Credential Fraud is not only a Nigerian problem, it is a global menace. It thrives in developing nations because of the intense economic pressures to make a living, coupled with the fact that there is a stark absence of smart systems for verifying credentials. Statistics as at today According to the CEO of Background Check International, about 33% of Nigerian graduates use fake credentials to secure jobs. In recent times in Nigeria, there has been many incidences of credential fraud that has made it to the public domain. Widely reported are the Lagos State University debacle, and the alleged fake...
Certificate Forgery Solutions using Akowe
Certificate forgery is no longer news, it is a menace that has pervaded many societies especially those in developing nations. The economic and financial pressures for survival, coupled with the stark absence of smart systems for verification of academic records have led to the proliferation of a thriving certificate forgery underground industry. An increasing number of positions now require certificates, serving as proof of knowledge and expertise, as essential criteria for employment or appointment into jobs or public offices. Notable cases in recent times include the Mmesoma incident, the fake Cotonou varsity degree, the LASU racketeering and the recent Tinuade Sanda...
Akowe Shines Bright: Selected for TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield 2023!
Introduction Exciting news is brewing at Akowe, your trusted partner in the digital issuance and verification of academic records. We are thrilled to announce that Akowe has been selected as one of the top 200 companies to showcase at the prestigious TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield in 2023. This is not just a milestone for us; it’s a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence. TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield: A Premier Stage for Innovation TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield is renowned as one of the most competitive and coveted stages for startups worldwide. It’s a platform where groundbreaking technologies, disruptive ideas,...
Unveiling the Future of Academic Records at TechPoint Startup Expo 2023
We’re thrilled to share with you the incredible journey we embarked upon at the TechPoint Startup Expo, held on May 20, 2023, at the prestigious Landmark Event Center in Lagos, Nigeria. As the team behind Akowe, the pioneering solution for digital issuance and verification of academic records, we were honored to be part of this dynamic event that celebrates innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology. Connecting with Visionaries: The TechPoint Startup Expo provided us with an invaluable platform to engage with fellow entrepreneurs, industry experts, investors, and enthusiastic attendees who share our passion for transforming education and record-keeping. Our booth at the...
Akowe Top 30 African Startups – YASR
We are thrilled to announce that our startup has been recognized by the prestigious Yale Africa Startup Review as one of the top 30 startups in Africa for 2023. This is an incredible accomplishment that we are extremely proud of. This recognition is a testament to the hard work, innovation, and dedication of our team in solving problems in Africa, specifically in the area of verified and verifiable academic records using blockchain technology. It is an honor to be among the top 30 startups selected out of hundreds of applications, and we are grateful for this opportunity to showcase our...
Akowe Customer API
Akowe Customer API Digital Certificates and Digital Credentials represent the modern way of credentialing. Not only are they easily retrieved on the go, they are also verifiable, hence increasing the authentic nature and validity of the credential. Akowe’s Digital Issuance platform has been issuing digital credentials since late 2020 and has issued over 35,000 digital certificates as at today. The Akowe Customer API is designed to help bring digital credentials closer to all stake holders namely Educational and Professional Institutions, Certificate Holders, Employers and Embassies. Check our our documentation here. We recognize the need to help educational and professional institutions...
Akowe gets Nominated for Best Startup- Edtech by the Art of Technology Lagos 2022
We are close to that time of the year and Akowe has been nominated for a tech Award – The AOT Award. Akowe was recently nominated for the AOT award in the Edtech category along with other prominent EdTech Startups shaping access to smart education in Nigeria. Other Edtech Startups in the nomination include : programming school Altschool, digital learning platform learnam and career accelerators Utiva amongst others. What is the Art of Technology? Lagos has been the hotbed for tech startups in the West Africa Region and to recognize and give a helping hand to those playing this field ...
AKOWE EMERGES WINNER AT THE 2022 ICTEL EXPO PITCH COMPETITION
Chief Executive, Premier Hub, George Einye (left); Chairman, Trade Promotion Board, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Engr. Leye Kupoluyi; Chief Executive, Akowe, Ayodeji Agboola; President, LCCI, Dr. Michael Olawale-Cole; Deputy President, Gabriel Idahosa and Member, Mrs. Agness Shobajo during a Pitch Session at the second day of the 8th edition of 2022 Information Communication Technology and Telecommunication Expo (ICTEL EXPO) in Lagos It takes the Earth 365 days to complete a cycle but with the rush of developments powered by technology it seems this cycle occurs every second; Internet speeds increase yearly by 40%, countries witness annual GDP...
Akowe Supports Final Year Students at the Jobs Initiative Lagos event
The problem with Nigeria’s labor force isn’t lack of manpower but the absence of a workforce able to utilize global job trends. Joseph Ari, Director of Industrial Trade Fund ITF, puts the number of Nigerians unfit for emerging jobs at 23 million. To solve this challenge in Lagos, the Job Initiative of Lagos was founded in 2020 as a bridge for connecting students in tertiary institutions within Lagos State with desirable 21st century skills. The goal of the program is to make Lagos students prior to their graduation job ready and this year, amongst notable partners for the event was...
Digital Certificates in Nigeria
Digital certificates in Nigeria are not yet as popular as they should be. Akowe is on a mission to introduce digital certificates to educators and institutions of learning in Nigeria. Our proprietary digital issuance engine can issue 1,000 digital certificates in less than 30 minutes. As business processes and tools become more and more digital, it is only a matter of time before digital certificates in Nigeria will become mainstream, and there are many reasons why this is so. As at today, almost all certificates issued by Nigeria Tertiary Institutions are physical, hard copy Certificates. This situation, coupled whit the...
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