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 […]