In the new year 2024, It is important to move with the tides and to ensure that both the skills and the confidence to stay ahead in your career are acquired. Obtaining the essential skills required to get ahead in your career can be expensive. We know and you don’t need to be discouraged. It […]

Google has revealed that cloud customers can move their data to another cloud service provider for free.  The company said that removing fees for moving data between cloud providers would make it easier for users to switch providers. However, it was pointed out that this doesn’t fix the main problem that keeps many customers from […]

An innovative partnership between Equity Bank Uganda and Mastercard has been officially established. This will lead to a focused effort to promote financial inclusion among Uganda’s digitally excluded people, communities, and businesses.  A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed to formalize the relationship. The two organisations aim to use technology to help underserved and marginalised […]

Stears, a data and intelligence firm based in Nigeria, is transitioning from its consumer-focused data solutions to an organization-focused intelligence company with new product offerings. Stears will continue to serve consumers.  Stears, a Nigerian data company, has been a significant publication since its establishment in 2017. The publication focuses on providing data and information on […]

In a dedicated endeavour to enhance journalistic standards across West Africa, the Google News Initiative (GNI) has partnered with DUBAWA, the reputable verification and fact-checking arm of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), to teach journalists digital fact-checking. This collaborative effort is laser-focused on an extensive training program tailored specifically for journalists residing […]

Apple’s Senior Vice President of Machine Learning and AI, John Giannandrea, testified in the Google antitrust trial recently and disclosed a new feature in iOS 17 that allows users to choose different search engines for regular and private browsing on Safari. According to Bloomberg, Giannandrea said that iOS 17 introduced a new option for users […]

Open AI, ChatGPT’s parent company, is rolling out a voice chat function. Open AI’s latest blog article says so. This development comes shortly after it was revealed that the AI platform had seen a third consecutive month of declining traffic. The AI startup claimed ChatGPT is adding speech and visual capabilities. These features allow users […]

Apple Inc. has just revealed its eagerly awaited iPhone 15 Pro, marking a significant leap in smartphone technology.  This latest device boasts an impressive array of features, including the utilization of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) cutting-edge N3 process, often referred to as “3 nm.”  Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro takes a pioneering step by becoming […]

The renowned Nigerian cryptocurrency exchange, Patricia, has made a momentous declaration regarding the introduction of its very own indigenous token, aptly named the Patricia token (PTK). The indigenous token, purportedly a stablecoin with a fixed value tied to the US dollar ($1 = 1PTK), will replace the existing bitcoin (BTC) and naira balances of customers. […]

OpenAI is enhancing its AI-powered ChatGPT chatbot with new “custom instructions” features. Using this feature, users can specify in ChatGPT how they want it to modify its responses to their specific requirements and preferences.  Users may also provide more details that they’d want ChatGPT to take into account while responding using the custom instructions feature. […]

Elon Musk, a billionaire CEO, has made headlines again with his latest project, xAI. Musk announced the creation of an artificial intelligence (AI) company that wants to understand reality, Economic Time reports. The launch of xAI’s website showed off a team of engineers who have worked at tech giants like Google and Microsoft, as well […]

The International Baccalaureate (IB), which is a world leader in international education, is going to change the way people learn in Kenya by doing a full and collaborative study of its programmes for students aged 16 and up. IB is making a big step towards the future of innovative education by incorporating AI into its […]

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 […]

Less than 24 hours following the release of Meta’s Threads app, Twitter has, in fact, threatened legal action against the company, according to an initial report by Semafor. Meta is being accused by the Elon Musk-owned company it poached staff from Twitter to develop its new platform.  Elon’s attorney Alex Spiro submitted a cease-and-desist letter […]

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 […]

Virgin Galactic made history recently as it successfully flew it’s first paying customers to the final frontier.  This significant achievement puts the company back on track in the emerging private spaceflight sector.  Italian Air Force officers aboard the mission, named Galactic 01, had the opportunity to unfurl their nation’s flag and witness the awe-inspiring curvature […]

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 […]

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 […]

Airtel Nigeria, a company that provides phone and internet services, has launched its 5G mobile network. This move is likely to make the Nigerian telecoms market more competitive, bring in more customers, and increase Airtel’s market share. By making it easier for people to use broadband, Airtel’s 5G network should help the Nigerian government reach […]