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Ethiopia’s Safaricom secures $1 billion

Safaricom has excitedly announced that it has welcomed the investment made by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA). The announcement follows the equity investment and guarantees into the mobile network operator. Chief Executive Officer of Safaricom PLC Peter Ndegwa stated that he, along with the other members of the […]

Ibukunoluwa Josephine Bankole
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Google announces funding for Cyber Security training in Africa

In recent years, the lack of cyber security experts in Africa has negatively impacted the continent as the digital technology world expands. Even the majority of learners who are ready to learn lack willpower due to inadequate resources and well-versed expertise in the field.  The report also has it that Stopping hacking in Africa alone […]

Staff Writer
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The new drive in technology, VR or AR

The competition to make the best VR or AR product has begun, marking the start of a new age. The AI war is still going on, and we’ve moved on to a new phase. This is how technology grows. Apple’s Vision Pro is a new spatial computer that has sent shock waves through the tech […]

Modupeoluwa Olalere
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Trellix expands support for Amazon Security Lake from AWS

Trellix, a multinational cybersecurity company headquartered in California, USA, has expanded its support for Amazon Security Lake, a service that consolidates security data from the cloud, on-premises, and custom sources. This would give clients centralized visibility and prompt resolution of security concerns. In addition to better protecting AWS clients’ workloads, applications, and data, this service […]

Staff Writer
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Apple to discontinue My Photo Stream service by July 26 

Apple has announced the discontinuation of its older service called My Photo Stream, effective from July 26.  The company is encouraging users to transition to iCloud Photos.  “If you currently use My Photo Stream, your files will remain accessible in the cloud for 30 days starting from July 26.”  The company said in an email […]

Hauwa Ali Abdul
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Terragon merges two technologies for enhanced services

The largest analytics and marketing technology firm in Africa, Terragon, has announced the merging of two of its unique technologies that will allow banks to provide clients with enhanced customer experiences.  The features of the company’s Customer Data Platform (CDP) and Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) have now been merged into a single offering […]

Felicia Akindurodoye
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Microsoft hosts Xbox Studios Game Camp in Africa

Microsoft has announced, through its Africa Transformation Office (ATO), that it would be hosting a two-day conference called Xbox Game Studios Game Camp Africa. The purpose of the conference is to honour and celebrate all game designers from across more than 50 different countries and regions. The conference will take place on the 15th and […]

Felicia Akindurodoye
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Yaccarino Replaces Musk as Twitter CEO

Elon Musk has selected esteemed advertising executive, Linda Yaccarino to assume the day-to-day leadership of Twitter in an effort to turn around the fortunes of the platform, which he acquired for $44 billion last year. Musk hinted at the hiring of Yaccarino recently, announcing in a tweet that he had chosen a woman to take […]

Hauwa Ali Abdul
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Avanti seeks FG’s support on Satellite Connectivity expansion

In an effort to enhance satellite connection in Nigeria, Avanti Communications has renewed its dedication to expanding its footprints across the country and requests Support from the Federal government. According to Libby Barr, who serves as Chief Operating Officer for Avanti, the company has spent more than $1.2 billion on infrastructure around the world, of […]

Felicia Akindurodoye
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How to protect your private and data while using Internet browsers

Internet browsers can potentially put your privacy and sensitive information at risk as they often collect data about your online activities. This includes websites you visited, search queries, and location information.  This data can be used by advertising companies, third-party trackers, or even malicious actors to build profiles about your interests, behaviour, and preferences. Browsers […]

Hauwa Ali Abdul
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Nigeria’s Dojah launches new anti-fraud product for digital enterprises

EasyDetect is an innovative fraud detection tool that was released by the Nigerian startup Dojah to protect digital enterprises from fraudulent activities on the internet.  Dojah is a leading provider of identity verification solutions for digital businesses that are onboarding consumers from Africa. EasyDetect gives businesses the ability to identify and prevent fraudulent behaviours on […]

Felicia Akindurodoye
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Google launches pixel, foldable smartphone

Google has launched its foldable smartphone through a video on Twitter and YouTube showcasing a Pixel phone featuring a vertical hinge that can be unfolded to reveal a tablet-like display.  This unveiling comes ahead of Google’s upcoming annual developer conference, scheduled to take place at its headquarters in Mountain View, California.  Speculations suggest that during […]

Hauwa Ali Abdul
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TECNO CAMON 20: Fun and creativity in one device!

Do you love staying up-to-date with the latest fashion trends and always strive to look your best? You are stunning, and with a little effort, you can capture your beauty perfectly in smartphone camera shots.  Who says you need to book pricey professional photography sessions constantly? There are plenty of affordable options available that can […]

Modupeoluwa Olalere
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iStore launches Apple products in Abuja

The iStore is going to provide customers with a comprehensive Apple experience at the same time that Abuja is working to place experience centres, shops, and malls closer to the population in order to make them more accessible. Residents of Abuja greeted the launch of the world’s largest Apple products outlet, iStore, with an incredible […]

Felicia Akindurodoye
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How to check your 2023 JAMB/UTME result online or by SMS

Find out how you fared on the recently revealed 2023 Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB)/UTME results. If you took the test, you’re probably eager to learn how you fared. Be careful to check your score in the midst of all the buzz and excitement about the test, as it will help you determine what to […]

Modupeoluwa Olalere
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Google announces Google Security AI Workbench

Google Cloud has announced the Google Cloud Security AI Workbench, which uses generative AI models to obtain improved insight into the threat environment, following in the tracks of Microsoft. The Security AI suite was driven by Sec-PaLM, a security platform with a large language model (LLM) created exclusively for cybersecurity use cases. The goal is […]

Staff Writer
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Huawei announces campaign to reward loyal customers in South Africa

In order to show appreciation to those who use Huawei smartphones in South Africa, the company has launched an incredible promotion called HUAWEI Battery Replacement.  Customers have the opportunity to purchase an original battery replacement that is tailored to their particular device model for a remarkably low price, beginning at just R149.00, thanks to a […]

Felicia Akindurodoye
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South African +OneX acquires cybersecurity firm, MMC

+OneX, solutions and systems supplier for South African IT giant Reunert Group, has reached an agreement to acquire MMC, a privately owned cybersecurity and managed services firm, for an undisclosed amount. By acquiring MMC, +OneX has expanded its range of cloud and digital transformation services to include cybersecurity and Compliance as a Service (CaaS). MMC […]

Staff Writer
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Netflix to expand operations in Africa

Netflix recently announced motives to expand its operations in Africa on Wednesday, building on the success of films and series such as ‘Blood and Water’ in South Africa and ‘Far From Home’ in Nigeria. According to the report, the online video-streaming behemoth has committed the equivalent of €160 million in developing film content in Africa […]

Staff Writer
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Samsung Reduces Memory Chip Output During Economic Slowdown 

Samsung Electronics has revealed plans to reduce memory chip production after projecting a 96% decline in quarterly operating profit.  The South Korean electronics behemoth disclosed this on Friday as it reported its lowest profit statistics since 2009, forecasting more declines in memory chip sales globally. According to the corporation, sales have declined significantly due to […]

Hauwa Ali Abdul
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