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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…

Long gone are the days of trading seen as a preserve for finance degree holders with years of experience on Wall Street. Digitization democratized information access and trading knowledge. Today, you can learn trading independent of your education background and where you come from, so long as you have access…

In the vast crypto ocean, Ripple and XRP – its native token- have made a name for themselves. Ripple is an open-source, decentralized platform known for its cost efficiency and speed, but if there’s one thing that truly sets it apart from other projects in the blockchain space, that’s its…

OpenAI announced on Thursday the introduction of SearchGPT, an innovative AI-powered search engine with real-time access to information from the internet. This move positions the Microsoft-backed startup directly against established players like Google, the dominant search engine, as well as newer AI-driven services like Perplexity. SearchGPT Features and Functionality SearchGPT…

In a significant development, Apple has launched a public beta of Apple Maps on the web, making it accessible directly from your browser. This launch puts Apple Maps in direct competition with Google Maps, which has been available on the web since 2005. Currently available in English, the web version…

Rashid Haddadin of GamerG emerged as the winner of 2024 CEMEA Visa Everything Initiative (VEI) final that was livestreamed today at 9.30a.m GMT. The Jordan-based startup beat four other fintech regional finalists from Central Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) including Bahrain-based CnpSecure, Qatar-based Tess Payments, South Africa-headquartered Nomanini…

The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has announced Sycamore as the winner of the second edition of the NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI 2.0). This announcement came after an intensive assessment of pitches from ten innovators by an expert panel of judges, who evaluated based on market potential, team composition,…