Tag: News
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Meet Omolara Sanni, Winner of Wetech’s PitchHer Contest 2024
On September 28th, Wetech celebrated its 5th anniversary in Lagos, Nigeria. At this event, the PitchHer contest brought together five startup founders. Omolara Sanni, the co-founder of Midddleman, a platform helping e-commerce businesses pay suppliers in China, emerged as the winner of the Pitch contest. The Stack Journal spoke with Omolara to discuss her background…
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Kenya’s Skincare Brand, Uncover Secures $1.4 Million in Seed Funding
Uncover, a Kenya skincare startup founded by three women – Sneha Mehta (CEO), Jade Oyateru (COO), and Catherine Lee (Advisor) – has secured $1.4 million in seed funding. The funding round was led by EQ2 Ventures and IgniteXL Ventures, with participation from Chui Ventures, Samata Capital, and Altree Capital. The funding was raised with the…
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Paystack, Piggyvest, and others acquire Brass.
Paystack, along with members like Piggyvest, Ventures platform, and P1 Ventures, has decided to acquire Brass, a Nigerian fintech app. This happened after Brass had difficulty processing customer withdrawals in late 2023 and recently laid off its staff due to the current economic situation in Nigeria. Following the acquisition, Bass co-founders Sola Akindolu and Emmanuel…
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Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua has become the first black woman to hold a PhD in Cybernetics
An award-winning Nigerian Professor, Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua, has emerged as the first black woman in the world to earn a doctorate (PhD) in Cybernetics, which is the scientific study of control and communication in animals and machines, concerned with understanding complex systems like learning, cognition, adaptation, emergence, communication, and efficiency. Rose-Margaret is a pioneering educator, administrator,…
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The Stack Journal Launches Website for Women-Focused Tech News.
According to Kiki Mordi, founder and CEO, The Stack Journal is forging partnerships with women in the tech industry.
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Folake Owodunni Wins Global Aurora Tech Award 2024
Nigerian Folake Owodunni has been named the recipient of the Global Aurora Tech Award 2024. Owodunni’s victory was announced on International Women’s Day.
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The Stack Journal Women In Tech Rooftop Mixer Recap
On March 9th, 2024, The Stack Journal organised a party event for women in Tech to celebrate International Women’s Day. Being a woman in Tech myself, I enjoyed every bit of the event. The party was a refreshing change from the usual events that focus on educating, enlightening, and networking with other women, as this…
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Iko Africa’s Innovative Approach To Publishing For African Writers
Iko Africa is one of such platforms that has been designed by Africans for Africans, in order to stand in that gap, and while it may not be one of the first of its kind in Africa or even Nigeria, it can still be considered a pioneering platform in this regard.
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Stanbic IBTC Reiterates Dedication To Advancing The Status Of Women In Technology
Stanbic IBTC has implemented a number of initiatives aimed at helping women succeed in the traditionally male-dominated technology sector.
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Pava LaPere, CEO Of EcoMap Technologies Discovered Dead In Her Apartment
In the wake of the death of Pava LaPere, 26, CEO of startup EcoMap Technologies, who was discovered in her downtown Baltimore apartment on Monday with signs of blunt-force trauma to the head, the Baltimore Police Department has announced an arrest warrant for a suspect wanted in connection with the murder. Acting Police Commissioner Richard Worley announced at a press conference on Tuesday…