NIMC Receives Digital Economy Enabler of the Year award
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has bagged the Digital Economy Enabler of the Year award. The award was received by Engr Aliyu Aziz, the Director General/CEO of NIMC on…
The Risks Inherent in an Unmanaged Microsoft 365 Environment
· Unmanaged devices, systems and environments can introduce unnecessary risks to the organisation Organisations need to rethink their security technology stack and how environments are managed and contained, says Gartner…
WorldRemit: Four Money Transfer Scams to Beware of in 2023
Op-Ed by: Imane Charioui, Director of Francophone Africa, WorldRemit The rapid growth of mobile money technology has disrupted the financial sector in Sub-Saharan Africa, fuelling social-economic transformation in many countries…
Experts Uncover 200,000 New Mobile Banking Trojan Installers
In 2022, Kaspersky experts discovered nearly 200,000 new mobile banking Trojans, marking a two-fold increase from the previous year’s figures. This alarming surge in the number of mobile banking Trojans…
Again, Elon Musk Becomes ‘World’s Richest Person
Elon Musk has reclaimed his position as the world’s richest person after briefly losing it to Bernard Arnault, the French tycoon behind luxury goods powerhouse LVMH. The CEO of the…
Nigerian Agritech Startup Releaf Receives $250,000 Investment from Plesion Capital
The investment comes a few weeks after Releaf closed a $3.3 million pre-Series A oversubscribed round
Mint Group and MDS Computers Partner to Enhance their Solution Portfolio
The partnership will leverage the expertise and resources of both companies to deliver innovative solutions and services to customers in the Middle East and beyond.
Google Opens Applications for Third Cohort of Black Founders Fund for Startups in Africa, Europe
Selected startups will receive equity free cash awards of up to $150,000, Cloud credit of $200,000, access to training and networking with mentors
NBC Warns Broadcasters Against Breaking Electoral Laws
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has warned broadcasters covering and reporting on the 2023 elections not to violate the provisions of existing electoral laws and the Broadcasting Code. Malam Balarabe…
Meet 11 Startups Pitching to Investors at MultiChoice Africa Accelerator Programme
The 11 startups attended a dedicated boot camp in Lusaka, Zambia to learn more about how to shape their story for international investors, and to get “pitch ready” before their…
How Tempa is Making Group Payments and Money Collection Easier for Nigerians
Tempa, a fintech startup in Nigeria, is helping groups and individuals collect payment and enjoy high returns on their savings without hassles. The app encourages group collections for school groups,…
Beyond the Adrenalin: Why People Love Gaming!
In Sub-Saharan Africa, the number of gamers has more than doubled in the last five years to top 186 million people. With 95% of those gamers relying on a smartphone or tablet…
Stanbic IBTC Reaffirms Commitment to Seamless Transactions Through Cashless Policy
Stanbic IBTC Bank has stated its readiness for seamless financial transactions as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) implements its cashless policy. The Central Bank recently issued a new cash-based…
Equity-Based Crowdfunding Platform, GoGetta Lists its Businesses in Nigeria
Innovative equity crowdfunding platform GoGetta has listed its first two businesses outside of South Africa. Scorefam is a sports gaming business which makes it easy for betting fans to deposit and withdraw earnings…
Chimoney to join Google Startups Accelerator: Canada Cohort
Google for Startups Accelerator Canada is a 10-week accelerator program for Seed to Series A Canadian technology startups.