🪪 NIN Enrolment over 107million | 🏥 Axmed gets $2million in seed round

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🪪 Nigeria’s NIN Enrolment Reaches Over 107 Million
🏥 Axmed Secures $2 Million Seed Funding to Bridge the Gap in Global Healthcare Disparities
👩🏾‍💻 UK's Digital Development Strategy to empower digital future of one million Nigerians
📱The Nokia 3210: A Timeless Icon Reborn for 2024

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👩🏾‍💻 DIGITAL EDUCATION

UK's Digital Development Strategy to empower digital future of one million Nigerians

The United Kingdom (UK) has unveiled its ambitious plan to propel Nigeria's digital development through its Digital Development Strategy (DDS), aiming to equip over one million Nigerian beneficiaries with essential digital skills within the next two to three years. This initiative, outlined in the White Paper on International Development, underscores the UK's commitment to bolstering Nigeria's digital transformation agenda while fostering inclusivity and sustainability.

During a workshop with technology journalists at the residence of the Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, the UK High Commission reiterated Nigeria's pivotal role as its prime market. With over 80 years of presence in Nigeria, the UK views the transfer of cutting-edge technologies as imperative, drawing upon its status as a global leader in technological innovation.

The UK's Digital Access Programme Adviser & Country Lead, Mr. Idongesit Udoh, outlined the core principles of the DDS, emphasizing its overarching objective to catalyze digital dividends in Nigeria. The DDS encompasses four key priority areas: Digital Transformation, Digital Inclusion, Digital Responsibility, and Digital Sustainability. These pillars underpin a comprehensive strategy to leverage digital technologies for economic growth, societal advancement, and environmental stewardship.....……continue reading

🏥 HEALTHCARE

Axmed Secures $2 Million Seed Funding to Bridge the Gap in Global Healthcare Disparities

Axmed, a revolutionary two-sided B2B healthcare marketplace platform, announced that it has raised $2 million in a seed funding round. This investment, led by Founderful Ventures, brings the total funds raised to $7 million, following a $5 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Axmed is an innovative healthcare venture focused on transforming access to medicines across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Through its robust digital platform, Axmed operates a two-sided B2B marketplace that bridges the gap between pharmaceutical manufacturers/suppliers and healthcare providers, ensuring a steady, affordable supply of critical medicines.

This seed round propels Axmed into its next phase of strategic expansion, driving significant advancements in building out the engineering and business development teams, whilst preparing the platform for launch. Through targeted deployment of funds, Axmed will enhance its marketplace technology and forge alliances with key healthcare stakeholders to ensure a reliable supply of critical medicines....……continue reading

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🪪 IDENTITY MANAGEMENT

Nigeria’s NIN Enrolment Reaches Over 107 Million

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced a significant milestone in its National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment drive. As of Friday, May 10, 2024, over 107 million Nigerians have been registered in the database. This represents a 3.2 million increase from the 104 million reported in December 2023.

This surge in enrolment suggests growing public awareness of the importance of the NIN program. The NIN serves as a central identification tool for citizens, facilitating access to various government services like social welfare programs and tax filing. It also plays a crucial role in combating identity theft and financial fraud..……continue reading

📱PHONES

The Nokia 3210: A Timeless Icon Reborn for 2024

The iconic Nokia 3210 is back for 2024! This new version retains the classic candy bar design and legendary durability of the original, but with a few modern twists. It boasts a beautiful color display, a basic camera, and Bluetooth connectivity, all while maintaining the famously long battery life. This isn't a phone to compete with high-end smartphones; it's designed for those seeking a simpler, more disconnected experience.

It prioritizes core functionalities like calling and texting, throws in the classic game Snake for good measure, and allows you to escape the constant buzz of social media and endless apps. If you're feeling nostalgic or simply want a break from the frenetic pace of the smartphone world, the new Nokia 3210 might be the perfect phone for you.....….continue reading

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OPPORTUNITIES

• Google launches application process for African AI Start-ups Accelerator….read more

• Pitch2Win competition opens for Nigerian startups with $10,000 prize up for grabs….read more

• Call for Applications: 4th Cohort of AUDA-NEPAD’s Healthcare Accelerator Program…..read more