Google has introduced a significant redesign of its Circle to Search feature, enhancing its functionality and appearance as of today. The update is part of the Google app version 15.45.43.ve.arm64 beta and brings noticeable changes to improve user experience. The revamped interface features a chunkier design with rounded boxes around the search bar and buttons, […]

At its Fintech Summit 6.0, with the theme “Banking on Partnerships”, FirstBank Group, one of Nigeria’s top commercial banks, reaffirmed its commitment to promoting fintech innovation by giving N29.5 million to 10 outstanding entrepreneurs. The ultimate winner, NearSwipe Limited, a fintech business that provides university students with NFC smart ID cards with integrated payment solutions, […]

First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Holdings Plc has rebranded to First Holdco Plc, following approval from the company’s shareholders, as was disclosed in a statement by the company secretary, Adewale Arogundade. The bank’s shareholders agreed that the institution’s name be changed to First Holdco to accommodate the company’s diverse offerings at the annual general meeting […]

Wiggle Ventures Ltd, in collaboration with Zambia’s Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, is set to host a pivotal sustainability-focused conference between November 28 and 29, 2024, at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Lusaka. The event will bring innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders together to explore pathways toward a sustainable and inclusive green economy. Read […]

Egyptian insurtech broker Amenli has raised $2.3 million in a funding round led by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) Venture Capital arm, with support from Y Combinator (YC). This new funding marks a significant step in Amenli’s mission to redefine Egypt’s insurance market, one of the least penetrated globally, with adoption rates […]

The global demand for AI professionals continues to rise, but Africa has yet to capitalise on its potential to produce world-class talents fully. Despite a youthful and vibrant population, the continent is often limited to low-level AI tasks such as data annotation and labelling.   JADA, a data and analytics talent hub focused on staff augmentation, […]

The Dell Latitude 5490 is a business-oriented laptop designed for professionals who require reliability, performance, and portability. Powered by Intel’s 8th Generation Core i5 processor, this device combines robust functionality with a sleek design, making it a strong contender for office and on-the-go productivity. Read also:  Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 review: A budget […]

Lingawa, an innovative edtech startup, secured $1.1 million in pre-seed funding on Monday, marking a significant pivot from its original focus on academic tutoring to a dedicated mission of promoting African language education.  Founded in 2022 and initially known as TopSet, the company aims to help individuals learn and master their native languages, starting with […]

Jiji, Kenya’s leading online marketplace, has kicked off its highly anticipated Black Friday sale, offering customers up to 85 percent off a wide range of products. This exciting announcement was made on November 16, marking the start of an unparalleled shopping experience for Kenyans eager to snag the best deals of the year. Focusing on […]

MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita on Monday revealed that the telecom operator is mulling a joint venture with Low-Earth-Orbit satellite companies to provide internet access to customers who live in remote areas. With the rise in popularity of carriers like Starlink, run by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, satellite Internet has emerged an alternate connection option across […]

Data Science Nigeria (DSN) in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and TikTok will hold a one-day physical workshop with parents, guardians and educators at the D’podium International Event Centre, Ikeja, Lagos on November 19 and Barcelona Hotels International, Wuse 2, FCT, Abuja on November 21. The workshop aims to increase the […]

Andela, a prominent global tech talent marketplace, has teamed with the Linux Foundation’s Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) to train 20,000 African professionals in cloud-native skills. The news was made public at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America on November 15, 2024. The training program will take place from 2025 to 2027. The cloud computing skills […]

Africa’s potential to become a global technology leader took centre stage at the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 4.0) in Lagos, Nigeria. Themed “Harnessing Fintech Solutions for Financial Inclusion & eCommerce Growth,” the event showcased the transformative role of blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital infrastructure in advancing Africa’s digital economy. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General […]