China is interested in partenering with Nigeria on digital economy
The ??current leadership of Nigeria’s Digital Economy sector has continued to attract global attention as foreign investors seek partnerships with…
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Governments Must Check if Company Really Does Scrap Face Recognition says Facebook Whistleblower
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen welcomed Facebook’s announcement that it would scrap facial recognition, but urged close government oversight of the…
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To enhance learning for students,Lagos introduces Edutainment
The Lagos State Government has introduced Edutainment – the process of entertaining the pupils while also teaching them at the same time…
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Search Queries from Google shows high rise in Halloween by Nigerians
Google trends have shown a surprising increased interest in Halloween by Nigerians. Google Search queries in the week leading up to 31…
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Google’s startup accelerator opens up for African innovators to join the 7th Installation
Applications for Google’s three-month virtual accelerator programme are now open to startups located in Algeria, Botswana, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt,…
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Former Uber Boss Joins Aura, a South African Smart Personal Security Firm
AURA, one of South Africa’s leading security and medical response marketplaces, has appointed David Myers as its COO. Previously a…
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Twitter expands API that will posting and deleting tweets
Twitter has been steadily updating its rebuilt API following its mid-2020 relaunch. Most recently, the company added support for Twitter Spaces to its…
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Agro Innovation Incubator funded by AFDC has opened in Nairobi
An innovation incubation centre funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) has been launched at the Pan African University Institute…
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Satya Nadella,Microsoft CEO reveals plan to launch it’s own Metaverse,Shows How It Will Work
After Facebook changed its name to Meta to reflect its engagement with the metaverse, Microsoft too is gearing up to…
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Microsoft relaunches messaging platform Google Wave
Microsoft is bringing back Google Wave, the doomed real-time messaging and collaboration platform Google launched in 2009 and prematurely shuttered in 2010. Maybe…
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Female Digital healthcare startups in the MENA region to benefit from Femtech Accelerator by Organon and Flat6Labs
The Femtech Accelerator Program, launched by Organon and Flat6Labs, aims to help female-founded digital health start-ups in the Middle East…
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Nigerian’s ranking in online fraud makes ISSAN raise serious concern
The Information Security Society of Africa-Nigeria (ISSAN) has expressed worry about Nigeria’s leading role in online fraud in Africa. ISSAN,…
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Airtel Africa partners with UNICEF Bring Digital Education to Children in 13 African Countries
Airtel Africa and UNICEF have announced a new five-year pan-African partnership to help accelerate the roll-out of digital learning through…
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An Indian Asian Google billionaire has launch a budget smartphone
Online giant Google and Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani opened advance orders in India on Monday for an entry-level smartphone…
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500 students in Lagos benefits from STEM workshops support by U.S. Consulate
From October 12 to 28, more than 500 high school students from underserved communities of Agege, Alimosho and Ifako-Ijaiye in Lagos Education…
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eNaira, Nigeria’s Official Digital Currency and everything you need to know
eNaira is more or less like a digital version of the physical Naira. It is a Central Bank Digital Currency…
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Online platforms have a responsibility to protect children from harm
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen’s message about Instagram’s impact on teenage girls was unequivocal: Facebook’s studies found that 13% of British teens said…
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FG extends NIN-SIM verification deadline for the 7th time, 66m numbers issued
The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for National Identity Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) data verification to “the end…
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Can Gaming Transform the Way We Learn?
Generation Z is rapidly stepping onto the world stage. They are graduating from high school, entering the workforce, and studying…
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Microsoft Edges Past Apple to Become World’s Most Valuable Company
Apple lost its crown as the world’s most valuable public company to Microsoft on Friday, as the iPhone maker’s shares…
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Meta – Where Did Facebook Get Its New Name From?
During Facebook’s Connect 2021 conference, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company would be renamed from “Facebook” to “Meta,” and…
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Facebook Goes Meta: Twitter, CEO Jack Dorsey, Others Take Jibes at Rebranding
Facebook on Thursday announced it was changing the parent company’s name to “Meta.” Following the move, many people saw the…
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40 inclusive African businesses chosen for annual SIBC accelerator
Forty inclusive businesses from across Africa have been selected for the Social and Inclusive Business Camp (SIBC), a yearly acceleration…
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47m Nigerians risk losing their lines as FG insists on Oct 31 NIN-SIM linkage deadline
About 20 million Nigerians are at risk of losing their telecommunication lines as the Federal Government’s October 31st deadline for…
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Elon Musk is now nearly $100 billion richer than Jeff Bezos, and his net worth is on the cusp of hitting $300 billion
Elon Musk may soon become the first person with a net worth of $300 billion. The Tesla CEO and world’s…
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Facebook, Comic Republic unveil online book to tackle fake news
Social Media platform, Facebook and Comic Republic have announced the launch of #NoFalseNewsZone online comic book, an educational comic series…
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Complaints mount as eNaira app tops 100,000 downloads
Less than 48 hours after its official launch by President Muhammadu Buhari, the individual wallet for eNaira has recorded more…
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“Severe” Internet Shutdown in Sudan as the Military Violently Seize Power
Local media in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum are reporting that internet services across the region have been interrupted, with…
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Top 10 Wealthiest African Countries According GDP in 2021
Spanning 54 countries, Africa is a powerhouse in the world of natural resources and innovation. Resources like diamonds, sugar, gold,…
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Mastercard Appoints New Country Manager for South Africa
Mastercard has appointed Gabriel Swanepoel as the new Country Manager for Mastercard in South Africa. This serves as a promotion…
