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Tag: Innovation
Applications open for MasterCard 2027 Internship Program (Fully Funded)
Mastercard 2027 Internship Program is designed for individuals currently enrolled in and pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent), and set to complete their academics the following year. Mastercard 2027 Internship Program is where you will acquire real-world skills, contribute to impactful projects, engage in volunteering, and be immersed in a culture that celebrates…
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Tanzanian Female Innovators Showcase Rescue Robot at African STEM Event
Three talented Tanzanian secondary school girls have earned widespread recognition across Africa by presenting a set of innovative, practical engineering projects. Their creations include an advanced disaster rescue robot, an affordable cooling fan tailored for low-income homes, and a working prototype of a mini excavator. These achievements reflect a growing wave of youth-driven innovation and…
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United Nations & Nigerian Government seek innovative financing to fast-track SDGs before 2030
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, said with only a few years left to attain the SDGs, governments and development partners must move beyond planning to implementation while mobilising private capital to bridge the financing gap. Photo Credit – Punchng
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UNDP Launches first Manufacturing Technology University Innovation Pod to Drive Manufacturing Innovation in Nigeria
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched the ManuTech UniPod in Nigeria, an innovation hub designed to strengthen research, manufacturing and entrepreneurship. Photo Credit: UNDP
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World Bank GovTech Innovation Challenge 2026
The World Bank GovTech Innovation Challenge 2026 stands out as a powerful platform for driving meaningful change. Photo Credit: Stock Photo
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Mitsubishi Joins the Global Robot Race, Plans to Manufacture and Deploy Humanoid Workers in 2027
Highlanders CEO Hiroya Masuoka, left, and Mitsubishi Motors CEO Takao Kato show a memorandum of understanding, joined by Highlanders’ humanoid robot prototype N and a four-legged robot. (NAOTO OKAMURA/AUTOMOTIVE NEWS)
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Applications Open for UN Africa–Japan Innovation Programme for Youth and Women in Africa (Fully Funded)
UNITAR Innovation Programme is Supported by the Government and People of Japan, the initiative seeks to foster stronger Africa–Japan partnerships while equipping participants to develop scalable, investment-ready solutions that address pressing social and economic challenges.
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Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission Launches Innovation and Digital Services Unit
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has taken another significant step toward modernizing business regulation in Nigeria with the launch of its Innovation and Digital Services Unit. Photo Credit: CAC
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Kenya and Egypt Deepen Digital Cooperation with Focus on AI and Cybersecurity
The discussions focused on knowledge sharing and capacity-building initiatives aimed at accelerating innovation, expanding digital inclusion, and enhancing the two countries’ digital capabilities. Photo Credit: File Photo
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Applications Open for the World Internet Conference Global Youth Leadership Program 2026
The World Internet Conference (WIC) 2026 Global Youth Leadership Program (GYLP) empowers the next generation of digital leaders and provides unparalleled opportunities to connect with top minds in technology and governance.
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Nigeria Set to Lead Africa’s Digital, Creative Economy — EU Ambassador
EU Ambassador Mignot in a high level conversation with Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia in Abuja – Photo Credit: Titus Zam Udende/AFP
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Nigeria Sets Ambitious Goal of Achieving 70% Digital Literacy by 2027 Through New Strategic Roadmap
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced an ambitious target of ensuring that at least 70% of Nigerians possess digital literacy skills by the year 2027
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Trump and World Leaders Meet at G7 to discuss the Rising Security Threats of AI
At the G7 Summit hosted today in France, US President Donald Trump and world leaders, along with CEOs of top tech companies, met to discuss the rising security and economic risks of Artificial Intelligence. The discussions highlighted friction between American industry dominance and Europe’s push for strict AI oversight. Chiefs of the world’s leading AI…
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Call for Applications: SheConnects Digital Accelerator Africa Round 2( Up To $500,000 Grants)
SheConnects Digital Accelerator Africa has officially launched its second funding round, titled “Partnerships for Women’s Digital Empowerment at Scale.”
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Kenya and Finland Sign 3 MOU’s on Education, Climate Action, and Digital Innovation to Deepen Bilateral Relations
President William Ruto with President Alexander Stubb of Finland at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki on June 10, 2026.
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Applications Open for 5Million KES HAIDI AI Innovation Grant Africa 2026
HAIDI Innovation Track AI Grant Program for Solutions that addresses people living with disability – Photo Credit: HAIDI AI Challenge
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Applications Open for NSIA Prize for Innovation 2026 With Up to $275,000 in Prizes for Nigerian Startups
Finalists at the NSIA 3.0 2025 Edition – Photo Credit NSIA
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Kenyan Students Crush 2000 Opponents to Win Top Global Award at Huawei ICT competition in China
Kevin Tuei from Tharaka University, Catherine Atieno from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Brian Ngugi Kamau from Mt. Kenya University, and Salem Kim from Machakos University – Photo Credit: Huawei ICT Global Competition Shenzhen China 2026
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