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Infinix, a tech brand designed for young consumers, is excited to announce its outstanding performance in 2023. As per IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, Infinix has achieved a significant milestone in year-on-year smartphone shipments, surpassing all global brands with an impressive increase of over 13 million units, indicating a remarkable growth rate of 64.1% […]

The government of the United Kingdom (UK) has, through three phases of the DigiGirls program, provided funding to the CyberSafe Foundation, resulting in the cumulative provision of employable digital skills to over 65,000 women and girls across Nigeria, as reported by Techeconomy. The UK Government’s investment in women in Nigeria is recognized as a crucial […]

The North-East Ambassadors Group, led by Richard Montgomery, the British High Commissioner, convened in Maiduguri. The delegation met with Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum and Theatre Commander Major General Waidi Shaibu, exploring sustainable solutions to displacement challenges. The group, comprised of Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and heads of international organizations, focuses on the security, stabilization, […]

BRKZ, a Riyadh-based construction-tech startup founded by Ibrahim Manna, has secured $8 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Beco Capital and 9900 Capital.  BRKZ aims to streamline the procurement process for contractors and manufacturers in the MENA region. The new investment will enable BRKZ to expand its platform across Saudi Arabia and the wider […]

The Global Startup Awards Africa (GSA Africa) 2024, Edition 11, is now open for entries, with Ethiopia announced as the host for the African Finale in October 2024, the stage is set for a transformative journey towards unlocking Africa’s true potential and shaping a future for generations to come. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the […]

Nigeria is planning to host a workshop at the 17th edition of the International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV). This is to further support DPI’s effective design and implementation by the Federal Government. Interested researchers from the wider academic networks are called to submit papers tailored to the workshop’s theme “Designing […]

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has successfully concluded its 2023 Startup Accelerator Programme in partnership with the Founder Institute (FI), Techeconomy can report. Thirteen (13) outstanding founders demonstrated exceptional dedication and innovation during the rigorous 14-week accelerator program. The ceremony, attended by key industry stakeholders, government officials, and tech enthusiasts, emphasized the collaborative […]

In an effort to promote collaboration and address crucial issues related to the involvement of African Civil Society organizations in Internet technical bodies and domain names in Nigeria, representatives from Paradigm Initiative and the Internet Society (ISOC) Nigeria Chapter gathered for a productive discussion at the ISOC Nigeria headquarters. The meeting, attended by key representatives […]

KASHIFU INUWA, THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE NATIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NITDA), EMPHASIZED THE PIVOTAL ROLE OF COLLABORATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS IN THE TECHNOLOGY ECOSYSTEM TO ACHIEVE A RESILIENT AND PROSPEROUS DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR NIGERIA BY UNVEILING THE NITDA’S STRATEGIC ROADMAP AND ACTION PLAN 2.0. HE SPOKE AT THE OMNIVERSE SUMMIT, HELD AT THE LANDMARK […]

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated to the international business community that Nigeria is prepared for significant business engagements. He specifically urged international investors, particularly those from Qatar, to report any government officials soliciting bribes from them. Speaking at the Nigeria-Qatar Business and Investment Forum in Doha, President Tinubu assured Qatari investors that Nigeria’s largest economy […]