45 h. ago Nigeria’s top startups secure funding boost at iHatch Demo Day Awards

Nigeria’s startup ecosystem received a fresh injection of momentum as top emerging ventures secured funding and investor attention at the read more Nigeria’s top startups secure funding boost at iHatch Demo Day Awards

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58 h. ago Two Nigerian startups shine as NBA Africa unveils five winners

Nigeria’s tech ecosystem recorded a strong showing on Friday as

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s 300 AI startups train models abroad due to infrastructure gap

…100 MW AI data centre to cost $1.1bn-Findings Over 300 Nigerian AI startups are training large language models and running read more Nigeria’s 300 AI startups train models abroad due to infrastructure gap

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3 d. ago TETFund set to develop security master plan for tertiary institutions

Worried by the rising insecurity in the country, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to develop a comprehensive security master plan for tertiary institutions nationwide. Chairman of the Board of Trustees, TETFund, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, made this known during his remarks at the opening ceremony of a two-day workshop on […]

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3 d. ago TETFund Moves To Develop Security Master Plan For Tertiary Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has initiated the development of a comprehensive security master plan to enhance safety across tertiary institutions nationwide. Chairman of the Board of Trustees of TETFund, Aminu Masari, disclosed this on Tuesday at the opening of a two-day workshop in Abuja, focused on designing a proposed security framework for campuses. […]

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4 d. ago Federal Government Rolls Out N1m Youth Startup Grant, N500,000 For Informal Sector

The Federal Government on Tuesday expanded its youth empowerment drive with the rollout of N1 million startup grant for young entrepreneurs and N500,000 support packages for beneficiaries in the informal sector. The initiatives were unveiled under the second edition of the Nigeria Youth Academy (NiYA) Startup Grants. President Bola Tinubu, represented by his Chief of […]

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5 d. ago Education Minister Alausa Launches ₦50M Grant For Nigerian Student Startups

Minister of Education Launches Student Venture Capital Grant with Up to ₦50 Million for Nigerian Student Startups. The post Education Minister Alausa Launches ₦50M Grant For Nigerian Student Startups appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Education Minister Alausa Launches ₦50m Grant For Student Startups

Minister of Education Launches Student Venture Capital Grant with Up to ₦50 Million for Nigerian Student Startups. The post Education Minister Alausa Launches ₦50m Grant For Student Startups appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Lagos to rebuild police stations destroyed in #EndSARS unrest

The Lagos State Security Trust Fund is set to reconstruct the remaining police stations destroyed during the 2020 #EndSARS protests to close security gaps. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-rebuild-police-stations-destroyed-in-endsars-unrest/

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6 d. ago NiDCOM unveils diaspora startup challenge to boost Nigerian talent

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has sought to harness the innovation and expertise of Nigerians across the globe with read more NiDCOM unveils diaspora startup challenge to boost Nigerian talent

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9 d. ago Business Operators Lament Increased Security Spending Amid Growing Insecurity

Business operators have expressed deep concerns over rising costs as they are forced to allocate more funds to security measures in response to escalating insecurity nationwide. Many operators who spoke with LEADERSHIP, say they are being forced to spend an increasing share of their budgets on security as rising kidnappings, highway attacks, vandalism, and community […]

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1 week ago Temu taps Lagos startup Dellyman to boost Nigerian deliveries

TTemu, the global e-commerce fast mover, has formally partnered with Lagos-based logistics startup Dellyman to drive same-day and last-mile deliveries read more Temu taps Lagos startup Dellyman to boost Nigerian deliveries

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1 week ago Northern governors create ₦1bn monthly regional security fund, seek six

Northern governors on Monday approved the creation of a regional security trust fund that will draw a combined N1 billion read more Northern governors create ₦1bn monthly regional security fund, seek six-month mining suspension

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1 week ago Abductions surge: Northern govs demand mining suspension, unveil N228bn security fund

Northern governors address surging abductions by demanding a mining suspension and creating a N228bn security fund to combat Northern Nigeria insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/abductions-surge-northern-govs-demand-mining-suspension-unveil-n228bn-security-fund/

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2 w. ago MTN Nigeria’s Cloud Accelerator empowers startups with Infrastructure, funding, investor access

MTN Nigeria is giving Africa’s early-stage startups a powerful boost, combining infrastructure, funding, and investor access through its 2025 Cloud read more MTN Nigeria’s Cloud Accelerator empowers startups with Infrastructure, funding, investor access

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2 w. ago Borno South Senator Ndume Proposes Quarterly National Assembly Sittings

Lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Senator Ali Ndume, has called for a drastic reduction in the frequency of National Assembly sittings, proposing that federal lawmakers sit only once every quarter to redirect funds towards tackling Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. The lawmaker made the call on Thursday when he appeared on ‘Politics Today’ on Channels […]

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2 w. ago Cut Down NASS Operations To Increase Funding For Security, Ndume Tells FG

Senator Ali Ndume argues that Nigeria should reduce spending on areas that do not significantly benefit the majority of citizens and focus instead on ensuring public safety. The post Cut Down NASS Operations To Increase Funding For Security, Ndume Tells FG appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Funding, safety concerns rise as Tinubu, lawmakers push for mass security recruitment

Concerns over funding challenges, as well as fears of infiltration into the security agencies, have intensified following President Bola Tinubu’s read more Funding, safety concerns rise as Tinubu, lawmakers push for mass security recruitment

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2 w. ago Gov Idris Presents ₦642bn ‘Budget Of Transformation’ To Kebbi Assembly

The proposal includes provisions for the Kebbi State Security Trust Fund in response to ongoing security challenges, including the abduction of the Maga schoolgirls. The post Gov Idris Presents ₦642bn ‘Budget Of Transformation’ To Kebbi Assembly appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Southern govs, traditional rulers meet, discuss security of region

Approve zonal security fund • Pass vote of confidence in Tinubu AMIDST rising security concerns in the country, the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and the Southern Traditional Rulers Council (SNTR) on Wednesday passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu in recognition of his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity in the country. The governors’ […]

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