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Lesotho, UNDP Strengthen Partnership on Digital Transformation and AI Development
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Lesotho, UNDP Strengthen Partnership on Digital Transformation and AI Development
Kenya, France Partner on New Science and Engineering Complex at University of Nairobi
Ooredoo, du Partner on Landmark Subsea Cable Project to Boost UAE Digital Connectivity
Guinea Signs Deal for Second Submarine Fibre-Optic Cable to Expand Internet Capacity
Omantel Launches AI Centre of Excellence to Boost Oman’s Digital Innovation Ecosystem

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Nasir El-Rufai unveils $100 million venture capital fund for Nigerian startups

Nasir El-Rufai unveils $100 million venture capital fund for Nigerian startups

The ex-governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, has announced a $100 million venture capital fund, specifically aimed at nurturing startups in Nigeria, with a focus…

By: IBK

Spotify has rolled out a new weekly “listening stats” feature that works like a mini Wrapped, giving users insights into their top songs, artists, and playlists every week. Available to both free and premium users globally.

Spotify to cut 1500 jobs, 17% of employees, with CEO Daniel Ek citing redundancy

Spotify, the music streaming service, is undergoing a significant restructuring as it has announced a 17% reduction in its workforce for the third time this…

By: IBK

Tailoring apps to suit individual needs can assist in skill development, communication enhancement, routine support, and providing engaging activities, making them valuable tools for supporting the learning and development of autistic children.

Autism: Here are the top 6 Android apps catering to autistic children

For children suffering from autism, specialized tools and apps can play a vital role in supporting their learning and development…

By: IBK

The popular virtual book publishing company, OkadaBooks, has announced that it is shutting down its bookshelves on November 30.

OkadaBooks to shutdown on November 30

The popular virtual book publishing company, OkadaBooks, has announced that it is shutting down its bookshelves on November 30….

By: IBK

Fraud in Nigeria’s fintech space is rising fast, fuelled by AI-powered scams and identity theft. In this exclusive interview, VitalSwap’s Compliance Chief, Christopher Gunias, reveals how invisible risk teams battle fraud behind the scenes—and what Nigerians must understand to stay safe.

British-Nigerian man pleads guilty to $6m bank hacking crimes in New York spanning 7 years

A British-Nigerian individual, Idris Dayo Mustapha, has admitted guilt in New York for participating in cyberattacks for over seven years….

By: IBK

Kenyan government probes Huawei Over $12.57 million tax waiver

The Kenyan government has launched a probe into Huawei Technologies (Kenya) Ltd. concerning a significant tax waiver amounting to Ksh1.92 billion ($12.57 million)…

By: IBK

NCC Chief Urges Nokia to Boost R&D Investment in Nigeria

Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has called on Nokia Networks to step up its investment…

By: Wura Oba

PalmPay, a prominent fintech company championing financial inclusion and economic empowerment in the country, has declared its readiness to spearhead Nigeria’s shift towards contactless payment systems. During the Zenith Tech Fair themed ‘Future Forward 3.0,’ Fey Wong, PalmPay’s Country Manager, discussing ‘The Next Frontier: Digital Wallets, Contactless Payments, and BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later),’ affirmed the company’s commitment to driving contactless payment adoption in Nigeria. At the tech fair, Wong highlighted the potential of QR Code and NFC (near-field communication) payments as pivotal in driving Nigeria’s future contactless payment landscape. He assured that PalmPay is well-prepared for both technologies, emphasising their respective merits.

QR Codes could significantly reduce terminal costs in Nigeria, Palmpay’s Fey Wong says

PalmPay, a prominent fintech company championing financial inclusion and economic empowerment in the country, has declared its readiness to spearhead Nigeria’s shift towards contactless payment…

By: IBK

YouTube debuts ‘The Voices of Africa’ to celebrate Africa’s diversity

Ahead of the festive period, which sees many Africans visit their hometowns away from the cities in which they are based…

By: IBK

The new card has a tap-and-go contactless capability as well as a chip and PIN security feature…

Prime Bank, MDP partner to launch multicurrency contactless card

The new card has a tap-and-go contactless capability as well as a chip and PIN security feature……

By: IBK

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