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In a monumental leap for cancer treatment, doctors have initiated trials for the world’s first mRNA lung cancer vaccine, sparking hope for thousands of patients worldwide. Experts are calling this development “groundbreaking,” with the potential to revolutionize how we fight lung cancer, which claims about 1.8 million lives each year,…

In a surprising turn of events, Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has been apprehended by French authorities at Le Bourget Airport, located just north of Paris. The arrest, which took place shortly after Durov’s private jet touched down, has sparked widespread speculation and concern, particularly given the app’s contentious…

Walking the sidewalks should never be dangerous. Yet, every year, thousands of pedestrians worldwide lose their lives in traffic accidents. According to the WHO, 274,000 pedestrians have been killed worldwide in the last decade, accounting for 23% of global traffic crashes. It shows that pedestrian safety isn’t universal. While some…

Andela Inc., one of the world’s leading private marketplaces for technical talent, has made a significant leadership change, appointing Carrol Chang as its new Chief Executive Officer. Effective September 17, 2024, Chang will also join Andela’s Board of Directors. She succeeds Jeremy Johnson, co-founder of Andela, who will remain an…

Financial services industries are transforming, and heavily impacted by cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping how businesses operate and how customers interact with platforms of service providers. From AI to blockchain, these innovations are offering efficiency, security, and accessibility in the financial services industry. Every entrepreneur needs to have an understanding…

Finally the football G.O.A.T, Cristiano Ronaldo, is now on YouTube and he has done it in style. The 39-year-old Portuguese International and five-times Ballon D’Or winner launched his latest hustle on Wednesday to connect to his massive fanbase. With over 900 million followers across various platforms (112.5 million on X platform, 170…

OpenAI is rolling out a new feature allowing corporate customers to tailor its most powerful AI model, GPT-4o, using their own company data. This customization capability, known as fine-tuning, represents a strategic move as competition intensifies in the AI sector and businesses face increasing pressure to demonstrate the value of…

Microsoft Teams has consistently reshaped how we collaborate in both professional and personal settings. Previously, users on Windows 11 had to manage two separate Teams apps—one for work or education and another for personal use. However, a significant update has now been rolled out: the unified Teams app is available…

d.light, the global provider of transformational household products and affordable finance for low-income households, has launched its new customer loyalty program – the first of its kind in the off-grid solar space. d.light officially launched the loyalty scheme, called “d.light Points Program”, in Kenya on 7 August, with plans to…

In a landmark initiative aimed at transforming healthcare delivery across Nigeria, NSIA Advanced Medical Services Limited (MedServe) has launched the first phase of an ambitious healthcare expansion program. The initiative will see the establishment of 23 diagnostic centres, three additional oncology centres, and seven catheterization laboratories across the country’s six…

The market for cocoa and chocolate is one of the biggest food sectors in the world, and it shows no sign of becoming less relevant in the near future. In 2023, the market was valued at approximately $16 billion and is expected to grow by 7% per year to achieve…

GTBank, a Nigerian commercial bank, has issued a statement refuting claims that hackers had “seized the Bank’s website, cloned it and intercepted customer data.” The bank however confirmed that there was an isolated incident of an attempt to compromise our website domain. The hacking attempt took place just a day…

Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, has taken a significant step forward with the official launch of Grok-2 and Grok-2 Mini, the latest AI models now available in beta exclusively to X Premium and Premium+ users. These models, successors to the previous Grok-1.5, are designed to elevate chat, coding, and reasoning…

Apple is set to introduce a new feature for developers with the release of iOS 18.1, allowing them to integrate NFC (Near Field Communication) contactless transactions directly within their own apps. This innovation enables developers to offer a range of services—from in-store payments and car keys to hotel access and…

Gaea Foods Limited, a leading potato-processing company based in Nairobi, Kenya, has secured a new undisclosed investment from Pepea, an impact investment fund established by Oxfam Novib and managed by Goodwell Investments. This strategic investment is aimed at providing Gaea Foods with the necessary working capital to meet increasing demand…

As part of its array of products and services launched at the Made by Google 2024 event held on Tuesday, Google launched Gemini Live, “a mobile conversational experience that lets you have free-flowing conversations with Gemini”. It was first announced at Google’s I/O 2024 developer conference held some months ago.…

In a strategic move to position Nigeria as a leader in global digital trade and innovation, the Federal Government has launched an ambitious initiative to establish Digital Free Zones across the country. Spearheaded by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, this initiative aims to attract and support technology, finance, and service-oriented…

InnovationHub Africa, the organisers of the prestigious Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) have announced the top agenda for the event. Now in its 9th year, the Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) is an annual event that brings together stakeholders from different sectors of the economy to discuss ground-breaking ideas, trends, opportunities, and numerous verticals to…

In a significant development within the global telecommunications industry, Bharti Enterprises, the Indian conglomerate known for its flagship brand Airtel, is set to acquire a 24.5% stake in BT Group, the U.K.’s former incumbent telecoms carrier. This move comes at a time when telecom companies are seeking stronger positions in…

Conduit, a fintech company focused on simplifying cross-border B2B payments, is setting its sights on Africa following a successful $6 million seed extension round led by Helios Digital Ventures, the venture capital arm of Helios Investment Partners. After launching its platform in Latin America in August 2023, Conduit enables businesses…