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10 Questions Every Oyo Techie Should Ask Their House of Assembly Candidate Before Casting a Vote
Welcome back to our weekly Civic Tech Advocacy series in partnership with Ibadan Tech Expo. Today we touch on a part of elections that are often overlooked, because most people don’t think it is a big deal. The House of Assembly Your vote is your voice. Make sure your State House of Assembly candidate has…
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Technecultura Launches AI Governance Catalyst Programs for Early Stage Researchers
Technecultura, a research institute, policy incubator, and creative hub working to advance global equity in AI is launching the AI Governance Catalyst Program , an AI policy + governance career and research mentorship program for scholars of Nigerian descent! Led by the Institute’s Founder and Scientific Director, Chinasa T. Okolo, Ph.D., this program will curate a…
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Coming to Ibadan This June: Tech Cirvee Fest 3.0
If you’ve been waiting for a tech event that actually speaks your language, one that blends real career opportunities with entertainment, energy, and community, then mark your calendar right now: June 6, 2026, Ibadan, Nigeria. Tech Cirvee Fest 3.0 (TCF 3.0) is back, and this edition is shaping up to be the biggest one…
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Built for Africa: Yetunde, The Dating App Putting Yoruba Culture at the Heart of Love
In a world crowded with dating apps that promise connection but deliver chaos, Yetunde is doing something quietly radical, it’s building a space where Yoruba singles can find love without leaving their culture at the door. Launched by YETUNDE THE ALARENA LIMITED, the app is available on both iOS and Android and is designed from…
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Built For Africa: Àwalingo, The Platform That Wants to Save Africa’s Languages
A few days ago , Pope Leo XIV, on World Communications Day, talked how AI is “radically affecting the world of information and communication, and through it, certain foundations of life in society,” adding that “these changes affect everyone.” He asked, “how can we remain fully human and guide this cultural transformation to serve…
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Our StoryLab Community is Live — What’s in It for You As A Founder
Many great startups fail quietly. Not always because the product was bad. Not always because the founders lacked talent. Sometimes, they fail because nobody knew their story. In today’s tech ecosystem, building alone is no longer enough. Startup founders also need visibility, community, narrative, and ecosystem presence. That is why we are Launching the Techies…
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Built for Africa: The Land Banker App
Making Land Ownership Accessible for Modern Professionals For many young professionals, founders, freelancers, and business owners, owning land is a long-term dream that often feels out of reach. The biggest challenge is not the desire to invest in real estate it is the financial barrier that comes with large upfront payments and inflexible purchase…
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Apply for the DV Fund For Non Profits and Institutions
If you are building an evidence-driven solution that can improve lives at scale, this is worth your attention. The DIV Fund provides tiered funding from up to $200,000 for pilots to up to $1.5 million for scaling innovations tackling poverty globally. The fund is looking for cost-effective solutions with strong evidence of impact…
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We are Building A Tech Storytellers Community, You Should Be Part of It
There are thousands of talented people building in Africa’s tech ecosystem. Developers. Designers. Founders. Product managers. Community leads. AI builders. Startup operators. But there’s one group we still don’t have enough of: Tech storytellers. The people who document the ecosystem. The people who ask important questions. The people who connect local…
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Apply to the Endangered Languages Digital Storytelling Workshop
Have you ever thought about using digital storytelling in your work with your language and community? Are you interested in digital storytelling as a way to support and promote your language work? The Endangered Languages Project, in collaboration with StoryCenter, invites applications from language champions around the world who would like to get hands-on experience…
