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FG opens hybrid electric vehicle charging facility in Abuja

On Thursday, the Federal Government of Nigeria commissioned a hybrid electric vehicle (EV) charging station at the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) headquarters in Abuja. Key dignitaries, including the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, and other director generals, attended the event. The facility is designed to operate sustainably using solar […]

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Adeniyi and Gloria Abiodun launch $1.3 million fund to train aspiring software engineers in Africa

Adeniyi Abiodun, co-founder of blockchain infrastructure firm Mysten Labs, and his wife, Gloria Abiodun, have launched a $1.3 million endowment fund to train African software engineers. This initiative, announced on Wednesday, aims to address the shortage of skilled tech talent in Africa’s growing tech ecosystem. Addressing talent shortage in Africa’s tech ecosystem The five-year fund, […]

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Safaricom Spark Accelerator supports nine Kenyan startups with funding, mentorship, and market access

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Visa to build data centre in Nigeria, strengthening digital economy

Visa Inc., a global leader in payment services, has announced its commitment to long-term investment in Nigeria with plans to establish a data centre infrastructure in the country. This announcement was made at the Presidential Villa in Abuja during a meeting between Vice President Kashim Shettima and Andrew Torre, Visa’s Regional President for Central and […]

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South Africa Crypto Regulations: Travel rule compliance to begin in April 2025

South Africa is set to enforce its Crypto Travel Rule regulations starting April 30, 2025, as part of its efforts to align with global anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) standards. The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) issued Directive 9, which will mandate the Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) to implement the Travel Rule. This […]

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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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38 African startups raise over $119 million in February, fintech and logistics record largest investments

A Tuesday report by Big Deal revealed that African startups raised more than $119 million in February 2025, with 38 startups surpassing $100,000 each. However, this number is below the average for the past 12 months and Februarys since 2021. Read also: Equator fund targets early-stage climate startups in Africa African startups raised $2.2bn in […]

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Safaricom records KES 17.5 billion loss as Ethiopian birr depreciates

Safaricom’s profit in Ethiopia plunged by 17.7 percent to KES 28.1 billion, down from KES 34.1 billion, according to the company’s half-year financial report released on Thursday. As one of Africa’s leading telecom operators,  the decline in profit for the half-year that ended September 30, 2024 was largely attributed to the depreciation of the Ethiopian […]

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Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash removes watermarks and fills missing pieces in images

Google’s latest AI model, Gemini 2.0 Flash, has made headlines for its ability to remove watermarks from images, including those from renowned stock media platforms like Getty Images. While impressive, this feature raises concerns about copyright infringement. The model was announced on December 11, 2024, and has been available for developer testing since then. As […]

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