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Africa Deep Tech Foundation Launches Laptop LLM Challenge
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Africa Deep Tech Foundation Launches Laptop LLM Challenge

The Africa Deep Tech Foundation has opened applications for the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2026, calling on engineers, researchers and startups to build AI language models that run fully offline on standard laptops. The competition offers over $20,000 in prizes and support to help winning teams grow

Gift Oluchi NicholasJul 30, 2026
48 Nigerian Student Teams Advance in OPay Innovation Challenge
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48 Nigerian Student Teams Advance in OPay Innovation Challenge

OPay selected 48 undergraduate teams from more than 2,200 applications for the next stage of its National Innovation Challenge. The teams enter a six-week virtual mentorship with OPay, Google and the federal 3MTT programme.

The DeskJul 27, 2026
Moniepoint MFB Welcomes Real Warri Pikin to Its Family
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Moniepoint MFB Welcomes Real Warri Pikin to Its Family

Nigerian fintech Moniepoint MFB announced comedian Anita Asuoha, known as Real Warri Pikin, joined its family on July 10, 2026, under the #madeforyourprogress campaign.

Emeka BriggsJul 11, 2026
Aderonke Ambali Positions Africa as Global Education Shaper
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Aderonke Ambali Positions Africa as Global Education Shaper

BRINT Online School hosts the Brint EdTech Summit 2026 in Lagos, convening stakeholders to redefine Africa's role in worldwide learning.

Chisom EzeJul 10, 2026
Cha by Invoicer: The AI That Sounds Like a Business Companion, Not a Bot
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Cha by Invoicer: The AI That Sounds Like a Business Companion, Not a Bot

Invoicer’s new WhatsApp assistant is changing how Nigerian SMEs handle customer engagement, and it never once sounds like customer support.

victor agbenroJun 29, 2026
Tuntunre Turns Old Jeans Into Sustainable Fashion
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Tuntunre Turns Old Jeans Into Sustainable Fashion

A newly launched Nigerian startup, Tuntunre, is taking a creative approach by transforming used denim into affordable fashion accessories.

Gift Oluchi NicholasMar 25, 2026
Oando Seeks NGX Approval to Raise N220.8bn via Rights Issue
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Oando Seeks NGX Approval to Raise N220.8bn via Rights Issue

One of the biggest equity issues on the exchange recently, Oando Plc has applied to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) for approval to raise approximately N220.8 billion,

Gift Oluchi NicholasFeb 20, 2026
Senate Passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill after a Heated Debate on e-Transmission
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Senate Passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill after a Heated Debate on e-Transmission

On February 17, 2026, the Senate approved the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. This new law will change how future elections are run, aiming for fairer and smoother processes.

Gift Oluchi NicholasFeb 18, 2026