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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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By Felicia AkindurodoyeEdutech transforms African educational sector
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Nigeria Govt Introduces Ai Tool, Tlcom Capital Raises $154m For African Start-ups Investment.
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#TinubuLagosSchoolSeries trends on X (Twitter)
The hashtag #TinubuLagosSchoolSeries is making waves on X (Twitter) as it follows the significant approval by the Nigerian President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for a national census of all schools, from essential to tertiary level. Youths on X are engaging in this campaign, driven by the belief that they can spotlight the poor state […]
READ MOREKenya prepares to host Transform Africa Summit
The Transform Africa Summit 2024 will be held in Kenya in August 2024. Kenya was chosen to host the summit organised by the Smart Africa Alliance, a pan-African organisation for information and communication technology, in February 2024. The country’s prominence as a leader in Africa’s digital revolution was further cemented when it won the bid […]
READ MORESeven Key Facts about Nigeria’s Consumer Credit Scheme CREDICORP
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme in Nigeria for implementation. This scheme is a project intended to provide credit facilities to working residents in the country. The CREDICORP launched a portal where Nigerians can indicate interest in obtaining consumer credit in response to the President’s directive to […]
READ MORELagos resolves data sharing dispute with Uber
A month-long spat over data-sharing policies has finally been resolved between the Lagos State Government and ride-hailing business Uber. Uber’s legal battle with the government stemmed from a 2020 deal mandating ride-hailing services to provide the authorities with real-time travel data. After the ruling, people can collaborate to improve transport services and keep drivers and […]
READ MOREPath 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 MOREFintech
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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