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Call for Applications: British Council Green and Digital Employability and Enterprise Programme Offers £150,000 Grant
The British Council has opened applications for its Green and Digital Employability and Enterprise Programme (GDEEp), a pilot workforce development initiative offering a single £150,000 grant to one UK–South Africa consortium. The programme aims to prepare South African tertiary students for employment and entrepreneurship opportunities at the intersection of the green and digital economies. Applications…
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Applications open for the Mozilla Foundation Fellowship 2027
The Mozilla Foundation has opened applications for its 2027–2028 Fellowship cohort, offering up to 10 highly competitive fellowships to builders, founders, technologists, researchers, and creative advocates working on technology that is too early, too unexpected, or too ambitious for conventional funders. Since 2011, the program has supported more than 200 mission-driven Fellows across 37 countries.…
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Google Loses $500bn in Market Value after Profit Disappoints Wall Street
Shares in the Google parent Alphabet fell double digits Wednesday evening into Thursday trading, erasing hundreds of billions of dollars in stock market value from the $4tn tech giant.The company had reported lower-than-expected profit and a slowdown in its advertising business while it maintained big spending on AI.Net profit slid 25% from a year earlier…
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HP Advise Nigeria to Prepare for AI Jobs
A new report by HP has urged Nigeria to embed creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration in school curricula to prepare students for jobs shaped by AI.As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes workplaces worldwide, a major new report from technology company HP and education experts has issued a clear call to Nigeria and other countries: overhaul school…
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NITDA and CBN Partner to Advance Nigeria’s Digital Sovereignty
Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is strengthening its collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to advance the country’s digital sovereignty through the implementation of the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative and data localisation. The initiative aims to strengthen the security, resilience and control of Nigeria’s critical digital infrastructure, according to NITDA. Speaking at an Executive Regulatory…
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Google Launches Google Wallet and Google Pay, in Nigeria
Google has launched Google Wallet, including Google Pay, in Nigeria, allowing Android and Wear OS users to make digital payments and store essential items such as loyalty cards, event tickets and boarding passes on their devices. The service enables users to add supported payment cards from participating financial institutions and make contactless payments at physical stores,…
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How to Apply for Don Jazzy’s 2027 Tech Scholarship for Nigerians (Up to 100% Tuition Cover)
Nigerian music executive and Mavin Records founder Don Jazzy has partnered with TS Academy to launch the Don Jazzy Tech Scholarship 2027. The programme offers eligible applicants up to 100% tuition coverage valued at up to ₦447,000 for practical technology and digital skills courses. Applications are open now and close on 30 November 2026. This…
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Robotics Companies Are Hiring Beyond Engineering: The Career Opportunities Many People Overlook
Imagine a company that builds robots for hospitals, warehouses or factories. Engineers design the machines, develop the software and train the AI systems. But who convinces a hospital to adopt the technology? Who explains the product to potential customers? Who manages the project when a robot arrives at a facility? Who trains the customer, coordinates…
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Applications open for 2027 Impact AI Fellowship in Germany (€5,000 Stipend)
Applications are now open for the Impact AI Fellowship 2027 at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) in Berlin, offering a fixed €5,000 stipend for a ten-week programme focused on assessing the real-world societal and environmental impacts of “AI for good” applications.This fellowship forms part of HIIG’s transdisciplinary Impact AI research…
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Togo Launches AI Initiative to Digitise National Languages
Togo has launched a national initiative to develop artificial intelligence tools capable of understanding the country’s local languages, with the aim of improving access to public services for citizens who do not speak French. The three-year programme, known as Voix du Togo (Voice of Togo), was launched in early October by Cina Lawson, Minister of…
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China Mobile International Launches Four-Month Innovation Programme in Kenya
China Mobile International (CMI) has launched a four-month innovation programme in Kenya to connect university students with industry expertise, mentorship and opportunities to develop technology solutions for commercial use. The initiative was unveiled at the CMI Workshop and Hackathon for the Next Generation of Kenyan Innovators, held at the Radisson Blu, Nairobi Arboretum. It brings…
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NSIA Awards $277,000 to 7 Nigerian Startups at Demo Day
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and its partners have awarded $277,000 to seven Nigerian startups through the fourth edition of the NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI). The winners were announced on Saturday during the final Demo 4.0 Day, attended by Nairametrics, where 12 selected startups pitched their innovations after emerging from more than 6,000…
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OpenAI Partners With Poland’s NASK on AI Safety as Concerns Grow Over Autonomous AI Agents
On October 23, 2026, OpenAI announced an agreement with Poland’s NASK National Research Institute to explore collaboration on AI safety, security and technical research.The announcement comes at a time when AI developers, cybersecurity researchers and policymakers are paying closer attention to systems that behave unexpectedly, exploit weaknesses in software or fail to remain within their…
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NITDA, Cisco Honour Imo State With Twin Awards For Digital Transformation Excellence
Imo State’s sustained investments in digital transformation have earned national recognition, as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Cisco Networking Academy honoured the state with two prestigious awards in acknowledgement of its leadership in digital literacy, digital skills development and technology-driven governance. At an award dinner in Abuja on Tuesday, October 20, 2026,…
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Applications Open for UN Online Volunteering Program: Become a Certified United Nations Volunteer from Anywhere in the World
Imagine contributing to peace, sustainable development, and humanitarian efforts without leaving your home. No visas, no relocation, no fixed office hours just your skills, a device, and an internet connection. That is the power of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Online Volunteering service. It lets people from every corner of the globe support United Nations…
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ChatGPT Launches Ads in Nigeria and South Africa
People are asking ChatGPT what to wear to a wedding, where to travel next, or which product to buy. Now imagine your business showing up while they’re making that decision. That’s the opportunity ChatGPT Ads is opening up for businesses in Nigeria and South Africa. OpenAI has expanded its advertising service to both countries, allowing…
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Call for Applications: InnovateX 2026 Challenge for Nigerian Innovators (Up to ₦20 Million in Prizes)
Nigeria’s young innovators are being called to the stage. Blaze by Ecobank, in partnership with Verve, has opened applications for InnovateX 2026, a nationwide youth innovation challenge designed to turn bold ideas into practical solutions with a total prize pool of ₦20 million.The challenge targets tertiary students and young creators who are ready to solve…
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NVIDIA Is Bringing Humanoid Robots Closer to Real World Business Use – Here’s What It Means for the Future of Work
NVIDIA’s announcement is not simply about introducing another humanoid robot. It is about bringing more of the development process together in one connected system. Photo Credit: NVIDIA
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Call for Applications: FemNest 2.0 – Heels and Tech
This five-week programme is designed to equip early-stage women innovators in Nigeria with the skills, mentorship, technology tools, and networks needed to turn ideas addressing female and family health challenges into sustainable, scalable ventures.
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Canadian Publisher Dumps Haitian Prize-Wining Author after Investigation Reveals He Used AI to Write Debut Novel
Canadian publishing house Les Editions du Boreal on Wednesday ended its professional relationship with Haitian-Canadian author Thelyson Orelien after it found that he had used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to write his award-winning book. Photo Credit: AFP Photo
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