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Applications Open for TechUp Africa 2026 with Free Data Camp Tech Skills Scholarship
Gain free access to 450+ DataCamp courses covering Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Python, SQL, Power BI, and other high-demand technologies. Photo Credit: TechUp
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YABATECH, AfriLabs to establish Digital, Creative Centre for 2,600 Youth
The AfriLabs team revealed that the centre would host innovation programmes, entrepreneurship support services, startup incubation, business development initiatives and industry collaborations designed to improve youth employability and enterprise development. Photo Credit: YABATECH
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STAR ⭐ Self-Taught Nigerian Inventor Nafiu Kabir Building Robots from Scratch
Nafiu Kabir is a self-taught Nigerian innovator who taught himself the skills needed to design, assemble, and program robots without formal advanced training in robotics or extensive access to imported high-tech components. The young Tech STAR ⭐ Kabir, employs an innovative approach that emphasizes use of Local materials, reducing costs and demonstrating that groundbreaking tech…
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Nearly half of Africa’s Smartphones are Sending Classified informations to Systems controlled by a Chinese Manufacturer
In 2025, Transsion Holdings (the Shenzhen-based company behind the Tecno, Infinix, and Itel brands) accounted for roughly 48% of smartphone shipments across Africa which equates to more than 40 million of the 84.4 million handsets shipped on the continent, according to Omdia data. That dominance means nearly one in two new smartphones sold in Africa…
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How 21 Street Begging Kids became Nigeria’s Newest Tech Entrepreneurs by Learning how to Assemble Drones
The 21 former street begging children and Almajiri students in Nigeria are set to graduate next week as tech technicians capable of assembling drones, repairing electronics, and starting their own businesses.Photo Credit: Facebook Post -Tim Akano
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Indonesian Farmer goes Viral after Flying a Giant Drone to Work
An Indonesian farmer has got the whole Internet buzzing after he was pictured flying a giant Material lifting drone to his farm. In the Video below, the Indonesian Farmer can be seen Mid-Air, strapped to the giant Drone, while controlling his flight path and movement from the comfort of his palms. The Video has sent…
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Germany and Nigeria Signs New Commercial Partnership across Renewable Energy and Technology
German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul and Nigerian Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu pictured at the Grand alliance collaboration signing event – Photo Credit: Punchng
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Airtel Expands AI Digital Learning with Makole Community School in Solwezi Zambia
Airtel Zambia Plc has marked another milestone in its efforts to improve access to quality education by officially handing over the newly digitally connected Makole Community School in Solwezi under its School Adoption Programme. The initiative was implemented in partnership with the Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS) and supported by the Airtel Africa Foundation. Through…
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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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Top 7 Robots used in Construction 2026
From bricklaying and concrete printing to demolition and site inspections, robots are transforming how buildings and infrastructure are designed and constructed. Photo Credit: I-Stock Photos
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Mozambique Graduates 30 Drone Pilots to Improve Disaster Response
Mozambique has officially graduated its first 30 certified drone pilots to strengthen its response to natural disasters such as floods and cyclones. The pilots learned to fly uncrewed aerial vehicles to map damage, find trapped people, and assess danger in real-time. Rômulo Cunha Corrêa, the African Development Bank’s Country Manager for Mozambique, confirmed that the…
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Open Access Data Centres (OADC) Launch Tech and Coding Club at the University of Lagos
Open Access Data Centres announce the launch of the Tech and Coding Club at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), an initiative aimed at equipping students with practical technology and programming skills. Photo Credit: File Photo
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Boston Dynamics Develops a Robot Dog ‘Spot’ to Deliver Your Packages
Boston Dynamics envisions its four-legged ‘Spot’ robot helping human delivery workers, noting the company is already in talks with major logistics companies. Photo Credit: Boston Dynamics
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Kenya Positions Learners for AI Future with Nationwide Digital Classroom Rollout
The programme, launched by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at Kaptarkok Junior Secondary School, is being implemented under the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP) with support from the World Bank. Photo Credit: File Photo
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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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Mozambique Boosts Disaster Response with Drone Technology
Mozambique takes a significant step toward strengthening its disaster management capabilities by expanding the use of drone technology in emergency preparedness and response. Photo Credit:Tech Valley
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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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Chinese President Xi calls for advancing Chinese modernization through sci-tech innovation
Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for accelerated efforts to achieve high-level self-reliance and strength in science and technology, and leverage sci-tech innovation to underpin and drive Chinese modernization. Photo Credit: Beijing Post
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Three Nigerian students win gold at International STEM Olympiad in Rome
Representing Team Nigeria, Chimdiebube Onwubiko, Don Anele Munachimso and Onyedikachi Egejurum in Rome Italy. Photo Credit: X / Alex Onyia
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Google Play Launch $1 Million Indie Games Fund for Sub-Saharan African Developers – How to Apply
Indie Games Fund for Africa is a $1 million initiative designed to empower independent game developers across the region. Photo Credit: Stock Photo
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