Google selects 10 African startups for its Accelerator program, spotlighting AI innovation
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Google has unveiled the 8th cohort of its prestigious Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program, selecting 10 innovative startups from across the…
Grooming Endowment Trust launches 3rd cohort of GET Accelerated Program
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The Grooming Endowment Trust (GET) has announced the launch of its third cohort for the GET Accelerated program, implemented in partnership with…
US to boost Nigeria's cybersecurity with new embassy office
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The United States has established a dedicated office at its embassy in Abuja, Nigeria. The initiative, announced by newly appointed US Ambassador…
Nigerian AI startup - Intron Health - secures $1.6m to revolutionize healthcare services
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Intron Health, a Nigerian healthtech startup, has raised $1.6 million in pre-seed funding to advance its innovative speech recognition technology tailored for…
D.light secures $176m to boost solar energy access in East Africa
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d.light, a global provider of affordable solar solutions, has announced a new $176 million securitization facility. This funding, backed by social impact-focused…
Court Orders Arrest of Prison Doctor in Binance Executive Case
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Dr. Abraham Ehizojie, the medical officer at…
Nigeria to boost data sovereignty with Nigerium - its indigenous Blockchain technology
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Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced plans to develop an indigenous blockchain platform dubbed “Nigerium.” This initiative aims to…
African smartphone market surges in Q1 2024, outpacing feature phones
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Smartphone shipments have overtaken feature phones for the first time, according to a recent report by the International Data Corporation (IDC). The…
Nigerian Government unveils digital solution to boost agricultural extension services
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In a bid to improve farming practices and address the country’s ongoing food crisis, the Nigerian Federal Government has announced plans to…