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Nigeria Communications Satellite Ltd (NigComSat) in partnership with Ethnomet, a Canadian leading firm in healthcare technology recently launched ‘NigComHealth’, a telemedicine platform that will allow millions of Nigerians to have access to quality healthcare. ‘NigComHealth’ will transform the way patients and healthcare providers connect will transform the way patients and healthcare providers connect the country by providing convenient and accessible medical consultations by licensed healthcare professionals anytime, anywhere via mobile app. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami unveiled NigComHealth in Abuja this week. The Minister, who was represented by his Chief of staff, Professor Sahalu Junaidu,…

The President of Ghana, Hon. Nana Akufo-Addo has hailed the decision of Africa Data Centres to commence the construction of a new data center in the Central Business District of Accra, Ghana. The President noted that the establishment of Africa Data Centre’s new 10MW data center, in the heart of Accra, is a significant step towards bridging the infrastructure gap and developing further Ghana’s digital economy. “This investment and the Government’s drive at digitising all sectors of the economy will enable us to increase our capacity to access digital services, and help even more to attract foreign direct investment into…

With support from the African Development Bank, Soupah Kitchen & Grocery Technology Company, a woman-led agribusiness based in Ibadan, Nigeria, is unlocking innovative solutions to climate change to advance the continent’s energy transition. The Global Centre on Adaptation, and its Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program is also supporting Soupah Kitchen, which uses resource-smart technology to control the environment for growing lettuce, kale, leafy green, and herbs. The start-up produces cheaper and healthier vegetables through hydroponics on Ibadan rooftops than those grown on rural farms. Ifeloluwa Olatayo, Soupah Kitchen’s CEO, was among 15 winners of the 2021 African Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge…

The 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and an Extra Ordinary General Meeting of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (“ETI”), the parent of the Ecobank Group with a presence in 35 African countries was held in Lomé, Togo recently. At the meeting, four resolutions were reached. They are: Shareholders approved the accounts and the appropriation of profits for 2022. Shareholders voted for the re-election of Mr. Simon Dornoo, Professor Enase Okonedo, Dr. George Donkor, Mr. Deepak Malik and Ms Zanele Monnakgotla as directors of ETI. The co-option of the Managing Director, Mr Jeremy Awori, as a director, was also ratified. Shareholders approved the…

The lack of reliable and trustworthy data is seen as the reason why Africa’s growth is held back for decades, hampering business decisions and capital allocation as well as making it difficult to measure the impact of climate change. This is despite the fact that the continent is home to 65 percent of the world’s uncultivated fertile land and 30 percent of mineral resources, but only accounts for only 3 percent of the global GDP. But thanks to Amini, an early-stage company focused on solving Africa’s environmental data gap through artificial intelligence and satellite technology, which has developed a robust…

As Africa Day gets closer, Google is unveiling a range of programs and activities to celebrate Africa’s diverse cultural heritage and provide opportunities for people all over the world to experience and engage with the creativity and richness of Africa. Among the programs is the addition of six new pocket galleries on Google Arts & Culture, curated by esteemed partners from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, these pocket galleries offer an immersive experience of virtual exhibitions, providing a 360-degree view of artworks and artefacts, effectively allowing people to step into the heart of Africa’s cultural scene from wherever they are.…

CommunicationsWeek Media Limited, a certified global ICT company with over two million online subscribers, is delighted and proud to announce Dr. Krishnan Ranganath, Regional Executive, West Africa at Africa Data Centres as the keynote speaker at Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership Distinguished Lecture series. Dr. Krishnan Ranganath, will be speaking on the theme “Digital Transformation and Cloud Services as New Order.” Cloud services play a critical role in accelerating digital transformation and delivering essential public services. To achieve the next stage of digital transformation and enable countries to reap the benefits of the global digital economy, governments must…

The Nigerian government yesterday in Abuja officially launched the national policy on Blockchain technology and inaugurated Implementation & Steering Committee to oversee its implementation. The launch of the policy is part of efforts by the federal government to promote the adoption of blockchain technology in Nigeria and to position the country as a leading player in the global blockchain ecosystem. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, noted the importance of Blockchain technology to the nation’s Digital Economy drive and to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. “Blockchain Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Cloud &…

Having leveraged Airband Initiative to bring coverage to more than 900,000 people in Nigeria, the duo of Microsoft and Tizeti are set to bring internet access to over five million Nigerians, especially in the underserved states across the country. The partnership between the two companies is coming given the fact that electricity is frequently unavailable, insufficient or unreliable in many parts of the country. Thus, the partnership will take care of infrastructure support and deployment of eight solar-powered towers to help provide connectivity to households, small businesses and hotspots. This access will empower greater access to education, healthcare and employment.…

The manufacturing industry is crucial to a nation’s economy. It plays a significant role in generating employment, increasing productivity, and driving economic growth. In Nigeria, the manufacturing industry is a critical sector that contributes significantly to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) through job creation, wealth creation, and increased tax revenue for the government.    It has equally been identified as a key sector in the nation’s quest for diversification away from oil dependency. It can enable a country to reduce its reliance on imports, improve its trade balance, and increase its overall competitiveness. Manufacturing is almost all things good. …