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Japan commits $10.4 Million to expand Innovation Hubs across Nigeria
The government of Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has committed $10.4 million to support to support the expansion of innovation hubs across Nigeria. The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, disclosed this during the foundation laying ceremony of the Renewed Hope Startup Hub in Abuja.…
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Applications Open NITDA-Tech Revolution Africa Builders Festival 2026 for Nigerian Startups, Founders and Innovators
Nigerian startups with ready-to-deploy technology solutions now have a clear pathway to institutional customers, pilot contracts, and investment through the NITDA-Tech Revolution Africa Builders Festival 2026. Applications are open and close on Monday, October 5, 2026. Photo Credit: NITDA
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Tinubu Welcomes $12 Million Abuja Digital Entrepreneurship Centre to Strengthen Nigeria’s MSME Ecosystem
The Centre, funded by the Republic of Korea through the Korea International Cooperation Agency, KOICA, is being developed at the SMEDAN Industrial Development Centre in Idu, Abuja, in partnership with the Federal Government through SMEDAN and the United Nations Development Programme. Photo Credit: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR – State House Photos
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MTN and Gates Foundation Unveil $25 Million AI-Powered Nigeria Maternal Health Multiplier to Transform Care for Half a Million Women
The four-year initiative, backed by an initial investment of approximately $25 million between 2026 and 2030 through direct and in-kind contributions, aims to connect pregnant women, frontline health workers, and primary healthcare facilities through artificial intelligence, mobile technology, and improved connectivity. Photo Credit: AfricaTechNews.com
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Terra Industries Leads $1m Investment in Aeon to Build Sovereign Cyber Defence Across Africa
L-R: Alex Idowu (Co-founder / CTO), Samuel Ogbonyomi (Co- founder / CEO), Martina Medac (Head of Enterprise Sales), Ben Eluan (Co-founder / President). Image source: Aeon
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Standard Chartered Launches Women in Tech Accelerator To Empower & Scale Female Impact-Driven Startups
The programme, delivered in collaboration with Cairo-based think tank and consultancy Entlaq and US-based venture capital firm Village Capital, continues the bank’s commitment through the Standard Chartered Foundation aimed at equipping women-led, technology-enabled startups with the skills, networks, and capital needed to grow. Photo Credit: Standard Chartered
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Nigeria targets $750m in Investment fund with new National Cloud Policy
Federal Government targets $750m in Investment fund with new National Cloud Policy. Photo Credit: Minister Bosun Tijani AFP
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Microsoft Calls for Increased AI Skills investment in Nigeria’s Public Sector
Microsoft has called for greater investment in the skills and capabilities of Nigeria’s public sector workforce. Photo Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK
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ProSME Project SME Fund Grants for Namibian MSMEs (N$50,000 – N$100,000)
ProSME Project SME Fund, a grant funding initiative designed to support the growth, competitiveness, and sustainability of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Namibia.
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Flutterwave Secures $3.2 Billion Series E Investment Funding from Ripple to Hit Unicorn Status
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments infrastructure company, secures $3.2 Billion Series E Fund Investment from Ripple
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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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