TL;DR, Ā Dr. Odaibo proposes a $2-10 billion AI talent development fund (minimum $1B annually) to transform Nigeria from tech consumer to global leader. Ā Nigeria must shift from seeking foreign investment to nurturing local AI talent, following India’s IT playbook to produce global tech leaders. Practical enablers like cloud access, laptops, and merit-based rewards…
TL;DR, The NiYA Startup Pitch 1.0 named 17Ā NiYA tech pitch winners, who shared a $25,000 prize pool to fund their ventures in health, agritech, and AI. Ministry-backed and partner-supported, NiYA combines grants, training, and market access across five pillars to turn prototypes into scalable ventures. Ā Healthtech and Agritech startups were the most prominent…
Following the resounding success of past two editions, VAP Group in association with and Times of AI Ā and supported by Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau Ā is set to host an exclusive event on 8-9th December, 2025 in Abu Dhabi( Global AI Show), that will bring together AI futurists across the globe with 5,000+ attendees,…
TL;DR, Clarrio.ai, an AI-powered health platform achieving 78.9% accuracy in predicting seizures, has raised over $1 million and expanded to Netcare Hospitals in South Africa. Founded in 2017 to help manage epilepsy, the platform now connects 300+ wearable devices using CNNs and LSTMs for predictive health analytics. Operating on a B2B model charging hospitals $942ā$1,178…
TL;DR, MazaoHubās AI farming sensors and management software, backed by $2M funding, increase yields 30%, reduce costs, and scale climate-smart African agriculture. Tanzanian startup combines AI-powered soil analysis with human expertise through Farmer Excellence Centers, creating a hybrid “Tech and Touch” approach for smallholder farmers. Latest update reveal CRDB Bank Foundation backing to overhaul payment…
TL;DR, A deepfake crypto scam targeted Kenya’s Ex-Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s verified X account to promote a fake Kenya Token, attracting 1,620 Telegram members before being exposed as fraud. The sophisticated scam followed patterns seen in Tanzania where billionaire Mohammed Dewji’s account was similarly compromised, raising $1.48 million through deepfake. Kenya’s upcoming Virtual Asset Service…
TLDR; ChainPal’s crypto payment gateway automatically converts digital currencies to local African currencies, eliminating complexity for merchants. AI integration analyzes transaction data to provide business insights on customer behavior and sales patterns. The platform prioritizes practical utility over cryptocurrency speculation, solving real African business problems. In Africa, utility trumps value when the question of adopting…
In Brief Stablecoin payouts via ChainPal enable near-instant conversion to mobile money and bank accounts, cutting remittance fees and settlement times. ChainPalās AI matching engine plus enterprise security and KYC create compliant, low-cost payout rails for freelancers, builders, and SMEs. ChainPal offers professional invoices and automated payouts, reducing fees and enhancing efficiency. Stablecoin payouts have…
TL:DR, Worldcoin WLD officially launched after four years of development, combining biometric eye scan verification with cryptocurrency to create digital identity solutions for the AI era. Worldcoin introduces its Orb device for eyeāscan verification, merging digital identity and WLD cryptocurrency while expanding into 20 countries with rapid adoption. Ā Worldcoin plans global expansion with 1,500 orbs…
In Brief Asset Chain is Africaās first gasless, LayerĀ 1 blockchain infrastructure designed to keep value within the continent and fund local ecosystems. AI agents, zeroāgas DEX, and RWA tokenization on Asset Chain deliver realāworld utility, high yields, and secure smartācontract tools. With $100K initial TVL and a 5% global market vision, Asset Chain is rapidly…
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