The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Centre of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Tripoli, has launched the Innovation Summer Season, a two-week programme designed …
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FCMB, Dutch Bank Launch N20m AgriTech Investment Readiness Programme 2025
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has joined forces with the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, FMO, to launch the FCMB–FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Programme 2025, a new initiative aimed at boosting …
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Ethio Telecom, Huawei Launch GigaAAU in North Africa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – August 15, 2025: Ethio Telecom, in collaboration with Huawei, has achieved a major technological milestone by launching North Africa’s first GigaAAU FDD tri-band Massive MIMO site, …
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Ecobank Rewards Young Innovators with N20m in InnovateX Challenge
Ecobank Nigeria has awarded a total of N20 million in cash prizes and growth opportunities to winners of the InnovateX Challenge, a youth-focused competition designed to support young talents in …
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Egypt Records Breakthrough as Cotton Thrives in South Sinai Desert for the First Time
Egypt has made history by successfully growing cotton in a desert environment for the first time, marking a major milestone in agricultural innovation and climate adaptation. The announcement was made …
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eTranzact, EDC Launch Report to Boost AI Adoption Among Nigerian SMEs
eTranzact International Plc has teamed up with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University to release a groundbreaking report titled Artificial Intelligence Readiness of Nigerian SMEs. The study aims …
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Lagos to Host 4,000 Global Tech Leaders for Moonshot 2025
More than 4,000 innovators, policymakers, and investors from over 15 countries will gather in Lagos from October 15 to 16 for the third edition of Moonshot by TechCabal, Africa’s leading …
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Rafiki Briquettes Changing the Face of Clean Cooking in Tanzania
In Tanzania, a new champion is emerging in the fight for cleaner kitchens and a healthier environment. It is not solar panels or wind turbines, but a small, mighty innovation …
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Dangote Refinery Lowers Petrol Price to ₦820 per Litre
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a major step to make fuel cheaper and easier to access across Nigeria. From Monday, August 12, 2025, the refinery reduced its ex-depot price …
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FirstBank Champions Inclusion and Digital Innovation at Canada-Africa Fintech Summit
FirstBank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its leadership role in driving financial inclusion and digital innovation by sponsoring the Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS) 2025. The bank said in a statement on …