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In a significant milestone, Neuralink has received the green light from an independent institutional review board and its first hospital site to kickstart recruitment for its groundbreaking first-in-human clinical trial. This pivotal trial, known as the PRIME Study (Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface), marks a revolutionary endeavor in the realm…

Google’s Bard has rolled out its most advanced model yet, packed with intuitive, imaginative, and responsive capabilities, all thanks to user feedback. This update aims to elevate collaboration, support multi-language conversations, provide coding assistance, and facilitate diverse learning experiences. With Bard’s latest features, users can access real-time information from various…

ANKA, an Ivorian SaaS e-commerce platform for African businesses formerly known as Afrikrea, announced that it has raised $5 million in a pre-Series A extension round led by International Finance Corporation (IFC). Other participants in the funding round include development finance institution Proparco and the French investment bank Bpifrance. This…

Today, Panos Panay the former EVP & Chief Product Officer at Microsoft, announced his departure from the tech giant after nearly 20 years. Panay played a pivotal role in the development of Microsoft’s Surface tablet and took on the position of Chief Product Officer responsible for the Windows business in…

Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong, the former CEO of 54Gene, has resurfaced as the CEO of a new company, Syndicate Bio. He went quiet after he resigned as the CEO of 54Gene about a year ago. According to Ene-Obong in a LinkedIn post, “Today, after a few months in stealth mode, I…

Running a restaurant successfully can be extremely challenging. You must attract customers, serve them appropriately, and leave them with good experiences. You can generate much revenue only after doing all these correctly. One thing that can help here is technology, a restaurant management app, to be specific. A restaurant management…

Technology Investor Prosus and its parent body, Naspers announced that Bob van Dijk is stepping down as CEO and Board member after 10 successful years of leadership with immediate effect. Bob van Dijk has led Naspers since 2014 and Prosus since 2019. Though it is not clear why he is…

Nigerian fintech company, Flutterwave, has unveiled ambitious plans to invest $50 million in Kenya, signaling its strong optimism regarding the issuance of its operating license in the country. The announcement was made by Flutterwave’s Chief Executive and Co-founder, Olugbenga Agboola, during a recent media interview held in Nairobi. Agboola also…

Nigerian cloud infrastructure company, WhoGoHost, has completed the full acquisition of SendChamp, a cloud communications startup specializing in online messaging solutions for African businesses. The acquisition, which encompasses both cash and equity components, represents a strategic move by WhoGoHost to enhance its value proposition to its customer base. Established in…

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has launched a self-service solution that allows Nigerians to easily register for their National Identification Number (NIN) using their smartphones. The platform’s launch coincided with the commemoration of the 5th Identity Day by the Commission and the Ministry of Interior in Abuja. During the…

Walmart has reaffirmed its dedication to the African market by intensifying its online initiatives with South African retailer Massmart. Over a decade ago, Walmart acquired a controlling stake in Massmart with the aim of tapping into Africa’s burgeoning consumer market. However, a series of challenges, including a commodities crash, pandemic-related…

In a recent development, TikTok has incurred a hefty fine of 345 million euros ($370 million) for violating privacy regulations concerning the handling of children’s personal data within the European Union, as announced by the bloc’s primary regulatory authority on Friday. Ireland’s Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) disclosed that the Chinese-owned…

Mecho Autotech, a pioneering automotive technology platform, announced that it has successfully raised $2.4 million in a pre-Series A funding round. Global Brain Corporation, Ventures Platform, and Uncovered Fund participated in this funding round. Last year, the Y Combinator-backed Nigerian vehicle repair and maintenance startup, closed a $2.15 million seed…

Emata – the agricultural finance solution for East African farmers – announced that it has successfully completed a $2.4 million seed fund raise, comprising $800,000 in equity and $1.6 million in on-lending capital. The fund raise was led by African Renaissance Partners – the VC firm investing in entrepreneurs in…

If you’re a business owner or manager, you’ve probably had a moment where you wished for a better way to manage scheduling—be it for appointments, employee shifts, or resource allocation. In this digital era, choosing the right scheduling system can be a game-changer for your operations. But which is the…

Morgan Stanley has unveiled its 2023 global cohort for the Inclusive Ventures Lab, with a notable expansion in the number of companies selected. This year, the Lab has doubled in size compared to previous cohorts, with 23 exceptional startups from North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) securing…

“Calm Down” by Nigerian singer Rema (real name – Divine Ikubor) has become the first song by African artist to join Spotify’s billions club. This means that the hit single featuring Selena Gomez, has racked up over 1 billion streams on Spotify. He is also one of the top 10 most-streamed Afrobeats artists…

Tech giant Apple unveiled the latest in its iPhone series – iPhone 15 and watches – Watch Series 9 and the second generation of Watch Ultra at the “Wonderlust” Apple event held on Tuesday, 12th September.2023 Apple iPhone 15 The iPhone 15 lineup include the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus,…

Uber appears to be considering an expansion beyond its traditional ridesharing and food delivery services. A portion of code discovered by Bloomberg hints at the introduction of a “Chore” option within the app, potentially enabling users to hire individuals for various tasks. This is similar to the service offered by…

Flutterwave has rolled out ‘Swap,’ a novel foreign currency exchange solution that offers Nigerians immediate access to foreign currencies at competitive exchange rates. Whether you need Dollars, Euros, or Pounds, Swap allows you to pay Naira and securely get your foreign exchange The fintech company is utilizing its collaboration with…