Midweek Check-In: Deets on Developer Communities, The Subsea Expansion
... and more!
Is it another Wednesday again?🤔
Google Calendar says it is, so it must be true!
Hey Innovator, how are ya?
FYI, while you’re here, the only acceptable response to that question is ‘Fine’, ‘cos why wouldn’t you be 🤷
It’s not like you’ve been spending all your time building or anything.
Or 👀👀, have you??
(come outside and defend yourself o, ulululu!🤭👇)
Anyhoo, this is to let you know that your ecosystem is on fire… but in a good way.
Here’s What’s Happening:
It’s called the ‘Waterworth project’ and the plan is to connect five continents, linking the US to India, Brazil, South Africa, and other key regions. It’s all part of Meta’s bigger AI innovation plans.
Dear Innovator, shey you’ve seen that you have bigger things to focus on, and it doesn’t involve “haters” from down the street (just saying sha 👀)
Alsooo…
Developer communities are all about networking and you can benefit from ‘em
African Diaspora Investment Symposium (ADIS) 2025 will hold on May 28th to 30th, 2025, in Washington D.C., USA. This event celebrates African innovation, entrepreneurship, and diaspora-led initiatives, so if it’s your type of vibe, you should give it a look-see 🌍
ESG and Climate Africa Summit 2025 will be held on the 21st and 22nd of May, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. It's an excellent opportunity for developers and tech innovators interested in sustainable development to engage with stakeholders, discuss critical interventions, and network.
There’s also ATE2025, and a couple of hackathons which you can participate in! 💯
ICYMI…
Can techies aspire to work with you cos of what you’re building? 🤔
There are government policies that can potentially hurt or help your tech solution. Find out here 👇👇👇
From Regulation to Revolution: The Emerging Policies Driving Africa’s 2025 Tech Boom
·Happy weekend, Dear Innovator 👊
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Tech Memes:
It all depends on how you look at it
No caption necessary 😅
Other Tech News:
Here are a list of failed startups, by Startup Graveyard. You can learn a thing or two
Nigerian government has regained full ownership of Keystone bank
Confucius, the Chinese dude, once said: Study the past if you would define the future.
If you’d like a deep analysis on past laws and policies that have influenced the growth of tech ecosystems in Nigeria and other African countries, be back on Saturday. We have the tea ☕
Buh-byeee!