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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
Troops engage terrorists, recover rifle, motorcycle in Katsina operations
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have engaged suspected terrorists and recovered a rifle and a motorcycle during separate operations in Kankara and Malumfashi Local Government Areas of Katsina State, security sources said.
Sources disclosed that at about 7:45 a.m. on March 15, troops of 17 Brigade Nigerian Army operating from Forward Operating Base Mabai made contact with suspected terrorists during a fighting patrol along the Kankara–Mabai Road.
The encounter occurred around Ruwan Lafia crossing point, where the troops engaged the terrorists in a firefight, forcing them to flee and abandoning a motorcycle, which has been taken into custody.
In a related development, troops from Forward Operating Base Malumfashi responded to intelligence on terrorist activities at Ruwan Sanyi Village in Malumfashi LGA at about 11:10 p.m. on March 14.
On arrival, the troops engaged the terrorists, who fled with gunshot wounds as indicated by blood stains found on a recovered motorcycle. During subsequent exploitation of the area, troops recovered one AK-47 rifle loaded with 17 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
Security sources said troops continue to dominate the general area to deny the terrorists freedom of action.
Troops engage terrorists, recover rifle, motorcycle in Katsina operations
Troops repel terrorits ambush in To be
By: Zagazola Manama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully repelled a terrorist ambush along the Longlari–Kanama road in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 5:23 p.m. on March 14 when troops of the 159 Battalion Nigerian Army, B Company, stationed in Kanama, were returning from a routine patrol.
According to the sources, the troops were ambushed by suspected terrorists along the Longlari–Kanama road near Mairari village.
The troops immediately reinforced their positions and engaged the attackers in a gun battle, successfully repelling the ambush.
Following the encounter, the soldiers conducted exploitation of the general area to track the fleeing insurgents who fled fo the forest.
Military authorities say clearance and patrol operations are continuing in the area to prevent further attacks and maintain security along the corridor.
Troops repel terrorits ambush in To be
Security forces foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have foiled an attempted kidnapping at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi, Bauchi State, in the early hours of Saturday, sources said.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 4:42 a.m. on March 15 when unidentified persons attempted to gain entry into the school premises through the fence near the staff quarters.
Security personnel on guard duty, supported by a patrol team, responded swiftly to the situation. On sighting the approaching officers, the suspected kidnappers abandoned their mission and fled the area.
The development caused brief panic within the school as students raised alarm and ran within the premises. However, no student was harmed or molested during the incident.
Police said the situation has been brought under control, while the school premises remain under close surveillance. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects.
Security forces foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi
Troops engage terrorists, recover rifle, motorcycle in Katsina operations
Troops repel terrorits ambush in To be
Security forces foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi
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