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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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Nigeria Govt Introduces Ai Tool, Tlcom Capital Raises $154m For African Start-ups Investment.
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Namibia adopts digital tools for pathology testing
Namibia’s Institute of Pathology (NIP) is revamping the health sector by distributing 370 tablet devices to clinics nationwide. This project streamlines pathology test results retrieval, lowering patient wait times. NIP’s five-year Integrated Strategic Business Plan, Za Tuka, includes digital transformation to boost operating efficiency and ease access to laboratory results, particularly in distant areas. Read […]
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Nigeria introduces new biometric passport application
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced yesterday that this vision has finally become a reality, fulfilling his promise to deploy a contactless solution for biometric capture. The Minister convened a diverse group of stakeholders on Friday, October 4, including media representatives, top government officials, members of civil society organisations, and tech experts, to […]
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Kenyans to pay more for DSTV subscription fees as MultiChoice hikes price by 4.7%
MultiChoice Kenya intends to raise the cost of DStv by up to KSh500, effective November 1, 2024. DStv Premium package users will now pay KSh11,000, up from KSh10,500, and Compact Plus subscribers will now pay KSh6,800, up from KSh6,500, representing a 4.7% and 4.6% increase, respectively. MultiChoice sent a notification saying, “We would like to […]
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Nigerian government boosts transit with 64 CNG buses
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially handed over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to the Organised Labour unions and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to improve public transportation. The presentation occurred at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja on September 29, 2024, just ahead of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day celebrations. Read […]
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African Union honours women innovators transforming education through technology
The African Union (AU) has officially acknowledged the crucial role of female innovators in transforming the education sector across the continent. By leveraging information, communication, and technology (ICT), these trailblazing women enhance access to quality education and empower themselves and their peers to become agents of change in their communities. This recognition aligns with the […]
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Can AfCFTA unlock Africa’s innovation potential and propel economic growth?
Africa stands at the precipice of a transformative trade initiative with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). AfCTA is heralding a new era of economic integration, promising to significantly reshape the continent’s trade dynamics. This landmark treaty aims to eliminate tariffs on 97% of goods, fostering an environment where intra-African trade can flourish. However, […]
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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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Cryptocurrency
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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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
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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Tech with Pelumy
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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AI
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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