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UK in Hunt for Start-up Companies
UK in Hunt for Start-up Companies
By: Michael Mike
The United Kingdom’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is on the hunt to unearth the most promising tech start-up companies across the world through the Unicorn Kingdom: Pathfinder Awards.
A statement on Monday by the Senior Press & Public Affairs Officer | Comms Lead, Prosperity and Economic Development, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office | British Deputy High Commission, Ndidiamaka Eze said building on the success of the UK’s Tech Rocketship Awards, UKPA will be the UK’s Department for Business and Trade’s largest global awards for tech start-up companies ever.
The statement read that start-up companies with ambitions to grow globally in the AI, Connected & Automated Mobility (CAM) Technology, Cyber Security and Digital Trade Solutions sectors are eligible to apply for a chance to pave their way into the UK’s thriving tech sector, valued at $1 trillion.
UK Investment Minister, Dominic Johnson was quoted to have said: “These awards are a fantastic opportunity for tech scale-up companies to join the UK’s thriving $1 trillion tech sector.”
He added that: “The awards are part of our commitment across government to help more businesses scale up, and benefit from our highly skilled workforce and supportive regulatory system. The UK already has more unicorns than France and Germany combined, and our country continues to be a place where tech businesses from across the world come to thrive.”
On his part, His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, John Humphrey said: “The African startup landscape is now front and centre as the world focusses on African know-how and innovation. From bustling tech-hubs across the continent from North to South and East to West, young businesses are changing the game by providing innovative solutions to African and global problems, while creating jobs and empowering their communities in the process.”
He noted that: “The launch of the Unicorn Kingdom: Pathfinder Awards across Africa, which offers tech start-ups from across this vibrant continent the opportunity to showcase their innovation and potential on a global scale, while opening up fascinating opportunities for the UK’s already vibrant tech ecosystem, is an exciting journey of growth and success.”
The statement said the UK offers endless opportunities, including a highly skilled workforce, fair regulatory system, and welcoming business environment.
It revealed that winners will receive a tailormade programme in the UK that includes meetings with leading industry and government sector specialists, invites to VIP events and receptions – and expert support from DBT’s Global Entrepreneur Programme, which supports ambitious businesses to scale and grow from a UK global headquarters. They’ll also receive exposure and recognition through promotional activities run by DBT to accelerate their growth.
UK in Hunt for Start-up Companies
Police repel bandits attack, rescue six victims in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Katsina, in collaboration with the military and local vigilantes, has repelled a bandits’ attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of the state.
Sources said that the incident occurred on Wednesday at about 1:20 a.m., when bandits stormed Lamuntani village in Goran Dansaka ward but were engaged in a gun battle by security operatives, forcing them to flee into the bush.
According to sources , six kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt. They include Aisha Rilwanu, 12; Zainab Mansir, 15; Munnir Sani, 19; Salamatu Umar, 19; Asmau Sani, 10; and Jamila Nasiru, 21.
The sources added that while escaping, the bandits attacked nearby Santan Kargo village, where they shot and injured three persons Yusuf Yushau, 30; Ismail Abubakar, 21; and Abdulmumin Sani,who were rushed to Malumfashi General Hospital for treatment.
The sources said two victims were still missing as security forces intensified search-and-rescue operations in the area.
Police repel bandits attack, rescue six victims in Katsina
Army recovers 164 rustled livestock in Zamfara, Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA (OPFY) have recovered 164 rustled animals during clearance operations in Zamfara and Sokoto States.
Sources disclosed this on Thursday, saying the recoveries followed ambushes against terrorists moving livestock across communities.
The sources told Zagazola the troops, working with vigilantes, engaged terrorists attempting to move rustled animals from Talata Mafara LGA to Anka axis of Zamfara, recovering 21 sheep.
“Similarly, troops of 8 Division in conjunction with Keystone forces repelled terrorists who attacked Garbe Kanni village in Tureta LGA, Sokoto. A total of 143 sheep were recovered and a terrorist camp destroyed,” the sources said.
The animals have since been handed over to the chairmen of Bakura and Tureta LGAs for onward return to their rightful owners.
Army recovers 164 rustled livestock in Zamfara, Sokoto
Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers, recover arms in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested two notorious cattle rustlers and recovered arms and ammunition in Plateau State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama on Thursday in Jos that the operation followed credible intelligence on the activities of cattle rustlers in Kogul village, Mangu Local Government Area.
According to the sources, the troops raided the hideout of the suspects on Sept. 11 and arrested two of them. Items recovered include one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, one fabricated revolver rifle, 10 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, one mobile phone and cash.
“The arrested suspects and recovered items are in the custody of the troops for investigation. Follow-up operations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal syndicate,” the sources said.
They added that the arrest was significant in curbing the menace of cattle rustling, which has often triggered crisis in Plateau and adjoining states.
Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers, recover arms in Plateau
Police repel bandits attack, rescue six victims in Katsina
Army recovers 164 rustled livestock in Zamfara, Sokoto
Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers, recover arms in Plateau
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