The future of four outstanding students is brighter as they have secured scholarship opportunities through Paradigm Initiative’s (PIN’s) Ajegunle Legacy Project to further their studies. The winners were revealed following a thorough screening process conducted by the organization over a span of four months. They were honored and celebrated at Paradigm Initiative’s headquarters in Lagos, […]

The federal government of Nigeria has announced its intention to allocate 0.5 percent of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to research and development in science and technological innovations. Senator George Akume, the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), disclosed this during the opening ceremony of the 8th edition of the Technology and […]

ALX, a technology accelerator committed to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship, has been honored with the Edtech Company of the Year award by the esteemed GAGE Awards. This prestigious accolade underscores ALX’s commitment to cultivating talents poised to drive Africa’s innovation sector forward. The GAGE Awards, Africa’s largest digital awards platform renowned for recognizing excellence and […]

In 2023, the unemployment rate in Africa was 7.7 percent, with over 1.4 billion people. This equates to 112 million Africans being without jobs, unemployed, or unable to work in traditional roles. This situation has led to the expansion of the gig economy in Africa. A survey by the Mastercard Foundation revealed that the gig […]

The Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) has released its insightful “Nigeria Fintech Marketing Outlook 2024” report, shedding light on the current state and future direction of marketing strategies within the nation’s booming fintech industry. This first-of-its-kind report, co-authored by Charles Anijekwu and Jeremiah Ajayi, equips Nigerian fintechs with the data-driven strategies they need to acquire new […]

Ecobank has appointed several senior executives to bolster the Group’s leadership team and drive the implementation of its new Growth, Transformation, and Returns (GTR) strategy. Abena Osei-Poku has been appointed as the Regional Executive for Anglophone West Africa and Managing Director of Ecobank Ghana. Additionally, Martin Miruka has been named Group Executive for Transformation, Enablement, […]

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom government, along with the Initiative for Digital Inclusion (IDI), in partnership with the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), will host a Technical Conference on the Sustainability of Last-Mile Connectivity Providers in Underserved and Unserved areas in Nigeria. Techeconomy has learned that the […]

Dr. Vincent Olatunji, national commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), will be featured prominently at the prestigious 50 Most Valued Personalities (MVPs) event to underscore the crucial role of data protection in Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital economy. This esteemed gathering, attended by industry leaders, experts, and top officials from both public and private […]

All preparations are in place for the inaugural edition of the Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON 1.0) which will take place tomorrow, Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos State, beginning at 9am. The Payments Forum Nigeria serves as a cross-industry platform focused on addressing issues that demand broad cooperation and coordination across numerous […]

Aveva, a prominent player in industrial software, leading digital transformation and sustainability efforts, has announced Joanna Mainguy’s appointment as Sustainability Accelerator Director. Joanna’s selection underscores Aveva’s commitment to enhancing its sustainability impact in alignment with global climate objectives. In her role as Sustainability Accelerator Director, Joanna will concentrate solely on sustainability initiatives and strategies to […]