Tech
ECOWAS Cybersecurity Hackathon: Nigerian Government Urges Youth Participation
The Nigerian federal government is encouraging its youth to apply for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) cybersecurity hackathon, an initiative aimed at empowering the region’s citizens in the field of cybersecurity. Event Details and Organizers The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) announced that the Capture the Flag (CTF) competition is being […]
Nigeria’s .ng Domain Gains Momentum, Over 215,000 Businesses On Board
Nigeria’s homegrown internet domain, .ng, is experiencing a surge in popularity, with over 215,000 businesses now embracing the locally-branded online identity. The Nigerian Internet Registration Association (NiRA), the custodian of the country’s top-level domain, is on a mission to ensure that all Nigerian enterprises recognize the security significance of localizing their website domain names. During […]
From Scrapheap to Gamechanger, Kenyan Dropouts Build Mind-Controlled Prosthetics
In a Nairobi Workshop, Visionary Innovators Craft Affordable Prosthetics from E-Waste In a small, modest workshop tucked away on the outskirts of Nairobi, the sounds of tinkering and problem-solving fill the air. This is the domain of Jemma Odhiambo and Aisha Wanjiku, two self-taught engineering mavericks on a mission to make high-quality prosthetic limbs accessible […]