Sun King, a prominent solar energy solutions provider in Africa and Asia, continues its impressive growth trajectory with another significant development. Following its recent acquisition of PayGo Energy, Sun King is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Citi to spearhead an unprecedented bank-led securitisation deal denominated entirely in Kenyan…
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Smart Megwai
Smart is a technology journalist covering innovation, digital culture, and the business of emerging tech. His reporting for Innovation Village explores how technology shapes everyday life in Africa and beyond.
MultiChoice Group, the South African media company known for its popular services like DStv and GOtv, is venturing into the fintech market with the launch of a new joint venture called Moment (pdf). This strategic move aims to diversify MultiChoice’s business portfolio and tap into the growing demand for digital…
Twitter took action on Monday by removing the verification tag, commonly known as the blue tick, from the Twitter account of Nigeria’s former Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. According to a report by PUNCH, the special verification tag was originally intended for government officials. Interestingly, the report mentioned that Twitter did…
According to recent reports, WhatsApp is introducing a new feature called “Status Archive” for businesses on its platform. This feature allows businesses to share their previous status updates with customers, serving as a valuable tool. Currently, the feature is being rolled out to beta testers of WhatsApp Business for Android,…
In a surprising move, TikTok, the popular short-video social platform, has announced the testing phase of its AI chatbot named Tako. The company took to Twitter today to break the news, revealing that they are exploring chatbot tools with a limited test of Tako with select users in the Philippines.…
Eleven Nigerian startups have successfully made it to the finals of the AWS FinTech Africa Accelerator cohort, out of a total of twenty-five fintech startups selected by Amazon Web Services (AWS). This marks a significant achievement for the Nigerian tech ecosystem, as these startups secure a coveted spot in the…
WhatsApp, the popular messaging app owned by Meta, is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to identify contacts using usernames instead of just phone numbers. The news was revealed by WABetaInfo, a reliable source for WhatsApp updates, stating that the feature is currently under development and…
OpenAI, the company that developed the popular ChatGPT, announced today the expansion of its app’s availability to users in 11 additional countries. Among the chosen nations, Nigeria stands out as the first African country to have access to the ChatGPT app. This move marks a milestone for both OpenAI and…
Meta has initiated its third round of layoffs, marking another significant step in the company’s cost-cutting strategy. Following a previous round of job cuts in April that primarily impacted technical roles, this latest wave targets employees within Meta’s business groups. With approximately 10,000 positions set to be eliminated between April…
Waymo and Uber, two rivals in the autonomous vehicle space, have announced a new partnership aimed atexpanding their self-driving car services and generating more business. The collaboration between these industry giants marks a significant step forward in their efforts to make autonomous vehicles a mainstream mode of transportation. Waymo, known…
Adobe, which recently integrated its Adobe Firefly and Adobe Express tools with Google’s Bard conversational AI service, has announced the introduction of Generative Fill, a new generative AI tool in Photoshop that enables users to easily extend images and add or remove objects using text prompts. This feature, powered by Adobe’s…
Netflix has introduced new filters for its “My List” feature on iOS and Android devices. “My List” allows users to create a personalised section to save movies and TV shows they intend to watch. The addition of these filters will assist users in sorting through the bookmarked titles they still…
LinkedIn has unveiled new tools designed to help job seekers feel secure and assured. The professional networking platform, well-known for connecting professionals with employment opportunities, announced the addition of verification options last month, allowing users to verify their identity, work email addresses, and workplace information on their LinkedIn profiles. Now,…
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has recently publicised its novel project ‘Innovation to Market’ (I2M) project, a dedicated initiative to nurture innovators and researchers. With the financial backing of UKAID’s Research and Innovation System for Africa (RISA), the I2M is committed to facilitating the process of converting ground-breaking research and…
Virdi Nigeria, the West African subsidiary of global security software leader Union Community, has unveiled ambitious plans to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into its suite of products, which includes biometric, face recognition, access control, and time and attendance management devices. This information was revealed by Mr. Manzoor Fatmi, the Regional…
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has greenlighted a N5.3 billion initiative to digitally transform the country’s civil registration process. The Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System (eCRVS), a platform designed to maintain electronic records of births and deaths, will replace the outdated, inefficient manual system. Funding for this initiative…
Instagram is introducing a new feature that allows users to respond with a GIF in comments on posts and Reels, as it seeks to add more fun and interactive elements to its platform. A report by Social Media Today notes the announcement was made during a conversation between Mark Zuckerberg…
TikTok has made a significant change to its aesthetic by launching a new custom font, it named TikTok Sans. The move is designed to reflect the diverse community of creators on the platform and to enhance creative self-expression. “We’re delighted to introduce TikTok Sans, our new bespoke typeface,” the ByteDance-owned…
Uber is bridging the digital gap with a feature that allows users to request a ride just as they would hail a traditional taxi – by making a phone call. The ride-hailing giant is offering a new way for customers to request a ride, especially those who “aren’t as familiar…
Samsung, a long-time critic of OLED, is reportedly signing a deal to buy OLED panels from its South Korean rival, LG. While neither company has confirmed the reports, Reuters suggest that LG Display will be supplying Samsung with traditional white OLED panels, a significant departure from Samsung’s use of QD-OLED…