StartupsTechnology

Aidi, a female-led Venture Extends its Early-Stage Support Fund to $1.5 MillionAccelerator

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August 19, 2022
Aidi, a female-led venture builder has announced an increase in its early-stage accelerator support fund to $1.5 Million. Aidi already supports over 200 founders across emerging markets, with notable names like Termii (YC W20), Payhippo (YC W21), Dash (Techstars 21), Raise (500 Startups 21), Moni (YC S21), Bumpa and many more. According to Toluoba Obademi (Head of operations & Investments)…
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Technology

TECNO CAMON 19 Pro Mondrian Edition Bags Double Awards

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August 19, 2022
Designed for those who are “young at heart” and never stop pursuing excellence in both technology innovation and aesthetic design, TECNO’s CAMON 19 Pro Mondrian Edition Smartphone Integrates a Color-Changing Design with a Sleek Bezel and Advanced Camera, Inspired by…
BlockchainTechnology

Step-By-Step: All You Need to Know About NFT NG

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August 19, 2022
Familiar with NFTs or not, there is a community willing to onboard you with the step-by-step intricacies of dealing with NFTs. The community, NFT NG, is founded by popular Nigerian NFT influencer, Kingsley Momoh. They are a popular non-fungible token community bringing…
Technology

Xiaomi Unveils CyberOne — Humanoid Robot Exploring Frontiers of Connected Living

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August 19, 2022
CyberOne, Xiaomi’s first humanoid robot, debuted at the company’s new product launch event in Beijing on August 11, alongside other innovative products. As the newest member of Xiaomi’s Cyber series, joining last year’s quadruped robot Cyberdog, CyberOne is fitted with advanced arms and legs, supports bipedal-motion posture balancing, and reaches a peak torque of up to 300Nm. Also…
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Agriculture

Heifer International spends $1b to support agric in Africa

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August 18, 2022
An agribusiness giant, Heifer International, has spent $1 billion to increase investments in agricultural capacity and resilience across Africa, its Country Manager, Yusuf Idris has said. He made this known yesterday in Lagos during the launch of its Africa Tech Challenge christened AYuTe Africa Challenge. AYuTe Africa Challenge, an agritech contest for young entrepreneurs run by Heifer…
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Energy

We didn’t employ consultant says IPMAN

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August 18, 2022
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) yesterday denied  the engagement of a consultant to collect money at loading depots and highways. Its President, Alhaji Debo Ahmed, issued the rejoinder in Abuja. He noted that the statement has placed…
Agriculture

Ministry denies spending N18.9b on bush clearing

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August 18, 2022
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has refuted claims that it spent N18.9billion on bush clearing during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. The ministry in a statement by its Director of Information, Dr. Joel O. Oruche, noted that the statement, which…
Banking

States get N472bn World Bank-assisted fund

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August 18, 2022
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, revealed that states had received N471.9bn of the $1.5bn World Bank-assisted States Fiscal Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability Programme for Results. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this at the launch of the States Charter to sustain fiscal transparency, accountability and sustainability reforms at…
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