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Uber unveils innovative features to empower drivers, improve user experience
Uber, a leading mobility technology company, recently unveiled a series of innovative features designed to empower its drivers and improve overall user experience. One of the significant additions to Uber’s platform is the ‘Upfront Destination’ feature, which provides drivers with essential trip details before accepting a ride. This feature displays the pickup and drop-off locations […]
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Lagos sets up Cyber Security Advisory Board
In a proactive move to safeguard its systems, assets, and data from cyber threats, the Lagos State Government has established a Cybersecurity Advisory Board. This board has been entrusted with the crucial task of spearheading the design, implementation, and management of a robust Cybersecurity initiative within the state. As articulated by Gbenga Omotoso, the Commissioner […]
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Experts discuss cloud computing, Cybersecurity at Africa Cloud and Security Summit
At the Africa Cloud and Security Summit, renowned experts in cloud computing and cybersecurity discussed the rapid rise of cloud computing and the relevance of cybersecurity in Africa for a day of debates and presentations. The Summit also gathered the best of the tech sector, including policymakers, industry experts, CIOs, ClSos, senior IT executives, and […]
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Renda raises $1.9 million pre-seed
Renda, a logistics startup, has raised $1.9 million in pre-seed equity and debt funds. Ingressive Capital led the $1.3 million equity investment, which also included Techstars Toronto, Founders Factory Africa, Magic Fund, Golden Palm Investments, Reflect Ventures, and Vastly Valuable Ventures, according to a statement from the company. Founders Factory Africa and SeedFi provided the […]
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Nigeria’s Federal Housing Authority launches digitisation drive
In a significant move towards technological advancement, the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) initiated its digitisation drive on May 1st, 2024. The Managing Director and Chief Executive, Hon Oyetunde Ojo, officiated the ceremony at FHA’s headquarters, marking the beginning of the organisation’s transition towards becoming an entirely digitised entity. Hon Ojo highlighted the importance of embracing […]
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Econet launches Zimbabwe’s first free remittance corridors
Econet Wireless, Zimbabwe’s most prominent tech and phone company, has opened two free ways for people to send money into the country. Senders and receivers will not have to pay anything. It’s the first time this has happened in Africa. A relationship between Econet and its sister company, Sasai Money Transfer, will let people and […]
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Tech CEO of the week: Olugbenga Agboola
In the heart of Africa’s bustling fintech landscape stands a visionary leader, Olugbenga Agboola, also known as “GB”, a Nigerian software engineer and entrepreneur. As the co-founder and CEO of Flutterwave, born in 1985, Agboola embodies innovation and determination in revolutionising financial services across the continent. Read also: Teen World Foundation to host Teen Tech […]
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Twiga Foods Announces Jumia’s Charles Ballard as New CEO
Nairobi-based agritech company Twiga Foods has named Charles Ballard its new CEO, starting May 1. In his new job, Charles Ballard, a well-known figure in e-commerce, brings much knowledge from working in retail and financial services. With a lot of experience in the company, he comes to Twiga Foods from Jumia Kenya, where he was […]
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Rwanda’s fintech sector has emerged as one of the fastest-growing industries following a significant uptick in digital transactions. This is according to the 2024 Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statements report by the National Bank of Rwanda. The report highlights a substantial transfer increase across various digital platforms, indicating the sector’s burgeoning success. Read also: […]
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Cryptocurrency
Changpeng Zhao, the founder of cryptocurrency firm Binance, has been sentenced to four months in a US prison after pleading guilty to money laundering charges. This marks one of the most significant developments in the crypto industry since the imprisonment of Sam Bankman-Fried. Investigations by two Treasury agencies revealed that Binance failed to prevent transactions […]
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Product Review
With the iPhone 16 leaks making headlines, anticipation for Apple’s latest smartphone release is at an all-time high. Among the plethora of leaked details, one aspect that has caught the attention of tech enthusiasts is the reported battery capacities. Let’s delve into the revelations provided by analyst Majin Bu and explore the potential implications for […]
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Startups
Three Nigerian students studying in the United Kingdom have launched “Sandfortcare“, a groundbreaking healthcare startup to ensure quality care for elderly parents back home in Nigeria. The founders, Damilola Olaopa, Hameed Abdulrahman, and Isatayo Samuel, are trying to bridge the gap between children living abroad and their ageing parents who often lack adequate support. The […]
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Tech with Pelumy
In 2016, when Clive Humby declared that “Data is the new oil”, its value continues to emerge for both the private and public sectors. For example, governments have begun to focus on its importance in different aspects such as security, economic planning, infrastructure, and overall national development. India captured the data of their less privileged […]
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AI
The need for jobs related to artificial intelligence has grown substantially in the past few years. The report on ‘the Future of Jobs’ by the World Economic Forum states that, over the next five years, the most rapidly expanding occupations will be those involving artificial intelligence and machine learning. The need for experts in artificial […]
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