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UICT Launches Fourth UJ Connect Cohort to Nurture Uganda’s Next Generation of Tech Startups

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The fourth cohort comprises 83 student innovators who will receive intensive entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and industry exposure designed to help transform their innovative ideas into commercially viable technology startups. The Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT), in collaboration with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA),…

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MTN Ghana Boosts Digital Learning Through New ICT and Robotics Hub

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The MTN Ghana Foundation stated that the investment underscores its commitment to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn, innovate, and dream bigger through technology. The MTN Ghana Foundation has inaugurated a new ICT and Robotics Centre at Asafo M/A Basic School in the Asokwa Municipality, further advancing its mission to promote digital…

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French Tech Lagos Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening France–Nigeria Tech Partnerships After Label Renewal

French Tech Lagos Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening France–Nigeria Tech Partnerships After Label Renewal

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The event signaled the start of a new phase for the community, as it introduced its newly appointed Board and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration between the French and Nigerian innovation ecosystems. Officials from the French diplomatic mission, including the Consul General of France in Lagos and representatives of the Regional Economic and Trade…

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Transforming Screen Time into Skill Time: A Parent’s Guide to Productive Summer Learning

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  Summer holidays are an exciting period for children. Schools are on break, daily routines become more relaxed, and many children spend more time on smartphones, tablets, computers, and gaming devices. While there is nothing wrong with relaxation and entertainment, many parents are concerned about excessive screen time and its impact on productivity, creativity, and…

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Kenya Establishes Telecom Equipment Licensing System

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Kenya has introduced a new Communications Equipment Distributor (CED) licence, requiring companies involved in the importation and distribution of telecommunications equipment to comply with additional regulatory requirements. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) announced the new requirement in a public notice issued on July 21, stating that the measure stems from the Revised Telecommunications Market…

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Nigeria Demonstrates Leadership at 2026 ACSA–UNODC Regional Conference on Prisoner Classification and Technology Use

Nigeria Demonstrates Leadership at 2026 ACSA–UNODC Regional Conference on Prisoner Classification and Technology Use

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Abuja once again highlighted Nigeria’s growing influence in correctional administration as it hosted the African Correctional Services Association (ACSA), in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Regional Conference from July 15 to 17, 2026. The three-day event brought together heads of prisons, penitentiaries, and correctional services, alongside policymakers, administrators, development…

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FG to Back 12 Tech Startups with ₦482m Under iDICE Programme

FG to Back 12 Tech Startups with ₦482m Under iDICE Programme

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The Federal Government has launched a ₦482.4 million investment fund aimed at supporting 12 tech-enabled Nigerian startups. The initiative is part of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme, implemented by the Bank of Industry (BoI). According to a statement on the initiative, applications have been opened for the…

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BoI-Supported Initiative Provides $350,000 Funding for Tech Startups

BoI-Supported Initiative Provides $350,000 Funding for Tech Startups

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The Federal Government, through the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme implemented by the Bank of Industry, has opened applications for the iDICE Startup Bridge Growth Lab, a 12-week accelerator designed to provide up to $350,000 in funding to 12 promising Nigerian tech startups. Speaking on the initiative, the National Coordinator of iDICE…

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Malawi Orders Airtel and TNM to Refund Customers

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The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has directed Airtel Malawi and Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) to refund and compensate subscribers for violating mandatory regulations governing the publication of tariffs. The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has directed Airtel Malawi Plc and Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) to compensate subscribers after introducing new tariffs without fully meeting…

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