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There have been countless occasions where Africa has pushed its nations to reduce dependencies ever since the continent’s quest to become self-sufficient and self-reliant came into play. The same is the case with strengthening its Medical, Pharma & Healthcare sector and lessening dependence on other regions. To support the cause and create a commercial networking […]
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More than 4,000 fintech applicants entered the competition with innovative payment and commerce solutions to solve the payment challenges of tomorrow Thrive Agric, a fintech providing smallholder farmers access to finance, insights and distribution was crowned 2022 winner of the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI) – a global open innovation program and competition for start-ups and fintech companies. Thrive Agric […]
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By Shaimaa Hadhoud In western Africa lies a hidden paradise that, more often than not, people miss. Nigeria is made up of a number of the most charming, thrilling, beautiful, odd places that I have ever been to. It is a country rich in people, plus natural resources that have made it a favorite vacation spot. […]
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Here’s your chance to witness history in the making, as Africa’s first humanoid robot, Omeife, is officially unveiled. Join tech leaders, the diplomatic community, and government officials from Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa, and more, in charting the future of technology in Africa at this pivotal event. Invitees include: The Minister of Communications and […]
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By Pius Adeleye For eight months, the halls of Nigeria’s universities and colleges remained silent – the result of a lecturers’ strike brought upon by a wage and conditions of service dispute. Finally, after intense negotiations, the Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) suspended the strike at a meeting mediated by the House of Representatives. The lecturers […]
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Rensource, Africa’s fastest-growing solar power developer for the commercial and industrial sectors, today announced the start of construction of a 5 MW solar solution for Baze University’s Abuja campus. The first phase of the project will come online by Q1 of 2023, and the full installation will generate over 2,000 MWh of clean energy a […]
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EcoFlow’s ecosystem is the first integrated solution for power generation, storage, and usage. EcoFlow, a portable power and renewable energy solutions company will soon introduce its industry-defining portable power stations, smart solar technology, and the world’s first portable home battery with an expandable ecosystem in key West African markets. Since 2017, EcoFlow has provided portable […]
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Uber has today announced a range of new products, updates, and features focused on travel, safety and delivery across Sub Saharan Africa, including Nigeria. General Manager for Uber SSA, Kagiso Khaole adds, “Our aspiration is to move more people and goods to more cities, innovate new features and products, raise the bar on safety, explore […]
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The host agreement was signed at the close of the Company’s 41st AGM held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe at the end of July. Nigeria will host Shelter Afrique’s 42nd Annual General Meeting in Abuja, the pan- African housing development financier has disclosed. This follows the signing of the host agreement at the end of July between Shelter […]
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Looking at the state of unemployment across Africa, you find a tapestry weaved from stories of despair. The continent is brimming with young people eager to work, yet jobs are becoming less available. Chances are you likely know someone of ‘job-seeking’ age, hoping to find ‘anything’ to do because ‘things are tough’. But, unfortunately, hope […]
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