TechStream

Technology news around the ecosystem!

From Lagos to Nairobi

We give you summaries of happenings around tech, from developer stand-ups to the boardrooms.

  • Harnessing Africa’s Critical Minerals for Technological Sovereignty and Sustainable Development

    Africa holds vast reserves of critical minerals such as cobalt, lithium, rare earth elements, and platinum—essential for technologies like electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and digital infrastructure. As global demand for these resources surges, especially in the push for green and digital transitions, Africa’s role in global supply chains has gained unprecedented strategic importance. At…

  • Nigeria Partners with UAE to Empower 7 Million Youths with Digital Skills.

    The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into a strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) aimed at training seven million Nigerian youths in digital skills. This collaboration is a part of the Renewed Hope Agenda led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which focuses on enhancing the digital economy and reducing unemployment among Nigerian…

  • Canada Raises Financial Barriers for Nigerian Tech Worker

    Canada has recently implemented new immigration regulations that significantly raise the financial requirements for skilled workers, including those from Nigeria’s thriving tech sector. As of May 2024, applicants under Canada’s Express Entry system must now demonstrate settlement funds of over CAD $13,757 for a single applicant, a 3.8% increase from the previous year. This figure…

  • Technoville, CGE to Host Landmark Summit on Accelerating Africa’s Digital Transformation

    Technoville and the Centre for Global Engagement (CGE) have announced a major technology summit aimed at driving Africa’s digital transformation and sustainable development. Scheduled to take place later this year, the summit will bring together leading tech innovators, government officials, industry stakeholders, and development partners from across the continent and beyond. Themed “powering Africa’s Digital…

  • Nigeria’s Digital Literacy Drive Earns Prestigious Global Recognition

    Nigeria’s digital awareness programme has gained international recognition by winning a top global award for its outstanding contribution to digital literacy and inclusion. Spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, the initiative is part of a broader national strategy to empower citizens with essential digital skills, promote innovation, and bridge the…

  • BRICS Entry to Boost Global Reach for Nigerian Innovators – NBTI DG

    The Director-General of the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI), Dr Patrick Uchenna Chukuwuemezie, has stated that Nigeria’s anticipated membership in BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) will open up global markets for Nigerian innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups. She emphasized that joining BRICS aligns with Nigeria’s goals to foster inclusive innovation, economic development,…