The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has launched the iHatch Cohort 4 programme to accelerate Nigeria’s startup growth. Running from October 2024 to January 2025, the initiative will support 185 startups and 37 innovation hubs nationwide through mentorship, training, and investment readiness. Hadiza Umar, NITDA’s […]
Telecommunication companies in Nigeria are turning to satellite providers like Starlink to bridge the digital divide in rural areas where traditional infrastructure such as towers and base stations is impractical. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), 27 million Nigerians lack access to telecom services, with broadband penetration at just 41.56% as of September. The […]
In Kenya, AI labellers, known as “humans in the loop,” are reporting troubling working conditions despite the global surge in AI investment. These workers, employed by outsourcing companies to train AI algorithms for tech giants like Meta, OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google, are tasked with sorting and labelling data to teach machines to think like humans. […]
Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital finance ecosystem is under threat from increasing cybersecurity breaches, which could erode trust and slow progress in the fintech industry. As cashless policies drive the adoption of digital wallets, mobile payments, and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) solutions, experts are urging fintech companies to strengthen their defenses against sophisticated cyberattacks. Bidemi Oke, CEO […]
