In a groundbreaking development for Nigeria’s agribusiness sector, the African Development Bank (AfDB), in partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has allocated an additional $1 billion to propel the creation of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs) across 24 states in Nigeria. This comes as an expansion […]

Kenya’s Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary, Rebecca Miano, has encouraged Toyota Tsusho Corporation, a Japanese conglomerate, to increase the production of spare parts in Kenya. This call came as the CS signed significant agreements with the Japanese vehicle manufacturer, highlighting their mutual interest in expanding local markets. Read also: Kenyan logistics startup Sendy shuts down Leveraging […]

The Pan-African cryptocurrency exchange and financial technology business Yellow Card has partnered with the Web3Ladies mentorship program to give over 500 Nigerian women the necessary tech and blockchain skills. The program will use a $3,000 grant to do this. The goal of this partnership, which is based on Yellow Card’s Social Good initiative, is to […]

In a significant move, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has partnered with the Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITTI) to strengthen investments in low-carbon and climate-resilient technologies. This strategic collaboration aims to expedite climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts across multiple African countries. The AfDB announced this partnership on their website on Wednesday, September […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is seen as a threat by some researchers and pros, but it can solve many problems cost-effectively. One is making money on the Internet and writing essays. ChatGPT has taken over the digital world, and as a content source or marketer, you might want to add it to your website to learn […]

Iveda, a global pioneer in cloud-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) video and sensor technology, has formed a partnership with the Arab Organisation for Industrialization (AOI) to promote and expand smart city initiatives in Egypt. The Egyptian Military Intelligence has issued Iveda a security clearance, allowing it to take part in any projects within the country. By […]

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded accolades to four groundbreaking projects from Nigeria, designating them as winners of its recent AI solutions award.  These projects stand out among nearly 50 grant recipients who are diligently crafting AI-driven solutions to address critical global health and development challenges within their communities. These innovations leverage AI-enabled […]

The Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC) Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria, has created the Okikiola-Sagamu, also referred to as Kiki-Saggy, AI robot.  David Adejo Andrew, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, saw the project for the first time in Abuja.  Ten students and a few staff members worked on it. The members of […]

Concerns regarding the security of Worldcoin’s biometric data gathering have prompted privacy regulators to look into the ID firm. Worldcoin is attracting the attention of privacy regulators all around the world weeks after its global launch, with Kenya’s government even going so far as to shut down the service permanently. The Silicon Valley-backed worldwide ID […]

OpenAI’s AI chatbot, ChatGPT, is now available on Android after two months on iOS.  The Android app will be released in sections to US, India, Bangladesh, and Brazil clients. Next week, OpenAI will expand the app. A subscription unlocks GPT-4 and other features in OpenAI’s ChatGPT Android app. Google Play offers the ChatGPT Android app […]

Threads, which was just released by Meta and is thought to be a strong competitor to Elon Musk’s Twitter, is reportedly being taken over by several fake crypto accounts.  Some of the most well-known crypto users on Twitter have started to tell other crypto users on Threads about the rise of fake crypto accounts on […]

GoldPesa, a blockchain technology startup, established a blockchain academy in Nairobi, Kenya, providing crypto aficionados with a unique opportunity. The company has released a statement stating that the new facility would help to “close the knowledge gap and dissipate myths around blockchain-related digital assets and web 3. GoldPesa Academy Kenya, situated in ABC Place, Westlands […]

The most prominent cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced a partnership between its educational arm, Binance Academy, and Coursera, one of the largest online education platforms in the world, with over 124 million learners enrolled. The result of this partnership will be a full suite of learning programs that will roll out over the next several […]

The South Africa Government has requested that all Bitcoin exchanges in the country must obtain licenses before the end of the year.  South Africa’s financial watchdog, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), which is in charge of overseeing the country’s finances, sent out the warning. Some weeks ago, there were reports about the new licencing […]

Nokia, a major player in the technology industry, has announced a new agreement with Red Hat that will see the Finnish tech giant shift its cloud infrastructure and container operations to Red Hat. Under this partnership, which has also resulted in the transfer of certain Nokia employees to Red Hat, the two companies will work […]

Phone manufacturers like Samsung have refused to comply with regulations set forth by Kenya’s information and communications technology (ICT) regulator, the Communications Authority (CA). In 2018, the CA released detailed rules outlining the required capabilities and technical criteria for mobile devices imported into Kenya. These rules apply to a wide variety of electronic gadgets, such […]

OpenAI Inc., the company that made ChatGPT, has been sued for getting “vast amounts” of personal information to teach its artificial intelligence models for profit.  Sixteen people with fake names recently sued the company and Microsoft, which is its biggest backer, saying that ChatGPT-based AI products got their personal information and shared it without their […]

When AI changed the way the internet worked last year, many people saw it as a chance to make new and interesting jobs or side hustles. Companies that were trying to be the best at AI were very focused driven. Many people hope that the speed and efficiency of AI will lead to more job […]

Xiaomi is ecstatic to share the news that they will be launching the all-new Redmi 12 in Nigeria after much anticipation.  The Redmi 12 establishes a new standard for smartphones in the entry-level market because it is both packed with excellent capabilities at a low price.  This smartphone is sure to capture consumers who are […]

At a recent Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) Thought Leadership Programme, industry experts discussed the profound impact of 5G technology on Nigeria’s economy and various sectors. Mrs Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, the General Manager of Fixed Broadband at MTN Nigeria Communications, emphasized the potential of 5G to enhance efficiency and productivity for both Small and Medium Enterprises […]