Technology
5 Apr
Google is reportedly drawing up plans to charge for AI-enhanced search features, in what would be the biggest shake-up to the company’s revenue model in its history.
4 Apr
Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, the Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among the university's graduands and students. During the 28th convocation ceremony held on Wednesday, Dr. Olowolafe announced the establishment of a N1 billion Innovative Fund designed to support agro-tech companies founded by the graduating…
3 Apr
The difficulties posed by money laundering and terrorism financing have grown in complexity and scope in an era where the global financial system is becoming more connected and digital. Given this, the Global System for Mobile Telecommunications Association (GSMA) has called for a radical transformation in countries’ approaches to combating these threats. It noted that…
3 Apr
Digital payments firm, Visa has expanded its global value-added services business with three new AI-powered risk and fraud prevention solutions.
The new products, part of the end-to-end Visa Protect suite, are designed to reduce fraud across immediate account-to-account and card-not-present (CNP) payments, as well as transactions both on and off Visa’s network.
3 Apr
Pryme has appointed Mrs. Ronke Sokefun as the newly appointed board chairman and the addition of Funmi Augusto to the board. Pryme in a statement said their combined expertise will be instrumental in formulating the strategic direction required to achieve its goal of becoming the preferred financial service provider for every young African and the…
3 Apr
Lifi.net, a fast-growing Internet service provider, has attained internet speed that is many times faster than the documented average Internet speed in Nigeria as of January 2024.
3 Apr
Ahead of the GSMA’s Post MWC Sharing Event in Beijing, China, the GSMA has launched the Mobile Economy China 2024 report. The report forecasts that more than half of Chinese mobile connections will be 5G by the end of 2024.
3 Apr
Microsoft will combine forces with OpenAI for the construction of one of the world’s most expensive data center complexes at $100 billion.
31 Mar
Adetola Bolade Adeniran is a rising star in the world of computer engineering, carving a path for herself with her unwavering dedication and innovative solutions. Her fascination with technology began at a young age, a curiosity that propelled her towards a remarkable career. A Natural Inclination for Engineering Unlike most children at nine years old,…
27 Mar
Following the successful hosting of Nigeria’s first-ever tech ecosystem mixer, DICE, Beyond Limits, a pan-African organisation at the forefront of driving digital transformation, excellence, and growth in individuals and organisations - has revealed that preparations are in top gear for the second edition to hold in April 2024. DICE, an acronym for Digital Innovation and…
27 Mar
The founder/chairman of S Mobile Group, Kingsley Adonu, has disclosed plans to commission an innovation centre in Enugu State, codenamed S Mobile Tech Hub.
27 Mar
BrandXchange has kicked off the search for ‘Best Value-for-Money Brands’ in 2024 with the opening of the Consumers Value Awards website for consumers to vote for brands nominated by consumers.
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