Africa
Africa: AfriLabs Joins ITU-D as Sector Member to Boost African Tech Innovation
AfriLabs is proud to announce its official membership with the International Telecommunication Union Development Sector (ITU-D), following its acceptance by the ITU Council ...
Innovation
Nigeria: UNDP Launches Fintech Innovation Centre in Lagos to Support African Startups
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has inaugurated a fintech hub at its innovation centre in Lagos, Nigeria, as part of a $1 ...
Innovation
Nigeria-EU Collaboration Aims to Boost Technological Innovation and Economic Growth
The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has expressed strong confidence that the partnership between the European Union (EU) and the ...
Innovation
Global: Sierra Leone Seeks $150 Million to Establish Digital Innovation and Investment Hub
Sierra Leone is embarking on an ambitious project to foster startups and innovators by establishing a digital innovation and investment hub, aiming to ...
Global
Global: Meta Launches Llama Impact Innovation Awards to Boost AI-driven Organizations in Africa, Middle East, and Turkey
Meta has introduced the Meta Llama (Large Language Model Meta AI) Impact Innovation Awards, reinforcing its commitment to open science and empowering developers ...
Innovation
Global: Mastercard Advances Biometric Innovations for In-Person Payments
Mastercard is spearheading the integration of biometrics in in-store payments, marking a significant shift towards seamless interactions across various payment environments. This was ...
Global
Global: Ripple Unveils Fund to Foster Blockchain Innovation in Japan and South Korea
Ripple, the blockchain firm behind the XRP cryptocurrency, has launched a new fund targeting Japan and South Korea to drive innovation on the ...
Botswana
Botswana Launches DigiPost to Modernize Financial Infrastructure
Botswana, through its designated postal operator BotswanaPost, has unveiled Digipost, a digital post office platform aimed at modernizing the nation’s financial infrastructure. This ...
Global
Global: Mastercard’s Latest AI Technology Transforms the Fight Against Scams
Mastercard has joined forces with Verizon, NatWest, and the Global Anti-Scam Alliance in a concerted effort to combat fraudsters, utilizing cutting-edge AI technology ...
Africa
Africa: UBA Launches Innovative ‘Scan to Resolve Complaint’ Portal
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Africa’s Global Bank, has introduced a groundbreaking solution called the ‘Scan to Resolve Complaint’ Portal, accessible via ...