A selection of tech news from Nigeria and Africa at large.
Miskay App, Connecting Fashion Enthusiasts | Edtech Crafty Workshop Raises Fund | Insuretech Curacel Partners ALAT | Digital Skills For 500,000 Pupils | App To Transform E-Commerce
Introducing Miskay App: A Revolution in Nigerian Fashion, Connecting Enthusiasts to Global Standards – TechCabal News
In the ever-evolving world of fashion, standing the test of time is no small feat. Yet, Miskay, an 11-year-old fashion brand hailing from the vibrant heart of Nigeria, has not only survived but thrived, steadily becoming a symbol of excellence in the country’s fashion landscape. With a commitment to innovation and accessibility, Miskay has proven that style knows no bounds.
For over a decade, Miskay has consistently delivered fashion-forward pieces that seamlessly blend quality and affordability. This marriage of great quality and an amazing price point has made Miskay a household name among fashion enthusiasts in Nigeria and beyond. Miskay is not just a fashion brand; it’s a fashion movement……
……….The Miskay App, often touted as “Nigeria’s most exquisite lifestyle fashion brand app,” is designed to be a personal stylist, a fashion encyclopedia, and a virtual shopping mall all in one. Its mission is to empower users to explore, express, and embrace their style with ease and grace. Read more here:
Egyptian edtech Crafty Workshop raises $400,000 Seed fund to develop specialised products – Technext24 News
Egypt-based education technology company Crafty Workshop, has successfully secured $400,000 in a Seed funding round. The round was led by EdVentures, the first edtech-focused corporate venture capital in the Middle East.
Founded in 2019 by Hadeer Shalaby and Amgad Moustafa, Crafty Workshop is a leading e-learning platform that specialises in the creative industries. The startup offers a diverse range of creative courses and workshops. It caters to individuals interested in art, design, illustration, programming, game development, photography, animation, handicraft, and more.
The platform is focused on providing accessible and high-quality education, thus empowering learners to enhance their creative skills and pursue their passions. In addition to its role as an educational platform, Crafty Workshop also serves as a vocational skills training provider, addressing the pressing issue of youth unemployment. By offering vocational training programs, the company equips learners with the necessary knowledge and skills, while also helping them secure job placements and career opportunities. Read more here:
Nigeria insurtech startup Curacel in “gamechanging” partnership with ALAT – Disrupt Africa
Nigerian embedded insurance startup Curacel has announced what it says is a “game-changing partnership” with ALAT by Wema, Nigeria’s foremost fully digital bank, to offer car, device, and health insurance to ALAT users.
Curacel is a leading embedded insurance company that leverages technology to provide seamless insurance solutions to partners and customers, while ALAT by Wema has long been a trailblazer in the digital banking sphere, offering a wide array of innovative financial services designed to simplify and elevate the banking experience.
The partnership between the two will see Curacel’s cutting-edge embedded insurance solutions seamlessly integrated for use by ALAT users. With the ability to easily purchase Car, Device, and Health Insurance directly through the ALAT app, customers enjoy unparalleled convenience, eliminating the need to seek insurance services elsewhere. Read more here:
Akingate – Tech – Young Nigerian Pupils
Groups partner to train 500,000 pupils on digital skills – The Guardian.
Lagos-based non-governmental organisation, The Creative Kids Zone (TCKZone) is partnering Team Masters Limited for a 16-month digital skills fellowship project aimed at empowering and transforming the lives of 500,000 young children between seven and 17 years in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya, by providing them with accessible and affordable digital skills training.
The partnership between two educational platforms seeks to bridge the digital divide and foster a brighter future for underserved communities. The project focuses on equipping young minds in primary and secondary school with the essential skills needed to excel. Through a meticulously crafted curriculum, participants will gain competitive digital skills, enhance their academic performance and develop their leadership abilities.
This comprehensive program strives to harness the potential of technology to uplift communities and prepare the younger generation for the challenges and opportunities of the modern world. Read more here:
ICT firm develops app to transform e-commerce – Punch News
Turner Innovations Limited has introduced a software application known as ‘AMORDER’ to transform e-commerce. The Director of the Company, Oyewole Alegbeleye, disclosed this during a chat with journalists on Thursday.
Alegbeleye, a United Kingdom-based Nigerian entrepreneur, further explained that the application is an innovative leap that transcends the ordinary. He said, “The application promises to revolutionise the way buying and selling are done between Nigerian product sellers and restaurants in the UK e-commerce market, with a mission to empower 5000 restaurants and stores to enhance their sales and delivery services within the first 24 months.
“The visionary solution will empower restaurants and stores to connect with customers in unprecedented ways. The new software will encourage young entrepreneurs who want to start selling products online and gain financial freedom and small-scale businesses.” Alegbeleye, therefore, advised new restaurants or whoever wanted to start businesses in those categories to start maximising the innovation that seeks to transform the landscape for restaurant and store owners while reshaping buyer behaviour in the UK and Nigeria markets. Read more here:
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Image Credit: Punch News and The Guardian
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