TL;DR, UNAM’s Master of Science in Blockchain Technology goes far beyond short courses, combining architecture, smart contracts, governance, cybersecurity, and socio-economic impact to produce graduates. The Power Learn Project aims to train 1 million software developers in Africa by 2027, while UNAM’s new Master of Science in Blockchain Technology offers comprehensive blockchain education…
TL;DR, MTN is bringing Microsoft’s AI productivity tools, specifically Copilot, to its 300 million customers across Africa to boost digital skills and opportunities. The partnership aims to close Africa’s digital skills gap by providing AI-powered learning tools for students and productivity solutions for small businesses. A phased rollout of the AI initiative is scheduled…
TL;DR, Dr. Odaibo proposes a $2-10 billion AI talent development fund (minimum $1B annually) to transform Nigeria from tech consumer to global leader. 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…
Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Global Blockchain Show 2025 will take place at the prestigious Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi from December 10–11, 2025, bringing together the world’s top Web3 and blockchain specialists. Considered one of the leading conferences for decentralized innovation globally, the event will showcase creative ideas, stimulating conversations, and revolutionary solutions driving…
TL;DR, Nigerian engineers raised $5.8M to build Hyperbridge, a cross-chain bridge that processed $92.4M in transactions using cryptographic finality proofs instead of vulnerable multisig systems. Hyperbridge replaces flawed multisig bridges with mathematical guarantees, eliminating the $600M hack risks that have plagued blockchain interoperability since 2021. The Lagos-built protocol now serves as Polkadot’s native…
TL;DR, As AI is projected to boost Africa’s economy by up to $4.8 billion by 2030, the Nigeria AI bill aims to regulate this boom through a new National Artificial Intelligence Council (NAIC). The proposed bill requires AI developers, importers, and commercial operators in Nigeria to register with and get approval from a new…
TL;DR, The NiYA Startup Pitch 1.0 named 17 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. Healthtech and Agritech startups were the most prominent…
The Stellar Community Fund awarded $2.57M globally, with six African startups securing $437,500 for local innovation. Freedom PayWallet received $150,000 to scale financial aid in Gambia and Tanzania , while Minah secured $97,500 for RWA tokenization in West Africa. These projects use Soroban smart contracts to solve real-world challenges, proving Africa’s lead in blockchain utility.
TL;DR, MazaoHub’s 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, The Hedera hackathon 2025 prize pool doubled to $2M with UGFS North Africa’s investment. Africa’s largest blockchain competition combines $2M in prizes with extensive developer training through 100+ university partnerships, focusing on practical solutions for finance, sustainability, identity, and gaming applications. The expanded hackathon program offers Hedera network certification, technical workshops, and hands-on guidance…
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