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GTBank trends on X as customers bemoan inaccessible app, USSD channels

Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) trended on X for hours on Monday and Tuesday after customers lamented they were unable to perform transactions on the bank app. GTCO had sent a mail to customers last week to inform them ahead of the upgrade, forewarning that the bank would close early on Friday, October 11 but […]

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Nigeria’s NITDA wins Coursera Global Impact Award for enhancing digital skills

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has been recognised for its efforts to use education to transform Nigeria by winning the esteemed Coursera Global Impact Award. Through Coursera, a prominent global online learning platform, people can learn new skills by enrolling in courses and earning degrees from prestigious institutions and businesses worldwide. Read also: […]

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Access Bank customers to experience service interruption due to system upgrade

Access Bank has announced that it will temporarily suspend operations in order to optimise its customer offers through a system upgrade. The bank made the announcement via an email to its customers on Tuesday, informing them that the upgrade will happen in stages, beginning at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, and concluding at 6:30 […]

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Lego falls victim to crypto scam

On October 4, Lego’s website displayed an unexpected message urging users to purchase a “Lego coin,” promising exclusive rewards for those who did. However, Lego had no plans to launch its cryptocurrency, making it clear this was a scam. The message redirected users to a site offering Ethereum-based “LEGO Tokens,” signalling a cyberattack, as reported […]

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New iPhone16 suggests high battery capacity

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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Moroccan startup Userguest secures $2.4 million to boost growth

Userguest, a Moroccan hospitality-focused startup, has raised $2.4 million in funding to enhance its market reach and boost product development. Founded in 2018 by Ahmed Chami, Assil Bernossi, and Hicham Benyebdri, the company specialises in helping hotels maximise direct bookings by converting website visitors into paying guests through personalised messaging and intelligent incentives.  With operations […]

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Generative Artificial Intelligence and Religion

After coming across the article that Nigeria is one of the leading countries that pray globally, exploring Artificial Intelligence and religion within the technology sphere became fascinating. Nigeria is highly religious, with a strong affinity for different beliefs that usher its citizenry to spirituality and communion with the world beyond. No topic, establishment, social discourse, […]

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Data scarcity stunts Africa’s AI ambitions

When querying AI models like ChatGPT for African-origin content, the responses are often vague and lack depth. This is a result of the models’ limited training on African datasets, which leaves them without a sophisticated grasp of the linguistic and cultural backgrounds of the continent.  Read also: Plaud AI Voice Recorder: AI tool for superfast […]

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