ChatGPT
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ChatGPT is being used by people as a manifestation tool.

The idea of manifestation is the conviction that you can direct your thoughts and intentions toward your goals in order to create the reality you want. During the epidemic, the idea became popular on social media, and TikTokers appear to have discovered a fresh method to liven up the routine. Users are discussing how AI…

Google Lens, Gemini AI-Powered Browser History, and Other Features Have Been Added to Google Chrome

Google Lens, Gemini AI-Powered Browser History, and Other Features Have Been Added to Google Chrome

The business revealed on Thursday that Google Chrome will be receiving three new artificial intelligence (AI) features. Earlier this year, Google’s internal AI model Gemini was integrated into the Chrome browser; however, those functionalities are only to paid Workspace subscribers. All users will be able to utilize the AI elements that the tech giant is…

Business Heroes

50 candidates were chosen for the Business Heroes competition in Africa in 2024.

The fifth iteration of the Africa’s Business Heroes initiative, a charitable program to assist African entrepreneurs, has chosen fifty finalists. The Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy are supporting the Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) competition, a charitable initiative that honors and elevates African entrepreneurs. Since 2019, ABH has given 10 worthy entrepreneurs a total grant…

AI Employment

AI will significantly alter almost all tech employment; reskilling is required according to Cisco, Google, and Microsoft.

According to recent research, the expansion of AI will cause the vast majority (92%) of ICT-related employment to undergo moderate to high alterations during the next few years. According to a report by the AI-Enabled ICT Workforce Consortium, which is headed by Cisco and includes companies like SAP, Microsoft, and IBM among its members, roles…

Startups Accelerator Africa program

10 startups have been selected for Google for Startups Accelerator Africa’s 8th batch.

The eighth cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program will include ten tech startups based in Africa. 106 firms from 17 African nations have received help from the Google for firms Accelerator Africa program since it launched in 2018. Out of around 1,000 applications, 10 entrepreneurs were picked for this year’s cohort, and…

GPT-5 OPen AI

GPT-5, developed by OpenAI, will be released soon. Customers and developers at OpenAI are telling us what to expect.

The AI arms race is still going strong, with OpenAI vying to develop the largest, baddest model versus Anthropic, Meta, and a revitalized Google. After OpenAI released GPT-4, its rivals had to run to catch up, with some of them coming quite close. GPT-5 is a new variable in this battle that has the potential…

Earnest Nnamdi Financial Literacy In Africa
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Ernest Nnamdi On How Blockchain Can Help Leapfrog Financial Literacy In Africa

Africa is now the world’s second fastest-growing region after Asia, with annual GDP growth rates over 5% over the last decade. Despite this growth, this good economic growth in the continent had not translated into shared prosperity and better livelihoods for the majority. Growth has to be inclusive to be socially and politically sustainable. One…

ChatGPT

4 Ways to Boost Productivity with ChatGPT

ChatGPT is currently sweeping the business world. This AI-powered language paradigm has given rise to a plethora of connected technologies, many of which promise increased business productivity and efficiency. Even if ChatGPT and AI are still in their early stages of development, there is still enough to discover and learn. But businesses are now beginning…

Tola Ore-Aruwaji_ tech Startup
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Why African tech Startups Need Stellar API Documentation and how to do it – Tola Ore-Aruwaji

The African startup ecosystem is experiencing unprecedented growth, with innovations spanning across education, finance, agriculture, technology, and B2B sectors. In 2023, despite global economic challenges, African startups raised $2.4 billion in funding, demonstrating the continent’s resilience and potential. As these startups scale and seek to make a global impact, one critical factor often overlooked is…

Global Startup Awards

56 regional champions will compete for the African title of the Global Startup Awards

Following their selection as regional winners of the Global Startup Awards competition in the East, North, South, and West African regions, fifty-six African businesses, investors, and other ecosystem stakeholders will now compete in a continental final. The GIIG Africa support exclusively uses GSA Africa, the largest independent startup ecosystem competition on the continent, to identify,…

Digital Mindset

Embracing the Digital Mindset: A Necessity for Modern Business

The digital revolution is here, changing how businesses operate, serve their customers, and get results. The digital pressure has never been greater in human history like now. Why? To thrive in today’s digital world, you must go digital, and more importantly have a digital mindset. This age of digital transformation requires new ways of approaching your business if…

Accelerate with Djembe

10 scale-ups have been chosen for the first cohort of “Accelerate with Djembe.”

