List of hackathons in Wuse 2, Nigeria in 2019

Nigerian computer science, business, and entrepreneurial students and faculty in Nigeria! The Blockchain Industry Association of Nigeria (BIAN) invites you to participate in the Campus Blockchain Hackathon to be held at the Nile University of Nigeria in Abuja. The hackathon is not just for technologists! You can take part if you are a student or faculty member with an interest in blockchain technology, a business idea, and the aptitude to be part of a blockchain startup project team. Come and collaborate and compete against teams other Nigerian universities for the chance to go forward to the National Campus Blockchain Hackathon Grand Finale. Our hackathon tips page contains practical info on Campus Blockchain Hackathon participation!

Nigeria Open Innovation Challenge powered by JICA invites talented entrepreneurs, corporates, developers, etc that can change business-as-usual and bring more efficient and effective solution to the challenges present in the water sector in Nigeria. In the 1st Edition event which will take place on May 15th, 2019, an overview of the challenges faced by the Federal Capital Territory Water Board (FCTWB) will be presented. Afterward, there will be an ideation workshop to bring together different knowledge and ideas to ideate innovative solutions. Great ideas with potential impact will have a chance for a Proof of Concept project funded by JICA, followed by possible scale-up. THE CHALLENGE Startups, corporates, etc. with innovative digital solutions to the following challenges are invited. 1. How can FCTWB improve its metering and billing process? 2. How can we improve the ease of payment for customers? 3. How can FCTWB improve its water supply service? Is there a new business model which FCTWB can adopt to increase revenue? AN OVERVIEW OF THE CHALLENGE 1. Major challenges of meter reading and billing are: a) inaccuracy and workload of copying hand-written meter reading to Excel sheet and b) delay and workload of delivering paper bills due to the absence of customers. 2. Major challenges of payment and collection are (a) unmatched payment due to incomplete account ID, which causes the customer complaints against wrong billing statements with missing payment receipts and (b) inadequate motivation of payment for water. The mission of FCTWB is to supply safe water for all people in a consistent manner. Therefore, FCTWB is open to seek for other supply solutions assisted by digital technology aside from piped water. It is also welcome to other business related to water supply which increases profits and enables FCTWB to improve its water supply service.

Hackathon and IBM DN/A This event is for project managers, business analysts and programmers. Please find blow the programme of event: IBM DN/A Training Hackathon Fintech Artificial Intelligence Web Pogramming for ISP Marketing Please note that there will be prizes for everyone. Best team = NGN 50K Second team = NGN 20K Third team = NGN 10K The Hub will provide hostel accommodation and feeding allowance from Friday 5pm to Sunday 2pm. The teams will also have the opportunity to continue working together towards the next Hackathon in June. Space is limited to 20 participants. Please register today!