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Report shows that African healthcare startups need support to scale their Covid-19 response

Report shows that African healthcare startups need support to scale their Covid-19 response

The report, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and titled, “Innovations in Health Product Distribution in Sub-Saharan Africa,” sets out a series of actionable recommendations for global health actors.

Facebook and WHO Africa's new campaign tackles Covid-19 misinformation

Facebook and WHO Africa's new campaign tackles Covid-19 misinformation

Facebook and WHO Africa have launched the ‘Together Against Covid-19 Misinformation’ campaign. The campaign will promote information about Covid-19 vaccines.

Ventures Park and the evolution of co-working spaces in Nigeria

Ventures Park and the evolution of co-working spaces in Nigeria

Ventures Park is a co-working space in Nigeria. The space affords startups access to work independently, collaborate, network, and build their dreams.

Insights on AR/VR Industry in Nigeria; Past, Present, and Future

Insights on AR/VR Industry in Nigeria; Past, Present, and Future

Virtual (VR) and Augmented (AR) reality have been herald as the next big thing since it gained prominence globally in 2016 with the success of VR gears like Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Playstation VR and Google's Daydream.

Insights from Africa’s Largest Career Portals reveal Impact of COVID-19 on Jobs Markets in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya

Insights from Africa’s Largest Career Portals reveal Impact of COVID-19 on Jobs Markets in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya

ROAM Africa (Ringier One Africa Media), the leading digital classifieds group in Sub-Saharan Africa, has today released three new labour market reports that shed more light on the effects of the COVID-19 on the African jobs market.

The role of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in the nation's COVID-19 recovery

The role of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in the nation's COVID-19 recovery

For Nigeria to recover from the effect of the coronavirus, it has to fast-track its digital transformation championed by the NCC.

Softcom partners Lagos State and others to crowdfund ₦10 billion for 2 million vulnerable Lagosians

Softcom partners Lagos State and others to crowdfund ₦10 billion for 2 million vulnerable Lagosians

HelpNow, an initiative of Softcom supported by MTN, Lagos state government and 12 other companies, is on a mission to crowdsource funds and help those in need.

Jobberman sees a 183% increase in new job listings for Nigerians through #unityInAdversity campaign

Jobberman sees a 183% increase in new job listings for Nigerians through #unityInAdversity campaign

Jobberman announces a 183% increase in new job listings for Nigeria, driven by its Coronavirus-inspired campaign, #UnityInAdversity

Explaining Andela's third round of lay-offs within 9 months

Explaining Andela's third round of lay-offs within 9 months

In nine months, Andela has rid itself of over 500 employees. Here is their next move.

NCDC, MTN to work with four finalists of Venture Platform's COVID-19 Innovation Challenge

NCDC, MTN to work with four finalists of Venture Platform's COVID-19 Innovation Challenge

MTN has announced its plan to work with four finalists of Ventures Platform's COVID-19 Innovation Challenge, alongside the NCDC and LASRIC.