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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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Built For Africa: Ewe Marketplace Enhancing Access to African Wellness Systems
Ewe Marketplace is an indigenous African technology and cultural knowledge platform focused on preserving, modernising, and expanding access to Yoruba herbal knowledge, traditional plants, indigenous wellness systems, books, cultural education, and community commerce through digital technology. Founded in Nigeria, Ewe combines culture, artificial intelligence, education, and commerce into a growing ecosystem designed to bridge traditional…
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Nigeria’s Healthtech Revolution Is Leaving Most Nigerians Behind And We Should Be Worried
A Tale of Two Ecosystems Nigeria’s digital health sector has experienced remarkable growth in recent years. According to the 2026 State of Healthtech in Nigeria report, the ecosystem now comprises 128 active startups, has attracted over 180 investors, and has mobilized $271 million in total disclosed funding since 2004. Post-pandemic startup launches among currently active…
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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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10 Questions Every Oyo Techie Should Ask Their House of Assembly Candidate Before Casting a Vote
Welcome back to our weekly Civic Tech Advocacy series in partnership with Ibadan Tech Expo. Today we touch on a part of elections that are often overlooked, because most people don’t think it is a big deal. The House of Assembly Your vote is your voice. Make sure your State House of Assembly candidate has…
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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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Built for Africa: Yetunde, The Dating App Putting Yoruba Culture at the Heart of Love
In a world crowded with dating apps that promise connection but deliver chaos, Yetunde is doing something quietly radical, it’s building a space where Yoruba singles can find love without leaving their culture at the door. Launched by YETUNDE THE ALARENA LIMITED, the app is available on both iOS and Android and is designed from…
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Built For Africa: Àwalingo, The Platform That Wants to Save Africa’s Languages
A few days ago , Pope Leo XIV, on World Communications Day, talked how AI is “radically affecting the world of information and communication, and through it, certain foundations of life in society,” adding that “these changes affect everyone.” He asked, “how can we remain fully human and guide this cultural transformation to serve…
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Our StoryLab Community is Live — What’s in It for You As A Founder
Many great startups fail quietly. Not always because the product was bad. Not always because the founders lacked talent. Sometimes, they fail because nobody knew their story. In today’s tech ecosystem, building alone is no longer enough. Startup founders also need visibility, community, narrative, and ecosystem presence. That is why we are Launching the Techies…
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Built for Africa: The Land Banker App
Making Land Ownership Accessible for Modern Professionals For many young professionals, founders, freelancers, and business owners, owning land is a long-term dream that often feels out of reach. The biggest challenge is not the desire to invest in real estate it is the financial barrier that comes with large upfront payments and inflexible purchase…
