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Young people must move with technological trends- Bosun Tijani
The Minister for Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani has urged young people to go with the trend of technological advancement, noting that the future leadership would be influenced by the Industrial Revolution that would be taking place in the era. The minister was speaking at the first Lagos Leadership Summit, held on […]
Read moreHow to use Meta AI to chat on WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram
To jump into the Artificial Intelligence (AI) trend, Meta introduced the Meta AI chatbot in its messaging apps, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger. Meta commenced trials in India and Africa. To attend to the demand and curiosity of netizens Meta, here is a guideline on how to use Meta AI on WhatsApp and Instagram. Read also: […]
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Nigeria Govt Introduces Ai Tool, Tlcom Capital Raises $154m For African Start-ups Investment.
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Path to sustainable African renewable energy
Over half of Africa’s people, about 600 million people, lack access to even the bare minimum of electricity. The challenge lies in extending access without exacerbating global warming by relying on fossil fuels. However, a new study reveals that Africa has the potential to transform its energy landscape by fully utilising renewable resources. A team […]
READ MOREAfrica Cloud And Security Summit, Nigeria to discuss cyber threats in Africa
The Africa Cloud & Security Summit Nigeria for this year is set to unite industry experts, visionaries, and decision-makers to review strategies, best practices, and innovative solutions. Corporations throughout Nigeria are understandably worried about the recent surge in cyberattacks, which include phishing, ransomware, third-party breaches, and insider-enabled threats. If cybersecurity gaps in processes, personnel, and […]
READ MORESunCulture secures $27M funding to power water pumps in Africa
In the heart of Africa, a revolution is taking place, transforming how smallholder farmers cultivate their land. SunCulture, a Nairobi-based startup, is at the forefront of this transformation, having secured a significant $27 million investment. This funding round is not just about the money; it’s a powerful endorsement from some of the world’s most renowned […]
READ MORENiger, Togo to finalise free-roaming deal for travellers
Niger and Togo are set to finalise a bilateral free-roaming partnership, enabling electronic communications services for travellers between the two nations. This development mirrors agreements signed by Mali and Benin, Togo, with Niger now joining this group of countries. In October 2023, Benin and Togo entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enable free […]
READ MORENigerians rush Konga’s 50% discount on Starlink Satellite Internet
The price for Starlink Satellite Internet drops to 50% of the previous price on the e-commerce platform, Konga. In addition to offering instant warranties on all Starlink kits purchased from Konga, the company is the sole authorised Shop-In-Shop eCommerce partner in Nigeria for Starlink. Online shoppers searching for dependable, lightning-fast, low-latency internet services have flocked […]
READ MORETikTok deletes 1.7 million Nigerian videos
Bytedance’s microblogging platform TikTok has revealed that it has removed 1.7 million videos uploaded by Nigerian users in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2023. In the fourth quarter of 2023, Nigeria was one of the top 50 countries where videos that broke its rules came from. During the time of the review, 176.5 million videos […]
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Africa’s most prominent startup by market value, Flutterwave, is making preparations for an initial public offering (IPO) despite a tumultuous year filled with media controversies and regulatory hurdles. According to a Bloomberg report citing Flutterwave’s CEO, the fintech giant remains committed to its IPO plans, aiming to solidify its presence on the African continent further. […]
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Cryptocurrency
Welcome to the final instalment of our comprehensive guide to understanding cryptocurrency! In parts one and two of our series, we embarked on a journey through the fascinating world of digital currencies, starting with the basics of Bitcoin and progressing to advanced concepts like altcoins, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOs. In part one, we demystified the […]
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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
The abrupt closure of Thepeer, an API-driven startup, has sparked a wave of concern among its investors. The company, which had once set out to revolutionise wallet-based payments in Nigeria, found itself at a crossroads, leading to a shutdown that has left stakeholders clamouring for transparency and accountability. Launched with much fanfare and the backing […]
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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
In a determined effort to match the generative AI market leader OpenAI, Meta unveiled preliminary versions of its latest language model, Llama 3, and a cutting-edge image generator that updates pictures in real time based on user prompts. This announcement comes on a Thursday, signalling Meta’s commitment to accelerate its progress in the generative AI […]
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