Federal Government College, Ijanikin, Lagos Wins 2022 African Coding Competition

Federal Government College, Ijanikin, Lagos, has emerged as the overall winner of the 2022 African Coding Competition organised online in November 2022.

The AfriCAN Code Challenge is a coding contest that spans African countries and involves young individuals from different walks of life from ages eight to 16 years to develop a game using the Scratch Programming Language.

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Nairaxi Wins 2023 NCC ICT Innovation Competition

Tech mobility startup Nairaxi, has emerged winner of the 2023 NCC ICT Innovation Competition and Exhibition in Nigeria.

The competition was organised by the Research and Development Department of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). It was held at NCC Digital Bridge Institute, Oshodi, Lagos State.

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RiceAfrika Technologies & Wicrypt Emerge Winners At 2023 Rocket Fuel Pitch Competition

Two Nigerian startups RiceAfrika Technologies and Wicrypt have emerged winners in different categories at the 2023 Rocket Fuel Pitch Competition with a total of $300,000 cash reward. 

The competition took place at the 2nd edition of the LEAP Technology Exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 

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ICPC Website Ranked Best In 2021/2022 Federal Government’s Scorecard For Ranking Websites Of 220 Ministries, Departments And Agencies

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, ICPC website (https://icpc.gov.ng/) has been ranked as the best in the 2021/2022 Federal Government’s scorecard for ranking websites of 220 Ministries, Departments And Agencies.

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PE Energy Commissions Nigeria’s First High Integrity Pressure Protection System (HIPPS) Recertification Facility

PE Energy has commissioned Nigeria’s First High Integrity Pressure Protection System (HIPPS) recertification facility.

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Team Ballers Wins Inaugural PayAza Fintech Hackathon

Team Ballers has emerged overall winner of the inaugural PayAza Fintech Hackathon, held between December 21-22, 2022.

Team Ballers; who proposed a payment platform that could allow digital payment without internet service, claimed first prize to win the grand prize of $2000. Amongst the team include, Ishaya Solomon, Osato Frederick, Ibukunoluwa Fetubo, etc.

The hackathon-themed ” Rethinking Payments: Driving Financial Innovations Towards Customers’ Satisfaction” featured participants of varied professional backgrounds competing in teams to seek a payment solution that will ease customers’ experience.

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