innovation

Fintech

January 4, 2018

LONGREAD: Nigeria’s Fintech space needs a lot of education to achieve limitless penetration

In 2017, YNaija committed a big part of its time and resources towards carefully documenting the big stories happening in the country and on the continent and highlighting the efforts of young Nigerians and Africans challenging the tired narratives around the continent through personal achievement and social good. Sometimes these stories are forgotten, buried under... Read More

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Financial sector, Fintech, innovation, Long Read, nigeria

October 7, 2017

Kaduna Government, Peugeot Automobile Nigeria and Verdant Zeal host first Innovention Round Table

The Verdant Zeal annual Innovention Series has expanded in scope and subject matter to hold the 1st Innovention Round Table for SMEs and Startup Entrepreneurs with the theme, “How Innovation Drives Entrepreneurship, The Case for SMEs and Start-Ups. Jointly organised by Verdant Zeal in partnership with Kaduna State Government and Peugeot Automobile Nigeria, The Innovention Round... Read More

#SMEs #StartUps, #VerdantZeal #AnnualInnoventionSeries, entrepreneurship, innovation

August 28, 2017

James Inedu George: Lagos roads and the death of real innovation

by James Inedu George China has a middle class of about 300 million. It’s a growing middle class. As the economy gets better and the government lifts even more people out of poverty, it is becoming clearer what the staggering number of people with new wealth means. Cars! Cars and even more cars. This, in... Read More

architecture and urbanism, innovation, lagos, opinion, roads, technology

August 16, 2017

The Thread: “Looks like American film” “Lagos, the pacesetter state” | Nigerians applaud Ambode’s latest innovation

Just when you’ve written Governor Ambode and his “mega city” plans off, since they appear to have one thing in common: oppressing the poor and underprivileged, this comes across your TL and for that moment in time, Ambode is the greatest. What are we on about? WATCH: Someone sent this and I think it's pretty... Read More

ambode, drones, innovation, lagos, The Thread, Using Tech to make Lagos state great

August 10, 2017

Ayodeji Rotinwa: The brilliance of Orondaam Otto’s Slum School project

by Ayodeji Rotinwa In Nigeria, 10.5 million children are out of school. Those who live in slums are at greater risk of growing up uneducated. While one non-profit social development organization is working to solve the problem by taking education to their doorstep, the government shows little sign of following suit. In Makoko, in... Read More

ayodeji rotinwa, Child education, innovation, Investigative Report, Makoko, opinion, Orondaam Otto, Slum 2 School

Moses Ochonu: This simple innovation can help Nigerian universities raise revenue

by Moses Ochonu Such is the rot in Nigerian universities that the system needs deep, disruptive reforms to become compatible with the educational trends and needs of the 21st century. I have identified the problems of Nigerian higher education in many forums, problems ranging from poor teaching and research to a lack of accountability on... Read More

21st Century, education, funding, innovation, moses ochonu, nigeria, opinion, University

Temitope Ben-Ajepe: Dear Nigerians, please keep off the non-prescribed Antibiotics while the rest of the world Innovates [NEW VOICES]

By Temitope Ben-Ajepe A few weeks ago, I participated in a global health certificate course organised by the AB Global Health Initiative in conjunction with the Global Health Focus and The Pharmaceutical Association of Nigeria Students amongst other partners at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. This was the final point of the triangle that started... Read More

Handling drugs, innovation, New Voices, nigerians, Pharmarcy, Temitope

February 20, 2017

BudgIT CEO, Oluseun Onigbinde, to speak at Chatham House

Nigeria’s leading transparency advocate and co-founder of BudgIT, Oluseun Onigbinde, will speak at renowned United Kingdom based think tank, Chatham House, on “Accountability through Innovation: How Transparency can strengthen governance”. The event, scheduled to hold at Chatham House London on February 22, 2017, is a convening of governments, the private sector, civil society and Chatham... Read More

Budgit, chatham house, Governance, innovation, London, Oluseun Onigbinde

December 19, 2016

‘We’re ready for sustainable, resilient and inclusive solutions,’ Gary Whitehill talks about innovation in Africa

by Tolu Omoyeni This article is an in-dept and disruptive look at Africa through the eyes of man who believes Africa’s instability can leap frog the continent through innovation that births a future where billions of young Africans seize the wave of future change and become unstoppable. Why are you interested in Africa? Right now... Read More

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africa, Business, create, Gary Whitehill, Ghana, innovation, nigeria, Politics, technology, Ubuntu, youth

December 7, 2016

Pius Adesanmi: The road from fast food to Twitter

By Pius Adesanmi When I was leaving Paris for Canada to begin my PhD in 1998, my French friends almost considered it a slap on the face of their culture and civilization that I was crossing over to North America. They considered it a lowering of culture in a way. Their only consolation? Well, at... Read More

America, culture, fast food, French, Gallic arrogance, innovation, Pius Adesanmi, Science, twitter.

