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Osinbajo advocates for human investment over technology in Africa’s climate crisis

Amid growing concerns about the climate crisis in Africa, former Vice President of Nigeria, Prof Oluyemi Osinbajo, has introduced a fresh perspective on addressing these pressing issues. Speaking at the Babacar Ndiaye 2024 Lecture in Washington, D.C., Prof Osinbajo underscored the importance of prioritising human resource investment as a key strategy in the fight against […]

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Africans in UK to gain mortgage access with Afin Bank partnership

Afin Bank, a recently launched UK-based startup, has partnered with banking technology leaders Thought Machine and Vacuumlabs to deliver specialised digital banking services for Africans residing in the UK. This venture, scheduled to launch in 2025, follows the bank’s Authorisation with Restrictions (AwR) licence approval from the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), marking a critical milestone […]

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PiggyVest named Best Mobile App at Digital Jurist Awards 2024

PiggyVest, a prominent Nigerian fintech platform, received two prestigious awards at the Digital Jurist Awards 2024 held on October 31 at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. The company was named the Best Mobile App and fintech with the Best Social Media presence, recognising its efforts to enhance users’ digital financial experiences and engage them […]

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Telegram sees 189% growth in African crypto groups as youths embrace digital currency

African cryptocurrency groups on Telegram have grown by a staggering 189 percent since early 2023, according to an analysis by Bitget on October 30. The research indicated that there was a shift in digital asset usage from the Western to emerging economies. Exploring the youth-driven crypto movement on Telegram  Crypto-focused Telegram groups in Africa now […]

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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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Visa supports four African startups to boost financial inclusion

Visa announced investments in four startups from its inaugural Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program on Tuesday, November 5. This initiative is a part of Visa’s larger $1 billion commitment to support Africa’s digital transformation, aiming to drive financial inclusion and strengthen the fintech ecosystem across the continent. Visa is working to close the gap for […]

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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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ChatGPT becomes a full-fledged search engine with web integration

In an increasingly competitive AI landscape, OpenAI unveiled a powerful web search integration within ChatGPT on Thursday October 31, allowing users real-time access to the latest information. This new feature is available for paid subscribers, with free, enterprise, and education users gaining access in the upcoming weeks.  Rather than launching as a separate product, OpenAI […]

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