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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the composition of the Federal Government’s Team to engage with Twitter over the recent suspension of the operations of the microblogging and social networking service in
Nigeria. https://techbuild.africa/?p=222106

A soon-to-be launched Online News Platform based in Ikeja, Lagos is looking to hire an Editor, Community Engagement Specialist & Content Developers (Writers) on full-time basis. Apply https:///MvcQgYBfKhkBmhvz6

A soon-to-be launched Online News Platform based in Ikeja, Lagos is looking to hire an Editor, Community Engagement Specialist & Content Developers (Writers) on full-time basis. Apply https:///MvcQgYBfKhkBmhvz6A soon-to-be launched Online News Platform based in Ikeja, Lagos is looking to hire an Editor, Community Engagement Specialist & Content Developers (Writers) on full-time basis. Apply https:///MvcQgYBfKhkBmhvz6

Innovation continues to remain the key to unlocking the wealth of nations and it can be explored through various sectors of the economy. One such sector that has seen a massive innovation drive has been the agriculture space.From precision farming to satellite imaging various disruptive technologies have been deployed in increasing the agricultural value chain. https://techbuild.africa/?p=218976

Curacel, an AI-powered platform for claims processing and fraud management in Africa, has raised $450,000 pre-seed funding in a round that was led by Atlantica Ventures and Consonance with participation from Kepple Ventures and other African angel investors.https:///3fv3gSn

Entries are open for the 2021 edition of Africa’s Business Heroes Competition. African entrepreneurs who are making a difference in their local communities are invited to apply. This is how to apply https:///eYHM6yd

Early-stage African tech startups are invited to apply for the Africa Startup Initiative Program (ASIP Accelerator program) which is designed to assist high potential startups in the agritech, cleantech, fintech, eCommerce, healthtech and insurtech sector.https:///e2eMXAk

Autochek, the auto tech company that aims to build solutions for the African market, has announced the launch of its online truck loans marketplace in Nigeria and Ghana, in a bid to migrate the trucking industry to online transactions and increase financing penetration. https:///eYVMunq

To commemorate the 2021 Global Money Week (GMW), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is organizing a social media contest called the “Global Money Challenge” where youths can showcase their talents, artworks and skills.

Applicants are meant to showcase their talents, artworks, and skills by posting a 120 seconds video or a photo on how you can Take Care of Yourself and Take Care of Your Money.https:///ec5jvuM

Fintech startups and companies have over recent years experienced exponential growth and their impact on the economy cannot be denied or simply overlooked.

Fintech is the use of technology to solve transaction issues disrupting the traditional transaction processes, making it easier and stress-free in a secured manner.

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Banking has been unbundled forever. It’s a time of global payment war.

The Big Tech companies, i.e Alibaba, Baidu, Tencent, Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon etc— have now taken positions in Fintech with acquisitions, new product rollouts, payment-related patent approvals, partnerships, and investment activity. https:///eVXpZPs

Venture Capital investments have been the saving grace of startups, as most times they fund the entire start-up process from seed fund till the startup starts paying ROI to other investors.

Venture Capitalists funds are mostly gotten in exchange for percentage equity in the funded startup or organization, though these investments are considered risky by a lot of standards. https:///eJHiCvf

Venture Capital investments have been the saving grace of startups, as most times they fund the entire start-up process from seed fund till the startup starts paying ROI to other investors.

Venture Capitalists funds are mostly gotten in exchange for percentage equity in the funded startup or organization, though these investments are considered risky by a lot of standards. https:///eJHiCvf

Gokada, the Nigeria-based last-mile delivery, logistics and transportation start-up has formally unveiled Nikhil Goel as its new CEO, as it continues to evolve from a riding-hailing company to becoming the leading food delivery, parcel delivery, and last-mile e-commerce fulfillment solution in Nigeria. https:///eqx5-Xf

The month of March, designated as Women’s history month, has occasioned a lot of activities held in honor of women across the globe. Not to be left behind, the tech industry is making strides to support and promote female inclusion in technology.

While more females may begin to view tech careers as a viable option, they may be at a loss on how to proceed especially if they have little or no background in technology. https:///eqx5-Xf