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Whether you run a small or big company, proper communication is essential to your success. Your business is more likely to suffer if there are poor interactions between employees, clients and each other. That’s why creating proper communication models is an essential skill every business owner should master. There are…

In addition to the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, Apple also unveiled the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone Pro Max, making a total of four smartphones launched today. Powered by A16 Bionic, the fastest chip ever in a smartphone, iPhone 14 Pro introduces a new class of pro camera…

Apple unveiled its latest in the iPhone series – the iPhone 14 series in a press event today. The iPhone 14 series consists of the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 smartphone and 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro. The phones feature a durable Ceramic Shield front cover and a Glass back and aluminium design.…

NowNow Digital Systems, a Nigerian fintech startup founded by CEO Sahir Berry and co-founder Mahesh Nair, announced that it has secured $13 million in a seed funding round to scale and expand its service offerings across Africa. Founded in 2018, NowNow is a leading African B2B and B2C FinTech company whose mission is…

Google has released the list of recipients of the 2022 Google for Startups Black Founders Fund in Africa. Out of the 60 startups selected as beneficiaries, 23 of them are from Nigeria. Other countries represented include: KenyaRwandaSouth AfricaUgandaGhanaCameroonEthiopiaBotswanaSenegal The Google for Startups Black Founders Fund in Africa is one of…

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) is in talks with Binance and Talent City to create the first Virtual Free Zone in West Africa. According to Prof Adesoji Adesugba, NEPZA’s Managing Director, the partnership when agreed would be similar to the Dubai Virtual Free Zone. last year, Binance signed an…

Mr. Elon Musk is an entrepreneur and business magnate who has made a name for himself in the technology and automotive industries. He is the founder, CEO, and CTO of SpaceX, co-founder of Tesla Motors, and chairman of SolarCity. In addition to his many business ventures, he is also known…

eCommerce giant Jumia and Zipline have jointly announced a collaboration to deploy automated on-demand delivery in Africa. They also announced that a pilot program and testing were launched a few months ago in Ghana to commence the deployment. This collaboration will integrate Zipline’s automated on-delivery system with Jumia’s existing distribution…

Foremost fintech unicorn, Flutterwave, announced that it has secured a switching and processing license by the Central Bank in Nigeria. A switching and processing license allows a company facilitate transactions between financial service providers, merchants, customers and other stakeholders. According to the company in a blog post, “Previously, we operated…

Twitter is finally testing the “edit tweet” feature after many calls for this feature. This is most requested feature to date on the platform. We reported last month that Twitter was a step closer to adding the “long-awaited” edit button. Edit Tweet is a feature that lets people make changes…

Facebook announced that it is shutting down Facebook Gaming app just two years after it was launched. The Facebook Gaming app is a focused, gaming-only experience where you can watch your favourite streamers, play instant games and take part in gaming groups. This was supposed to be Facebook’s answer to…

Flutterwave, a Pan-African fintech Unicorn, announced that it is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq stock exchange despite mounting allegations of financial impropriety. We reported yesterday that a Kenyan High court recently gave the order to freeze another Sh400.6 million ($3.3 million) in banks, M-Pesa linked…

Innovation is changing the world around us in many ways. Traditional manual processes have been replaced by efficient and intelligent machines, while phone operations have been replaced by digital means of communication. So, how is the higher education sector keeping up with this rapidly evolving digital world? To remain competitive,…

Risevest CEO, Eke Urum, has agreed to step aside to allow for a 6-week investigation into abuse of power and sexual impropriety allegations brought against him. Founded in 2019 by CEO Eke Urum, CTO Bosun Olanrewaju and Head of Product Tony Odiba, Risevest provides customers access to dollar-denominated investments in…

A Kenyan High court has reportedly given the order to freeze another Sh400.6 million ($3.3 million) in banks, M-Pesa linked to Flutterwave. This was done upon the application by the Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) to block the transfer or withdrawal, pending the filing of a petition to have the money…

Pezesha, a Pan-African fintech startup, announced that it has raised $11 million in a pre-series A round led by Women’s World Banking Capital Partners II (WWBCP II). The funding round was a mix of $6 million equity and $5 million debt which will assist in the growth of the company’s…

Snapchat has rolled out a new feature – Snapchat Dual Camera – which allows users capture photos and videos using the front and rear cameras on their phones simultaneously. This feature is similar to that made popular by BeReal app, founded by former GoPro employee Alexis Barreyat along with Kévin Perreau, and launched in…

Moneymie, a digital banking platform for immigrants, has shut down its retail service. In a notice on its website, it stated that it will be pausing its services for retail customers from the 9th of August, 2022. Founded in 2019 by some founders including Opeyemi Awoyemi, Moneymie was created as…

Thanks to the rapid growth of online gaming, an increasingly large number of people are making their living by broadcasting live gameplay on YouTube and Twitch. However, as with any emerging career field, there is also an abundance of individuals who try to get in on the action but ultimately…

IT downtime can have detrimental impacts on the success of your business and makes it very difficult to effectively grow your business. It causes financial loss, workflow disruptions, and reduced employee engagement. There are a number of reasons why IT downtime can occur. Cyber-attacks, data breaches, and hardware failure are…