FACULTY FOR THE FUTURE FELLOWSHIPS [ Schlumberger Foundation ]

The program known as “Faculty for the Future” provides fellowships for women hailing from developing and emerging economies. These fellowships support the pursuit of Ph.D. or post-doctoral studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines at prestigious universities globally. To qualify, applicants must have either applied to, been admitted to, or currently be enrolled […]

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VERIFY YOUR JAMB MOCK RESULT FOR THE YEAR 2024

The anticipated 2024 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exams are approaching. Before then, many candidates who sit for the JAMB mock exams on March 7 would like to check their results to gauge their preparedness for the main JAMB exams. If you are one of them, here’s how to check your JAMB mock exam result […]

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DISCOVER INNOVATIVE METHODS FOR CONNECTING YOUR NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (NIN) TO YOUR PRIMARY BANK ACCOUNT IN 2024.

In adherence to regulatory directives from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigerian banks have implemented comprehensive measures to facilitate the smooth integration of customers’ National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN) with their respective bank accounts. This crucial process, mandated for regulatory compliance and heightened security, ensures an enhanced and streamlined banking […]

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RECORD FUNDING IN HEALTHTECH STARTUPS LED BY WOMEN SETS AGENDA FOR FOUNDERS

Women-led healthtech companies in Africa saw a significant bump in funding from investors in 2023, according to a new report by Salient Advisory. Rwandan-based startup Kasha, Kenya’s Maisha Meds, and Egypt-based startups Dawi Clinics and Chefaa collectively secured $52 million across 33 deals, contributing to a 2,000% surge in funding for women-led companies in Africa’s healthtech […]

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FLUTTERWAVE SHUTS DOWN BARTER AS IT REFOCUSES ON ENTERPRISE AND REMITTANCE BUSINESS

Flutterwave, Africa’s largest startup, is discontinuing Barter, a virtual card service introduced in 2017. The fintech company is shifting its focus towards its enterprise and remittance business segments. Customers have been advised to withdraw their funds from the app over the past month. The choice to phase out Barter stemmed from a thorough examination of […]

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LIQUID C2 PARTNERS WITH GOOGLE CLOUD TO BRING GENERATIVE AI CAPABILITIES TO AFRICA

Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, today announced collaborations with global technology leader Google Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic to deliver advanced cloud, cyber security solutions, and generative AI (gen AI) capabilities to African businesses across the continent. Building on the November 2023 signing of a Memorandum of […]

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IN 2023, INFINIX ACHIEVES THE LARGEST YEAR-ON-YEAR INCREASE IN SHIPMENTS AMONG GLOBAL SMARTPHONE BRANDS, LEADING THE CHARTS.

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% […]

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