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An all-encompassing financial strategy must include life insurance. In the case of your untimely passing, it protects your loved ones and makes sure they will be secure financially long after you are gone. According to Forbes Advisor’s survey, the majority of American adults (at least 75%) hold some form of…

Climate change is a concern that grows in importance every year. So, many people are trying to include more sustainable practices in their everyday lives. Of course, they could transform their buying habits. However, it’s also vital to focus on your transportation options. If you often need to travel by…

Today is Africa Day. Formerly known as African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day, Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity. Google has chosen to celebrate this day with a number of initiatives including the launch of 6 New Pocket Galleries and Africa Day playlist. Launch of 6…

Microsoft announced that it has entered into partnerships with several organisations to extend its Airband initiative across Latin America and Africa to provide internet access to nearly 40 million people. The countries included in this expansion include Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Guatemala, and Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda.…

Fresh from securing $1 million from Orange Ventures in February 2023, Morocco-based B2B e-commerce platform Chari has secured an undisclosed amount from Plug and Play. This is the second round of investment from Plug and Play aftre its initial investment in 2020 Founded in 2020 by Ismael Belkhayat and Sophia…

Office happy hours are a great way to foster team building, boost morale, and provide a social opportunity for employees. Planning and hosting a successful office happy hour requires careful consideration and attention to detail. From selecting a venue to planning activities and setting a budget, there are many factors…

Lawyers frequently find themselves embroiled in complex and controversial legal cases that demand their utmost attention and preparation. However, even the most meticulous of attorneys may sometimes find themselves in a predicament where they forget to bring vital documents to the counsel table. In the past, lawyers would have sent…

Criminal activities across global financial institutions are only growing with each passing day. From forgery and counterfeiting to fraud and money laundering, these crimes stretch across a very broad spectrum. To prevent these crimes from taking place, financial institutions turn to anti-money laundering (AML) compliance practices. AML compliance practices are…

Animated commercials have the power to captivate audiences and leave lasting impressions. These unforgettable ads often blend cutting-edge technology with imaginative storytelling to create mesmerizing visual experiences. In this blog post, we’ll explore the fascinating tech behind the scenes of your favorite animated commercials, revealing the creative magic that brings…

MTN Group, the largest mobile telecommunications company, announced that it is planning to build $320 million inland fibre cable to connect ten countries across Africa over the years 2023, 2024 and 2025 as it forges ahead to expand its service and make it available to more and more people in…

Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has broken the Guinness World record for “longest cooking marathon by an individual”. She achieved this in the early hours of Monday when she surpassed the previous record of Lata Tondon, an Indian chef who set a record of 87 hours 45 minutes in 2019. As…

Mobile telecommunication companies in Nigeria have gotten approval from the regulatory body, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to disconnect Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in the country over over N120 billion USSD debt. In 2022, the mobile telecom operators under the auspices of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON)…

The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has started the implementation of its new vetting rates for all social media ads in Nigeria. According to the new rates, Nigerians can pay as high as N100,000 for the approval of social media adverts if they want their adverts to be vetted…

Twitter CEO, Elon Musk tweeted that he has found a new CEO for the social media messaging platform. According to the billionaire in the tweet, the new CEO is a woman and she would be starting in approximately 6 weeks. He has however not mentioned her name and people are…

MTN is said to be in advanced talks to sell its assets in Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Conakry to Axian Group. According to a Bloomberg report, both companies are currently negotiating the prices of the assets. Theses three countries accounted for 1.6% of MTN’s revenue in 2022 but it seems they have…

Smartphones are becoming essential to modern life, providing access to varied information, recreation, and communication modes. However, sometimes you would want to avoid staying confined to the small screen to watch your favorite content. You might want to display your mobile screen on a larger display for a better experience. …

The field of therapy and psychology is rapidly evolving, and one major shift has been the move toward virtual care. With advancements in technology and the growing demand for more convenient and accessible mental health services, the use of practice management software has become increasingly important in enabling this transition. …

Etisalat Egypt customers can now purchase digital goods and services using their mobile phone number as a payment method. This is made possible by the launch of Direct Carrier Billing with Google through the partnership between Bango, TPAY, and Etisalat Egypt Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) is a payment method that…

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is providing a €64 million ($70 million) loan to Morocco-based Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC) to reduce its water and energy consumption across its operations in 13 countries in North and West Africa. ECCBC operates seven bottling plants and 44 production lines in Africa, producing, commercializing, and distributing…

Twitter’s Chief Twit, Elon Musk, announced that you would be able to do a video or voice chat from your Twitter handle to anyone on the platform. This ushers in the social messaging platform into the voice and chat messaging business like Instagram. He also mentioned that you can now react…