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Africa Startup Festival 2023: Igniting innovation, entrepreneur vision

Africa Startup Festival 2023: Igniting innovation, entrepreneur vision

Scheduled for November 11, 2023, the event is set to bring together visionaries, entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts from across the African continent to celebrate innovation and drive the future of business. With the theme of “Fueling Innovation in the African Continent,” the Africa Startup Festival aims to showcase the …

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Tinubu appoints new leadership across communications, innovation, digital economy sectors

Tinubu appoints new leadership across communications, innovation, digital economy sectors

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, Oct. 11, approved the appointment of new leadership across the communications, innovation and digital economy sectors in Nigeria.   The official spokesperson for President Tinubu, Ajuri Ngelale issued a statement to confirm the appointment of new and returning Chief Executives to fresh terms in …

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African Women Seek to Boost Innovation and Creativity in Agribusiness

African Women Seek to Boost Innovation and Creativity in Agribusiness

Recent trends show that African women are abandoning traditional ways of engaging in agribusiness and adopting an intellectual property approach to transform food systems on the continent. Credit: Aimable Twahirwa/IPS by Aimable Twahirwa (kigali) Thursday, June 29, 2023 Inter Press Service KIGALI, Jun 29 (IPS) – Adeline Umukunzi, a 28-year-old woman …

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UBA Africa Conversations 2023: Hilda Baci, Owen Omogiafo, Abiola Bawuah, others to discuss Growth and Business Innovation in Africa

UBA Africa Conversations 2023: Hilda Baci, Owen Omogiafo, Abiola Bawuah, others to discuss Growth and Business Innovation in Africa

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc  is set to celebrate this year’s Africa Day in commemoration of African unity with the fifth edition of the annual UBA Africa Conversations which will be held at the Tony Elumelu Amphitheater, UBA House on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023.   Coming at a …

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Applications open in Nigeria for Visa Everywhere Initiative, a global innovation competition for fintech startups

Applications open in Nigeria for Visa Everywhere Initiative, a global innovation competition for fintech startups

In addition to monetary prizes, VEI winners gain access and exposure to Visa’s vast networks of partners in the banking, merchant, VC, and government sectors. The winners also benefit from receiving recognition from one of the world’s most trusted and valuable brands. The Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and …

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International Womens Day, 2023: Gender-Responsive Approach to Technology and Innovation Will Ensure Progress

International Womens Day, 2023: Gender-Responsive Approach to Technology and Innovation Will Ensure Progress

Delegates at the UN observance of International Women’s Day, under the theme “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.” Credit: Naureen Hossain/IPS by Naureen Hossain (united nations) Friday, March 10, 2023 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Mar 10 (IPS) – Promoting gender equality in technology and digital spaces is at the …

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Thoughts for 2023: Promoting Innovation & New Technologies

Opinion by A.H. Monjurul Kabir (new york) Tuesday, December 20, 2022 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Dec 20 (IPS) – Promoting innovation and technology to promote inclusive development means using new technologies to enhance equal access to services, eliminate discrimination, increase transparency, and create a stable and just future for all …

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Innovation key to a fairer world for persons with disabilities: UN Chief

Innovation key to a fairer world for persons with disabilities: UN Chief

In his message, Mr. Guterres noted that greater public-private sector collaboration is needed, in order to develop strategies that benefit persons with disabilities, who should also be involved in their development. The UN chief pointed to the UN’s internal efforts to make the Organization more accessible to persons with disabilities, …

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