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 […]

The gaming sector has grown into a lucrative, international industry with a broad and large audience. Gambling has risen in South Africa. This is due to better technology, rising game popularity, and a vibrant developer community. At Johannesburg’s Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, South African kids learn how to succeed in the gaming and animation sectors. […]

Members of the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) have elected new leaders to run the group from 2023 to 2025. According to a report, Mr Bimbo Abioye, who used to be an accountant but is now an IT executive, has been chosen President of ISPON. He takes over from the president who just […]

Regulators in the United States have taken steps to prevent Microsoft from finalizing its $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, the publisher of the popular gaming franchise, “Call of Duty.” The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) raised concerns that the deal, which would be the largest in the history of the video game industry, could […]

itel, a major worldwide smartphone brand, has officially introduced the itel S23, its newest and most advanced flagship gadget.  This revolutionary smartphone establishes a new benchmark for mobile technology by providing features that are at the cutting edge of technological advancement as well as great performance to improve the overall quality of the user experience. […]

Founder of ChatGPT and CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, has compared the impact of AI on education to that of calculators, stating that while AI tools will revolutionize education, they will not replace the process of learning itself. Altman defended the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in education during a talk at Keio University […]

Shareit, a global app for streaming material and sharing files is going to make smartphone users’ lives better. SHAREit Group said in a statement that the SHAREit App had been updated to do more things so that users can get the most out of their mobile experience and be more efficient. Karam Malhotra, Partner and […]

Elon Musk’s Twitter is getting harder and harder to use for people who don’t pay the $8 per month Twitter Blue registration fee.  According to a new story, Twitter is going to limit the number of direct messages (DMs) that users who are not blue can send each day. In a tweet by world-famous Android […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]