Selected to participate in the first-ever “Accelerate with Djembe” initiative, which will assist businesses obtain capital by improving their communication skills, are ten scale-ups from Africa and the Middle East. Djembe Consultants is a communications consultant that operates in Africa and the Middle East. Its goal is to become the preferred communications partner in the…

Digital and Green Innovations

Request for Proposals: African Initiatives for Digital and Green Innovations

With a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation, Enabel has initiated the Digital and Green Innovation Joint Action, which aims to operationalize the advancement of the twin transition to a green and digital economy. It will support circular and robust local economies while fostering digital solutions that address environmental issues like biodiversity loss and climate…

VDL International

VDL International Conference Highlights Fostering Ethical Values in the Society

Stakeholders at the Values for Daily Living International [VDLI] inaugural annual conference have recommitted to continuing efforts in promoting ethical values and moral principles, inspiring positive change in individuals and communities worldwide. The VDLI inaugural annual conference convened by Sandra Ani, was a resounding success, bringing together students, parents, scholars, educators, and community members to…

Facebook hosts creators workshop

Facebook hosts creators workshop in Lagos

On Thursday, July 18, 2024, Facebook hosted its first-ever creator workshop in Lagos, Nigeria. The event brought together over 20 Facebook creators to reinforce the app’s commitment to the region’s creative community. The workshop equipped creators with the knowledge and resources needed to earn from the engaging content they share – whether it’s a Reel…

AfDB

AfDB to Increase Funding to $2 Billion for Women-Owned Small Businesses

Through its Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced plans to boost its finance support for women-owned small companies from $1.7 billion to $2 billion. At a workshop on bankable business ideas for young people and women in agriculture held in Abuja on Monday, Marie Akin-Olugbade,…

PowerUP Entrepreneurship Program

Call for Applications: Young Nigerians Can Apply for PowerUP Entrepreneurship Program 4.0

Young Nigerians are empowered by the PowerUP Entrepreneurship Program, which gives them the resources and encouragement they need to succeed as business owners. The NerdzFactory Foundation is in charge of carrying out Access Corporation’s PowerUp Entrepreneurship program. The program’s objective is to provide young Nigerians with the entrepreneurial skills they need to establish and expand…

Sophos
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Teresa Anania Joins Sophos as Chief Customer Officer

Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced that Teresa Anania has joined the company as Chief Customer Officer (CCO). Anania will play a key role in accelerating Sophos’ customer and partner success initiatives to maximize value of Sophos’ portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and services, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services…

Scaleup with STEP

Scaleup with STEP: How STEP is Set to Empower Startups and Talent in Africa

Africa is rapidly becoming a hotbed for innovation, entrepreneurship, and technological advancements. Yet, for many startups and talented individuals, the journey from concept to market traction and revenue is often fraught with challenges. Enter the Startup and Talent Enhancement Program (STEP), a pioneering initiative by IDEA Africa, with support from the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub. STEP…

Post-Harvest Loss Innovation Prize

$50,000 Post-Harvest Loss Innovation Prize Call for Applications (For, Kenya, Nigeria and India Smallholder Farmers)

We are looking for ground-breaking ways to help smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia minimize post-harvest loss. The Challenge Approximately one-third of all food produced worldwide is lost or discarded before it is consumed. This results in large financial losses and needless greenhouse gas emissions throughout the agricultural value chain. The 500 million…

