Category: News
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Submit Your Made With AI Film at AAIIFF JULY 2026
The organizers of the African AI International Film Festival (AAIIFF) are calling on filmmakers, creators, and storytellers across Africa and beyond to submit AI-driven films that break rules, challenge norms, and push storytelling into new territory. Whether you have shot a music video, a drama that pulls emotion out of silence, a documentary that…
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Renaissance Philanthropy launches Africa Jobs Fund
Renaissance Philanthropy is launching Africa Jobs Fund, a new initiative aiming to mobilize $100 million to create high-productivity jobs for Africa’s next generation. The fund will back exceptional entrepreneurs to build companies in export manufacturing and international labor mobility in Africa. The fund is led by Daniel Yu, founder of Africa’s largest B2B e-commerce company…
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Apply for NITDA’s Digital Export Acceleration Programme 2026
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through the Office of Nigerian Digital Innovation and the Digital Trade Desk in the Office of the Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, invites eligible Nigerian startups, SMEs, and digital businesses to apply for the pilot cohort of the Digital Export Acceleration Programme (DEAP).…
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Check Out #GovGuideNigeria an New AI Tool From the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and the Digital Economy
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and the Digital Economy has launched #GovGuideNigeria, an AI-powered platform designed to make access to government information simpler, faster, and more inclusive for every Nigerian. Available via WhatsApp and web in English, Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba. GovGuide provides citizens with easy access to information across more than 35…
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Technecultura Launches AI Governance Catalyst Programs for Early Stage Researchers
Technecultura, a research institute, policy incubator, and creative hub working to advance global equity in AI is launching the AI Governance Catalyst Program , an AI policy + governance career and research mentorship program for scholars of Nigerian descent! Led by the Institute’s Founder and Scientific Director, Chinasa T. Okolo, Ph.D., this program will curate a…
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Apply for the DV Fund For Non Profits and Institutions
If you are building an evidence-driven solution that can improve lives at scale, this is worth your attention. The DIV Fund provides tiered funding from up to $200,000 for pilots to up to $1.5 million for scaling innovations tackling poverty globally. The fund is looking for cost-effective solutions with strong evidence of impact…
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Apply to the Endangered Languages Digital Storytelling Workshop
Have you ever thought about using digital storytelling in your work with your language and community? Are you interested in digital storytelling as a way to support and promote your language work? The Endangered Languages Project, in collaboration with StoryCenter, invites applications from language champions around the world who would like to get hands-on experience…
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Attend Oyo Talent Tribe’s Builders, Talent & Creators Meetup
On Saturday, the 23rd May 2026, Builders, Talent and Creators will come together at Sebs Hub, 32 Awolowo Ave- Bodija Ibadan for the Oyo Talent Tribe’s Builders, Talent and Creators Meetup. The goal of the meetup is to empower builders to document their journeys, position themselves for global opportunities, and build meaningful connections. By…
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Africana AI Rolls out New Features on Language Development Platform
AfricanaAI, a tech platform building intelligent systems that empower people across Africa to access knowledge in the languages they think, learn, and live, is opening a new step in the AfricanaAI journey through its new features. Native speakers can now contribute authentic Hausa text and voice data directly on our platform, helping build AI…
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Join the SMEDAN Team for the Start-up Digital Innovation Academy
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) is looking for the right people to help shape the next generation of Nigerian entrepreneurs. If you are an experienced trainer, facilitator, or subject matter expert in entrepreneurship, digital technology, or startup development, we join the team for the Start-up Digital Innovation Academy. This is an…
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