A user-friendly and dependable payment system is indispensable in the contemporary business environment. A seamless payment integration can significantly influence the customer experience, regardless of whether you operate an online store, subscription service, or freelance operation. Fedapay, a prominent fintech startup established in 2018 in Benin, provides integrated solutions for secured and efficient transactions, mainly […]

Antibiotic resistance is a growing public health concern, threatening the effectiveness of one of modern medicine’s most significant achievements. This crisis endangers lives and poses a severe challenge to healthcare systems worldwide. As the world marks Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Week from November 18 to 24, themed “Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together,” Nigeria faces an urgent call […]

Apple announced on October 28, 2024, that new Mac models would be coming out soon. This was the last new product release for Apple that year, following the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Expectations are high for upgrades in Mac devices in general. Apple’s SVP of hardware technologies, Greg Joswiak, releases a teaser of about […]

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has launched a new contactless passport application renewal process effective in Canada November 1 and subsequently to be rolled out to other nations. The NIS on Wednesday disclosed that Nigerians intending to renew their passports can now do so from the comfort of their homes without having to visit their […]

Gone are the days when customers depended on only conventional banks to carry out financial transactions, but with the coming of Financial Technology (fintech) companies, otherwise known as digital banks, many can’t remember the last time they went to the traditional banks to do financial transactions. The reason for this is not far-fetched, as it […]

With digital innovations predicted to spur previously unheard-of development, the next ten years hold great promise for Africa. With more than 2,000 languages spoken on the continent, emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) can boost diversity, speed up economic growth, and increase accessibility in digital spaces. AI is predicted to […]

Preorders for the PS5 Pro began on September 26 via PlayStation Direct. As excited gamers eagerly anticipate the release of the PS5 Pro, many are opting to order their consoles online in advance. With the launch set for November 7, this guide will help you navigate the preorder process for this next-generation gaming powerhouse. Read […]

The Acer Nitro V, featuring the Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card, has drawn significant attention as a budget-friendly gaming laptop aimed at gamers who want respectable performance without breaking the bank. Positioned just above entry-level gaming laptops, the Nitro V offers strong graphics capabilities, a decent display, and some well-thought-out design choices. Here’s a deep […]

Africa’s technology sector has experienced remarkable growth over the last decade, with several companies achieving substantial market valuations. Fueled by a young, tech-savvy population and increasing access to digital services, these tech companies are shaping Africa’s economy and driving innovation across the continent. Here’s a closer look at Africa’s three most valuable tech companies, ranked […]

The Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, 2024– Second Series will start on Friday, October 25, and run through Friday, December 20, according to the West African Examinations Council. WAEC released a statement on Tuesday, disclosing that the registration deadline has been extended to Tuesday, October 29, and that the exam […]

Aya Data, a Ghanaian AI startup, on Friday secured $900,000 in initial funding which comprises debt and equity capital will be used to scale AyaGrow and AyaSpeech and hire fresh talent. With the new fund, the company has $1.15 million in funding. Microtraction, Savannah Fund, and Scott Bell gave Aya Data $255,000 in the past. […]

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reaffirmed the vital role Artificial Intelligence (AI) will play in tackling Africa’s most pressing socio-economic challenges.  Mr Inuwa made this known during the maiden edition Technovate Fest 2024, themed AI for Africa: Addressing continental challenges, driving sustainable innovations. The event, hosted by […]

Africa-focused e-commerce company Jumia Technologies plans to close its operations in Tunisia and South Africa’s online fashion retailer Zando by the end of 2024. Jumia is taking drastic steps to slash operational costs in order to become profitable. These steps include pulling out of the regular grocery and food delivery industries, cutting back on delivery […]