November 11, 2016

The Thread: Experience builds expertise

Twitter is beautiful. It is a stomping ground for different types of narratives, advice on how to run a business, political analysis, social commentary, religious expositions, selling one’s brand/products etc. @JenniNaiaretti’s thread is geared towards business, and even career. It explains how expertise develops: think repetition and innovation. So if you are a business owner... Read More

Career, expertise, innovation, Repetition, startups

August 27, 2016

13-year-old Nigerian invents battery charged fans

Innovation in technology seem to be on the rise the world over as new ideas are being developed daily to improve human lives. A thirteen-year-old Nigerian boy, Ukoma Michael has joined the tech innovators with his battery operated fans. The fans, Blue Wind developed by the Imo state indigene are nicely packed and come in different... Read More

battery charged fans, fans, innovation, technology, Ukoma Michael

August 24, 2016

Opinion: Sheriff Shittu shutters Showroom and shares his startup story

Being an entrepreneur is hard. Very hard. For the most part we hear about the successes, and much less about those who fail. Sheriff Shittu of Showroom.ng, is closing up this month, and he shares his story of being in the startup game for 12 years. There is no happy ending this time. by Sheriff... Read More

Business, entrepreneur, innovation, mediaum, nigeria, Shittu, showroom

Introducing the brand new Etisalat EasyMobile App

Etisalat Nigeria presents its best yet innovative product which ensures that you, the customer can make the best of the Etisalat network. In its typical style of using innovation to simplify the lives of its consumers, Etisalat has rolled out the stylish, classy and easy to use “EasyMobile App”. The EasyMobile App boasts of a simpler, easier and... Read More

download for android, download for ios, etisalat, Etisalat EasyMobile App, Etisalat Nigeria, innovation, purchase airtime directly, technology

The early signs of change may be confusing – VP Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday, disclosed that the federal government will establish an Innovation Fund that is geared towards creating opportunities for Nigerian youths to have access to funds for innovation and entrepreneurship. Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant-Media & Publicity, quoted the Vice President to have said this while speaking at The Platform, a... Read More

Buhari, Change, innovation, osibajo

PIN hosts SMWDigitalJobs, SMWTENT and SMWNetRights at Social Media Week Lagos

PIN hosted 3 of her projects at the Lagos Social Media Week which took place from 22nd to 26th February, 2016. Beginning with the SMWDigitalJobs hosted on Monday 22nd, PIN gathered more participants at the SMWTENT session on Tuesday 23rd and SMWNetRights on Thursday 25th. Overall, a total of 197 participants attended the three interactive... Read More

#SMWLagos, innovation, lagos, pin

October 28, 2015

Development Dialogue on social innovation and leadership in Africa set to hold in Lagos

Nigeria’s development sector is beaming brightly as practitioners prepare to meet, engage, share ideas and deepen perspectives on global issues at the forthcoming Development Dialogue holding 9 a.m. on Thursday, 26th November 2015 in Lagos. The Development Dialogue themed “Spurring Africa’s Development by Social Innovation and Leadership” is a melting point of thought leadership, innovation-conversations, policy... Read More

development, dialogue, innovation

August 12, 2014

For International Youth Day! Tanzania’s Meck Khalfan and Nigeria’s Seyi Shay shine on cover of Y! Africa (LOOK)

by Isi Esene Tanzanian Innovator, Meck Khalfan and Nigerian singer, Seyi Shay are the cover stars on the latest issue of Africa’s leading youth-focused magazine, Y! Africa. It is released to commemorate August 12 2014 – the International Day of the Youth.Khalfan, named the Africa Business Leader of the Year 2013 by the Corporate Council of Africa... Read More

Goodluck Jonathan, innovation, International Day of the Youth, Meck Khalfan, nigeria, Okada Books, Rwanda, Seyi Shay, south africa, Tanzania, Y! Magazine, Zuriel Oyewole

