Gamrx3 Crowns Champions and Celebrates Gaming Community in Lagos Gamrx, Africa’s premier gaming festival, concluded its phenomenal 3rd edition this weekend May 4th, 2024 at Landmark Center, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria, solidifying its position as the heart of Africa’s thriving gaming scene. From humble beginnings in 2022 to the amazement of 2023 and now to a full-blown esports extravaganza in 2024, Gamrx has witnessed incredible growth, mirroring Africa’s surging passion for gaming. This year’s edition, themed “Xhodus, the gaming way,” delivered an unforgettable pop culture experience for ..read more

Unveiling Apple’s Latest Offerings: iPad Air 2024 and iPad Pro 2024 Apple’s latest event on May 7th brought exciting news, with the reveal of the all-new iPad Pro 2024 and a significant upgrade to the iPad Air. The iPad Pro 2024 takes the crown for innovation. It boasts the title of Apple’s thinnest device ever at just 5.1mm, yet packs a mighty punch with the next-generation M4 chip built on a 3nm processor. The centerpiece of the iPad Pro 2024 is undoubtedly the stunning “breakthrough” Ultra Retina XDR display. This utilizes tandem OLED technology, featuring two OLED panels that combine ligh ..read more

Google announces call for the 2024 cohort of Hustle Academy Google has announced the opening of applications for the 2024 cohort of its Hustle Academy, a program dedicated to accelerating the growth of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. This year, the program introduces a significant upgrade: business-focused AI training integrated directly into the curriculum. SMBs are the backbone of Africa’s economy, yet many face challenges accessing funding and developing the essential skills needed to grow their businesses. According to the International Finance Corporation ..read more

6 ways agritech can revolutionise grocery aisles By Diana Tenebe, Chief Operating Officer, FoodStuff Store Forget grocery drudgery. Imagine vibrant shelves overflowing with fresh produce, thanks to a digital revolution on the farm. Agritech tackles food waste, not directly on store shelves, but throughout the food journey. Globally, food waste is a staggering 1.6 billion tons, with a significant portion lost in supply chains. In Nigeria alone, 14 million tons are wasted annually. Here are 6 ways Agritech can offer a solution. Precision Farming: Gone are the days of guesswork. Sensors and data ..read more

I enjoyed my university research project so much that I wanted a job in data manipulation – Adeola Adeyemi, Product Manager Adeola is another reason you should not fear a career pivot. From childhood aspirations of becoming a pediatrician to finding her passion in building products within the fintech industry. We explore her educational journey and the challenges and rewards of being a Product Manager. This publication focuses on sharing experiences and narratives on how ‘Techies’ have gotten into tech, highlighting their challenges, motivations, and valuable insights on how they have navigate ..read more

CcHub Nigeria Selects 12 Start-ups For The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Cohort 2 Co-creation Hub (CcHub) has announced the selection of 12 innovative Nigerian ed-tech startups to join the second cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship. CcHub CcHUB  provides advisory support ranging from investment, marketing, learning science and product development. It also has a strong track record of facilitating impact on the EdTech sector through various initiatives. Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Programme  The foundation set out to launch a US$15 million ..read more

Nigeria Innovation Summit announces date, theme for NIS 9.0 The Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) has announced the 9th edition of its annual event, slated to hold on Wednesday,October 2, 2024, at Muson Centre, Lagos. This edition of the summit will focus on the theme: Building a Culture of Innovation. The Summit is an annual event that brings together critical stakeholders from different sectors of the economy to discuss ground-breaking ideas, trends, opportunities, and numerous vertica ..read more

Google and African Union partner to launch #DiscoverMyAfrica, a month-long celebration of African creativity and innovation The Office of the African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy and Google today announced the launch of the #DiscoverMyAfrica Shorts Challenge, a month-long initiative to celebrate the rich diversity, heritage, and vibrant spirit of the African continent. Throughout May, YouTube creators across Africa are invited to share short videos capturing their unique perspectives, using the hashtag #DiscoverMyAfrica. “#DiscoverMyAfrica empowers African youth to share their stories and r ..read more

How tech can tackle food security challenges in Nigeria By Diana Tenebe, Chief Operating Officer, FoodStuff Store Nigeria’s agricultural sector has long been a significant contributor to national growth, with the potential to further reduce poverty. This sector, encompassing crop production, livestock, forestry, and fishing, has the potential to hold export opportunities and can strategically become the engine for economic prosperity, given Nigeria’s large population. Undoubtedly, agriculture remains a top contributor to Nigeria’s GDP. Statistics show it contributed around 23.69% in 2022, rank ..read more

Jack Dorsey Exits Bluesky Jack Dorsey is no longer on Bluesky’s board. Dorsey’s exit was not public knowledge until Saturday. Reports say that Jack Dorsey had  posted on X about Start Small , his philanthropic  initiative. The post prompted an X user to ask Dorsey if he was still on the Bluesky board.  Dorsey  responded with a  simple  “no”, ignoring  follow-up posts asking him to explain his departure. Bluesky confirmed Dorsey’s exit in a  published statement  on the app, a day later. Thanking Dorsey while confirming his exit, the statement also an ..read more