Sophos
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Sophos Named Customers’ Choice for Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP) and Network Firewall in Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer Reports

Sophos Achieved a 4.8/5.0 Rating for Both Categories and Rated as a Customers’ Choice for all Available Segments Within the Reports  Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced it has been named Customers’ Choice in the Gartner® Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer for Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP) and Network Firewalls…

LG video campaign

Family and Home at the Heart of LG’s Latest Campaign “Life’s Good When You Get More Care”

New LG video campaign to shine a light on everyday interactions in the home and help customers share their care amongst family LG Electronics (LG) has announced its new campaign of short videos under the “Life’s Good” brand slogan, titled Get More Care, following the success of previous themes “Get More Love” and “Get More…

Whatsapp Favourite

With the most recent update, WhatsApp now allows users to save contacts as favorites in chats and calls for quick access.

The company said on Tuesday that WhatsApp is rolling out a new version that lets users mark certain contacts as favorites. With WhatsApp Chats and Calls, it allows users to keep the contacts they use most frequently at the top of the screen. It will also be accessible on the instant messaging service as a…

Magic Lab Academy

How the Magic Lab Academy in Nigeria is bridging the animation skills gap in Africa

With online and in-person training programs, Nigerian ed-tech startup Magic Lab Academy hopes to address the lack of qualified people in the animation sector. Co-founders Ferdy Adimefe, Chekwube Okonkwo, and Duru Azubuike came up with the idea for Magic Lab in 2023. After launching their profitable animation business, they used the platform to train animators…

OpenAI

4 ways OpenAI’s newest AI model, GPT-4o, can increase your productivity at work

Chatbots save workers time and help them grow in areas where they struggle, such as writing or coding. According to a recent study of 1,666 computer-using US employees conducted by ResumeTemplates.com, four out of every ten workers who use ChatGPT said it helped them secure a raise, and 30% said it helped them get a…

L-R: Dr. Cornelius Adewale; Dr. Wale Alonge; Elegboro of ijebu-jesa Oba Moses Oluwafemi Agunsoye; Prof David Olowokere; Prince Abimbola Olashore presenting a special award to Sir Demola Aladekomo(the keynote speaker); Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi; Lateef Bakare; Chief (Mrs) Dupe Ajayi-Gbadebo; Owaloko of Iloko Ijesa Oba Olusayo Ogungbangbe, Honorable Shola Ogungbile, the Osun State Commissioner for Finance, and Dr. Babatunde Ojo, at Ijesha Digital Hub graduation ceremony held on July 8, 2024.

Ijesha Digital Hub Celebrates Job Placements for 17 Graduates from Inaugural Training Program

The Ijesha Digital Hub has announced that 17 graduates from its first cohort are to receive job offers following their successful completion of the training program. This significant milestone was announced to the ecstatic graduates and the huge crowd that had gathered to witness the historic event by the Keynote speaker and member of the…

L-R: Mr. Hyoung Sub Ji, Managing Director, LG Electronics West Africa, Hassan Fouani, Head of Marketing, Fouani, and Limitless Supreme 6, 1st prize winners in the Dance category of the LG K-Pop 2024 grand finale held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday

LG Electronics Wraps Up the Epic K-POP Grand Finale

Millions of Naira won, dreams fulfilled, and a spectacular end to a stellar competition. The LG K-POP Grand Finale concluded with a flourish, igniting the stage with electrifying performances, jaw-dropping special effects, and the immense talent of the winners. The highly anticipated event, brought to you by LG Electronics, saw some of the biggest names…

WhatsApp

In the near future, messaging foreigners on WhatsApp may become much simpler.

With billions of users worldwide, WhatsApp is one of the most widely used messaging programs. Due to its default messenger status in many regions of the world, users from many nations frequently utilize it for communication. For its Android client, WhatsApp is working on an in-app translation tool that will help with language barriers and…