McEnies secured the deal in September 2023, a confirmation from the company revealed McEnies Global Communications has won a contract with the UK Met Office to develop improved communications practices on weather information and work out meaningful communication strategies to mitigate perennial flooding in Nigeria. The project which is being sponsored by UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) will bring together several relevant government agencies, like NIMET, NASRDA, NIHSA, NEMA, etc while also engaging in some desk-based research and consultations. The team will come together to co-develop improved communications products and protocols to reach the most vulnerable flood-prone States…
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In commemoration of the 2023 World Mental Health Day celebrations, 9mobile, Nigeria’s leading brand committed to making a positive impact, held its quarterly Health Talk Series, with a focus on substance abuse and its effects on mental health. This edition of the series which discussed the topic “Substance Abuse: a conversation we must have now” featured leading advocate for substance abuse victims, David Folaranmi, while Dr. Damian Avar, popularly known as ‘Sabi Doctor’ served as host. According to Folaranmi, substance addiction is a mental health illness and one of the major effects of substance abuse. While advocating for the…
Syndicate Bio & the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) Partner to Tackle Cancer Disparities through Unprecedented Cancer Genome Project in Nigeria Syndicate Bio, a biotech platform company committed to advancing genomics and precision medicine initiatives across the world’s most diverse regions, has announced its strategic partnership with the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), the foremost institute that provides national leadership on cancer research, treatment and control in Nigeria. Together, they have initiated the “Cancer Genome Nigeria” project, a study aimed at bridging cancer disparity gaps by studying the most prevalent cancers across Nigeria’s six…
RegTech Africa & Agpaytech has released a report on the State of Fintech and Regtech activities in Nigeria. The report indicated that in the first half of 2023, African FinTech deals reached 60 transactions and raised a combined $189m in Q2 2023, a 64% reduction from the same period in 2022. The report revealed that notably, international tech giants are actively investing in Africa’s FinTech ecosystem. Nigeria remains the country with several FinTech deals and activities mostly in the city of Lagos, saw 25 deals, a 42% share of the total deals in Africa as of H1 2023. Most FinTech…
Six telecom Chief Executives, representing some of the continent’s biggest operators, have published a communique at the GSMA event, MWC Kigali 2023, urging governments to establish new policies to support the positive and inclusive impacts of mobile technology, in order to address investment and usage gaps. The group included Segun Ogunsanya, Airtel Africa Group; Hassanein Hiridjee, Axian Group; Frehiwot Tamru, Ethio Telecommunications; Ralph Mupita, MTN Group; Jerome Henique, Orange Middle East and Africa; and Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group. The communique says: “Reforming fiscal policy will improve affordability for consumers and incentivize investments by operators given that taxes and fees account…
The NITDA Artificial Intelligence Developers Training (NAIDT) programme, which started as NITDA Developers Group (NDG) Training, is a programme borne out of the need to accelerate the capacity of young Nigerians in Artificial Intelligence, which is one of the most highly demanded tech talent today. Through NAIDT, with the support of volunteers from Google Developers Group (GDG), NITDA has empowered many Nigerian youth and set them on the path to starting a journey that will not only transform their lives but will create a positive domino effect that will impact our society. NAIDT is anchored on the NITDA “Learn, Teach…
The HP Z6 G5 A is the ultimate Workstation for Virtual Production, 3D Rendering, AI, and Machine Learning HP has unveiled the newest addition to the Z by HP workstation lineup, the HP Z6 G5 A, a cutting-edge desktop workstation designed to meet the demanding needs of virtual production, 3D rendering, AI, and machine learning professionals. With the highest number of cores ever in a Z by HP workstation and the ability to configure up to three high-performance graphics cards, the Z6 G5 A is set to revolutionize productivity and performance. Powered by the AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO CPU, the…
Rashidi Yekini was an iconic Nigerian football forward Google’s Doodle today, Monday, October 23, celebrates iconic Nigerian footballer Rashidi Yekini, an accomplished forward nicknamed the “Goalsfather” for his ability to sneak shots by the keeper. On this day in 1963, he was born in Kaduna, Nigeria. The beginning of Yekini’s life was difficult as he faced homelessness and poverty. To make money, his first jobs were as a welder and mechanic, but his true goal was to pursue football. He soon began playing in front of scouts and in 1981, he joined his first football club, UNTL FC, in Kaduna.…
—-To Offer Automated Digital Ad Services To SMEs MTN Nigeria, and Adbot, an ad-tech company, have announced a partnership to bring MTN’s Thryve Google Ad services to all SMEs on the MTN network. The collaboration empowers SMEs to enhance their online visibility, taking advantage of the Thryve Google Ads Bundle, which provides 1Gb of data, a minimum of 10 website conversions, and 500 ad views on Google: tackling a key challenge SMEs face – access to new markets. The proposition aims to support SMEs in maximising their online presence and reaching a broader audience. The platform enables efficient Google ad…
TestNigeria 2.0 Conference is Nigeria’s premier conference on Software Testing TestNigeria Conference, Nigeria’s premier conference on Software Testing, is back in Lagos for the second edition. TestNigeria 2.0 Conference is scheduled for Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, on November 9th, 2023, as software testing experts, industry leaders, and technology enthusiasts will gather for the highly anticipated 2.0 Conference. Organised by the Nigerian Software Testing Qualification Board (NGSTQB), this event will be a significant milestone in the Nigerian tech landscape, setting the stage for discussions on cutting-edge advancements and trends in software testing. Building on the successes of the maiden…