There may soon be healthcare robots that are capable of holding a conversation with more than one person at a time.
Urgent need to re-up cybersecurity efforts as digital payments gain popularity
A recent report says the earnings of Nigeria’s Deposit Money Banks from digital payment platforms grew by 64% to reach N212.66 billion in 2019.
More females could be what the Nigerian tech space has been lacking – MasterCard’s Girls4Tech Programme
The underrepresentation of women in the Nigerian tech space is conspicuous and many would argue that the reason for this is a bit biased. MasterCard, in celebration of International Women’s Day, has launched the rollout of its 2020 Girls4Tech programme in Nigeria which engaged 60 girls between the ages of 9 and 12 but also extends to […]
Chinese TikTok announces $250 million pledge to aid combat coronavirus
One of the fast-growing video-apps, TikTok has pledged the sum of $250 million to support communities in the fight against coronavirus.
Facebook to expand Coronavirus Information Centre to Nigeria, 16 other African countries
Nigeria and 16 other African countries will now have Facebook’s Coronavirus Information Centres, as the tech giant further expands its media tentacles into Sub-Saharan Africa. The centre is part of Facebook’s contributions to the ongoing efforts against Coronavirus. The Coronavirus Information Centre, in collaboration with trusted health authorities, provides news, critical information and resources, as well […]
Age of Start-ups: Familiar path of companies that failed test of time in Nigerian market
Africa, specifically Nigeria has become a center of attraction for both investors and new businesses, irrespective of the failures by several Startups in the country
Rocket Internet sells stake in Jumia, as eCommerce firm struggles with post-IPO scandal
German-based technology company, Rocket Internet, has sold off its stakes in Jumia, as the African eCommerce firm’s shares continue to decline on the New York Stock Exchange.
COVID-19: Nigeria, others to collaborate with Tech giants to curb misinformation
The African continent is now experiencing a sharp rise in the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease that was predominant in Asia and Europe.
Facebook to invest $100 million in media houses as coronavirus crashes their revenue
Facebook has said it would support media houses with $100 million investment as the pains of Coronavirus pandemic bite harder.
Crypto-revolution in Africa
In Africa, where the payments revolution has seen a huge amount of the world’s mobile money pass through Africa-based and led payments platforms, a race to capture the African crypto market has accompanied wider increased investment interest in cryptocurrencies.