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Microsoft opens Africa Development Centre in Nigeria, Kenya

Microsoft has launched the Africa Development Centre (ADC), with two initial sites in Nairobi, Kenya, and Lagos, Nigeria. The development centre in Kenya was launched on May 14, while the launch event of the Nigerian centre will take place on May 17.

Innovation Corner to host Beyond Nigeria Summit in June and July

Beyond Nigeria Summit convenes young entrepreneurs, investors and stakeholders in the tech ecosystem from across the country

Five Things to expect at Techpoint Inspired

Techpoint Africa is hosting another edition of Techpoint Inspired on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Pistis Conference Center, Lekki, Lagos.

Tizeti’s WifiCall.ng to reduce call cost by 30-50 per cent

Tizeti, a leading internet service provider (ISP) in Nigeria, has launched a voice calling service, WifiCall.ng, that will enable users to make and receive crystal clear, unlimited voice call from and to anywhere in the world.

Nigerian Banks and Financial Technology Startups

Banks must partner with fintechs to help preserve their market share, Perhaps, they could forge ahead beyond partnerships and consider acquisitions.

Jack Ma’s Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) opens for applications

The Jack Ma Foundation’s Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) has been officially launched

Recap of “The Economics of Blockchain”, an Ingressive Ecosystem Hangout, January 2019 edition

The "Economics of Blockchain – Cryptocurrency, Fintech, and the Entrepreneur", was the theme of the first Ingressive Ecosystem Hangout in 2019.

How to build a sustainable business model—an empowerment workshop for women

In partnership with EDG Africa and Ingressive, Fempower Africa will be holding a workshop on how to design a sustainable business model using the BMC.

Count your blessings: Clickatell scoops 4 awards in 2018

Reportedly troubled Wakanow receives an investment equivalent to ₦14.56 billion from former Diamond bank backer, The Carlyle Group.

Recap: “Finance and Regulatory Techniques to Accelerate Startups and Businesses” brought to you by Ingressive

The November edition of the Ecosystem Hangout by Ingressive addressed the knowledge gap in the areas of Finance and Regulatory Techniques

GIC: Google does not believe the winner should take all

The maxim, everyone is a winner, has never been more true with the first Google Impact Challenge in Africa - Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria. 12 Nigerian social impact startups will share up to $1.75 million.

Per Blockchain in Nigeria, Innovation comes before regulation as Interswitch announces Microsoft partnership

On November 2, Interswitch announced a partnership with Microsoft to deliver a blockchain-based supply chain service.