses, in accessing a variety of cloud services like storage, compute engines, and key management systems. Google expressed […]

Orginal Reporter: Victoria Fakiya Eutelsat Group and South African satellite enterprise Q-KON have marked a significant milestone by deploying the first operational Eutelsat OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite service in Africa. The installation took place at an undisclosed branch of a digital bank in South Africa, where three digital-only banks—TymeBank, Discovery Bank, and Bank Zero—operate. […]

Original Reporter: Victoria Fakiya Bolt has recently expanded its services into Harare, Zimbabwe, making a bold move with a six-month driver commission waiver. This not only marks the ride-hailing company’s entry into a new market but also disrupts the competitive landscape in Zimbabwe, putting it in direct rivalry with international players such as inDrive and Rida, […]

Duke Ekezie, co-founder, and President of Kippa, a fintech startup backed by Target Global, has parted ways with the company following the closure of Kippa Pay, the agency banking product he oversaw. Notably absent from the company’s Slack channel for months, Duke initially refrained from confirming or denying his departure when approached by TechCabal in […]