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Meta is reintroducing facial recognition technology into its platforms, over three years after discontinuing Facebook’s…
X is revising its privacy policy to include provisions that permit the sharing of user…
The upcoming release of Apple’s iOS 18.1 is set for next week, as reported by…
Intelsat, a prominent provider of satellite communication services, has reported a significant service disruption on…
IHS Towers, the largest provider of telecommunications towers in Africa, has successfully obtained a substantial…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially declared Egypt malaria-free, marking a significant victory in…
Yango, owned by Russian tech giant Yandex, has been suspended in Togo just months after…
The Nigerian government has partnered with Ericsson, a global leader in 5G technology, to explore…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is spearheading Nigeria’s foray into the world of…
OmniRetail, a Nigerian B2B eCommerce startup making waves in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector,…
IZI, the innovative Africa-focused e-mobility provider, is advancing its mission to electrify Rwanda’s public transport…
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc is embarking on an ambitious plan to invest up to…
Thanks to the advent of technology, digital platforms and e-commerce marketplaces have become transformative tools…
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform various industries, an overwhelming number of tools and…
BUSINESS
IHS Towers, the largest provider of telecommunications towers in Africa, has successfully obtained a substantial loan amounting to $439 million. This financial infusion is aimed at mitigating currency-related risks and bolstering the company’s operations that span various regions. A significant portion of this loan, nearly half, is denominated in South…
Worldcoin, the startup co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is undergoing a significant rebranding by shedding the “coin” from its name. The company is pivoting its focus away from cryptocurrency and towards the enhancement of its identity verification technology. In line with this shift, the startup has also revealed an…
Stripe, a prominent payments company, has completed the acquisition of the stablecoin platform Bridge in a landmark deal valued at $1.1 billion, as reported by TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington. This transaction stands as the most significant acquisition within the cryptocurrency sector to date. Michael Arrington confirmed the completion of the…
Premier Bank, a leading financial institution in Somalia, has partnered with Mastercard and Tappy Technologies to unveil Tap2Pay, a groundbreaking payment solution designed to enhance the payment experience for consumers in Somalia. This innovative service leverages near-field communication (NFC) technology to embed payment capabilities into everyday accessories like eyeglasses, rings,…
Startup
OmniRetail, a Nigerian B2B eCommerce startup making waves in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector,…
Worldcoin, the startup co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is undergoing a significant rebranding by…
PaidHR, an innovative Nigerian startup specializing in HR management solutions, is currently engaged in negotiations…
Since the start of 2024, only one startup from Zimbabwe, named Jamboo, has managed to…
Aya Data, an emerging AI consultancy firm based in Ghana, has successfully secured a seed…
Nigerian entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are being called upon to submit their…
people
Mira Murati, who previously held the position of Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, made headlines…
In a detailed LinkedIn statement dated Thursday, October 17, 2024, Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong, the co-founder…
JPMorgan Chase & Co. recognized as the world’s largest bank, has announced the appointment of…
Egyptian B2B e-commerce platform MaxAB has recently made a significant announcement regarding its leadership team.…
M-KOPA Holding, an innovative Kenyan startup known for providing financing solutions for smartphones and solar…
Charles Russon has been granted regulatory approval to assume the role of interim CEO of…
Cryptocurrency
Worldcoin, the startup co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is undergoing a significant rebranding by…
Stripe, a prominent payments company, has completed the acquisition of the stablecoin platform Bridge in…
The Nigerian Federal Government has successfully retrieved a total of ₦160 million from two domestic…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to implement a new real-time tax system designed…
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has declared that it will be incorporating crypto assets…
Luno, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has significantly broadened its payment support within South Africa by…