Flutterwave Denies $75m Government Investment, Says No Deal Finalised
Flutterwave has clarified that no $75 million investment from the Federal Government has been finalised or officially announced, following widespread reports suggesting otherwise.
In a...
NITDA Urges Youths to Develop Indigenous AI Solutions
NITDA Urges Youths to Develop Indigenous AI Solutions
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called on Nigerian youths to take the lead in...
FutureMap Foundation Enrols Nearly 2,400 in Skills-to-Jobs Programme Across Africa
FutureMap Foundation Enrols Nearly 2,400 in Skills-to-Jobs Programme Across Africa
FutureMap Foundation Enrols Nearly 2,400 in Skills-to-Jobs Programme Across Africa
FutureMap Foundation has enrolled 2,398 participants...
FutureMap Foundation Launches Fellowship to Bridge Africa’s Digital Skills Gap
The FutureMap Foundation has onboarded 80 fellows into its newly launched Future Tech Fellowship (FTF), selected from a pool of over 2,400 applicants drawn...
Apple Inc. Names John Ternus as Next CEO, Tim Cook to Become Chairman
Apple has announced that longtime hardware executive John Ternus will take over as Chief Executive Officer on September 1, succeeding Tim Cook, who will...
NCC, CBN Sign MoU to Tackle Fraud, Strengthen Consumer Protection
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening consumer protection,...
WhatsApp to Introduce ‘WhatsApp Plus’ Subscription with Custom Themes, Expanded Features
Meta Platforms’ messaging platform WhatsApp is testing a new subscription tier, “WhatsApp Plus,” offering users enhanced customization features and expanded chat controls.
The optional paid plan,...
CIBN at Centre of Alleged 250GB Data Breach as Hackers Leak Sensitive Records
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) is reportedly at the centre of a major cybersecurity incident following claims that its internal database,...
FEATURE: 12 Startups Powering Northern Nigeria’s New Economy
FEATURE: 12 Startups Powering Northern Nigeria’s New Economy
By Abbas Badmus,
For decades, Northern Nigeria has been defined by its vast agricultural base, bustling informal markets,...
Robot ‘beats’ human half-marathon record with 50-minute run in Beijing
A humanoid robot developed by Honor has completed a half-marathon in Beijing in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, a time faster than the current...