Diezani Alison-Madueke: Innovation and change in the Petroleum Industry

by Diezani Alison-Madueke The supply of petroleum products at controlled prices to riverine communities in the Niger Delta has been significantly enhanced with an increase in the number of operational Floating Mega Stations from 6 to 9 over the same period. The Ministry of Petroleum Resources has in the last two years vigorously pursued the... Read More

Allison-Madueke, innovation, opinion, Petroleum Imdustry, PIB, president

For the Records: The Obiageli Ezekwesili Unity College Plan

Dr. Obiageli ‘Oby’ Ezekwesili, Nigeria’s former Minister of Education, and former World Bank Vice President was pushed forward a number of laudable initiatives while serving in the former President Olusegun Obasanjo administration. The Unity College Private Public Partnership Initiative Programme was one of the projects she vigorously pursued in the administration and whose merits can not be... Read More

Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, education, framework, innovation, Kings College, olusegun obasanjo, Queens College, The Unity College PPP Initiative

4 ways to brand a ‘useless’ degree

by Dorie Clark But if you’ve taken the plunge and are now entering the work world, you owe it to yourself to make the best case possible in explaining its value to others. Graduation season is upon us — and that means approximately 700,000 U.S. students will be receiving master’s degrees and another 150,000 or so will be getting... Read More

degree, experience, innovation, resume, skills

PHOTOS: Samsung Africa Forum 2013 ‘Journey of Wonders’ Press Conference

[READ: Journey of Wonders: Samsung unveils premium products and smart solutions (DETAILS)] What: Samsung Africa Forum 2013 press conference When: Wednesday, March 13 Where: At the Cape Town City Hall in South Africa. [READ: Evolutionary: All you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S 4] [READ: Saving lives: Samsung unveils mobile solar powered healthcare... Read More

#africaforum, #SamsungAfricaForum, africa, Craige Fleischer, device, GALAXY Note 8.0, innovation, multimedia, nigeria, S Pen, Samsung, Samsung Africa Forum, south africa, technology

Saving lives: Samsung unveils mobile solar powered healthcare centre for rural areas

Samsung has unveiled its Solar Powered Healthcare Centre at the Samsung Africa Forum currently on-going in Cape Town, South Africa. The Solar Powered Healthcare Centre is designed to provide healthcare in rural areas and its establishment had marked the start of a large-scale medical initiative on the continent making medical treatment accessibility regular to people... Read More

#africaforum, #SamsungAfricaForum, africa, Craige Fleischer, device, GALAXY Note 8.0, innovation, multimedia, nigeria, S Pen, Samsung, Samsung Africa Forum, south africa, technology

It’s here: Samsung launches the world’s first 8-inch tablet (DETAILS)

by Idoreyin Sampson and Isi Esene The excitement which heralded the introduction of the Samsung GALAXY Note 8.0 at the Samsung Africa Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa can only be described as contagious. The expectation could be felt throughout the venue and throughout the continent with everyone waiting for the launch of the world’s first... Read More

#africaforum, #SamsungAfricaForum, africa, Craige Fleischer, device, GALAXY Note 8.0, innovation, multimedia, nigeria, S Pen, Samsung, Samsung Africa Forum, south africa, technology

Patrick Oke: Perhaps to wonder (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Does our education allow us to wonder? Does it allow us question the nature of things ? Or are we conditioned and restricted to think within certain parameters? In 2002 William Kamkwamba became a self taught engineer when he built a solar powered windmill to pump water on his parents farm in his village in... Read More

associative reasoning, imagination, innovation, logic, Patrick Oke, reasoning

February 27, 2013

Innovation for Africa: Microsoft introduces 4Africa Initiative (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative is a new effort through which the company will actively engage in Africa’s economic development to improve its global competitiveness.This is a multi-year initiative that represents Microsoft’s increased commitment to Africa. To do this, it is focusing on three critical areas – world-class skills, access and innovation. The... Read More

4Afrka initiative, innovation, microsoft, nigeria, technology

January 18, 2013

Faith Olotu: Getting Started (30 Days, 30 Voices)

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference” – Robert Frost There are many men that have changed the course of our lives and destiny. They have changed the way we see and do things, made things happen. They have done... Read More

Faith, Faith Olotu, God, innovation, vision

December 14, 2012

Are you on a dying career path? Check to see if your job is one of those at risk

by Dona DeZube If you turn off the lights when you leave the room, you’re killing jobs. You don’t need a crystal ball to know that in the not-too-distant future, advances in technology and changing consumer preferences will crush the careers of some people who are very happily employed at this very moment. You can... Read More

careers, farming, floral designer, innovation, insurance, Jobs

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