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Three young Nigerians launch ChatPay waitlist to simplify banking transactions directly on WhatsApp

Three Nigerian entrepreneurs have unveiled the public waitlist for ChatPay, a conversational banking...

SPIN inducts 79 sustainability professionals to strengthen corporate governance in Nigeria

The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) has officially inducted 79 new members...

LASG announces landmark ARV procurement initiative, clarifies HIV data

‌The Lagos State Government (LASG) has dismissed reports suggesting that the state recorded...

Ultra-processed foods designed to drive addictive eating behaviours, new study warns

A newly published study has suggested that many ultra-processed foods are intentionally formulated...
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Meta launches paid AI service with tools for creators and firms

Meta Platforms has introduced Meta One, a new subscription service that combines expanded artificial intelligence (AI) access with professional tools for creators and businesses...

Spiro and Yadea partner to scale electric mobility across Africa

Spiro, Africa’s leading electric mobility company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Yadea, the world’s leading manufacturer of electric two-wheelers, to expand accessible...

Meta launches paid AI service with tools for creators and firms

Meta Platforms has introduced Meta One, a new subscription service that combines expanded artificial intelligence (AI) access with professional tools for creators and businesses across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The launch is part of the technology company’s efforts to generate additional revenue from its growing investment in AI. Meta One brings premium features across the three platforms together with broader access to Meta AI tools for content creation, editing, audience management and business operations. According to Meta, the service is being rolled out globally, with more than 50 features already available and...

Wema Bank hackathon continues, tech innovators to win over N70m

Wema Bank Plc has confirmed that the best innovators in Africa will be awarded the lump sum of N70 million through its flagship youth...

NASENI, NIPSS partnership to enhance job creation, digital economy

A proposed partnership between the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) is...

IWD: NASENI set to boost number of female engineers in Nigeria over next five years

As PICTT/NASENI unveils initiative supporting female engineers to succeed in engineering and technology-based enterprises The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the National Agency...

NASENI gets Senate’s commendations on accelerated tech transfer

The Senate Committee on National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has commended the Agency for championing local content development of solar-powered smart...

ALX NIGERIA partners NBA, LSETF, NBA to train youth on tech skills

ALX Nigeria, leading technological training firm, has partnered with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to empower...

The Women Techsters Cohort 3.3 Bootcamp 2024

Applications for the Women Techsters Cohort 3.3 Bootcamp are currently being accepted. The Women Techsters Bootcamp aims to give participants enough learning chances so they may...

NCC boss urges Nokia to invest in Nigeria’s ICT research & development

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has requested Nokia Networks to increase...

STI Minister emphasizes gender equality, empowerment of women as critical roadmap to national development

Nigeria's Minister of Science Innovation, and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has said that gender equality and empowerment of women and girls are critical...

IPhone 15 officially launched in Nigeria

iConnect , Slot, Glo World, Casper Gadgets, SPAR, Reena’s, Royalline, Doe Resources, Pointek, Finet, Kolia Angels, iMate and Rewjido, powered by Redington, now...