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Slow Adoption of 5G Technology as Nigerians still use 2G

By Henry Orji / May 9, 2024

Despite the numerous advantages touted by telecommunications operators, the adoption of fifth-generation (5G) technology in Nigeria remains sluggish, with only […]

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Microsoft African Development Centre in Lagos Faces Closure

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2024

Industry insiders have revealed to The Guardian that Microsoft’s African Development Centre (ADC) in West Africa, situated in Lagos, Nigeria, […]

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Nigerian Government Accused of Soliciting $150 Million Bribe from Binance

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Binance, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, accused Nigerian government officials of soliciting a $150 […]

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LockBit Leader Unmasked: US Offers $10 Million Reward for Khoroshev’s Capture

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2024

In a major development in the fight against cybercrime, the US Department of State announced a $10 million reward for […]

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Dorsey Leaves Bluesky Board Amidst Speculation

By Ifunanya / May 6, 2024

Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter, recently announced grants for open protocols from his philanthropic Start Small initiative. This announcement […]

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Google Photos Introduces Enhanced ‘Block Face’ Feature and ‘Show Less’ Option in Memories

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2024

Google Photos, renowned for its comprehensive gallery features, is rolling out an update to refine its “Memories” feature. In version […]

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Washed Out Returns with ‘Notes From a Quiet Life’ Album, Unveils Surreal Music Video for ‘The Hardest Part

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2024

Ernest Greene and director Paul Trillo created their new music video using Open AI’s Sor

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Google to give $350,000 to select African startups 

By IDBM Consult / May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024 Google has announced the opening of applications for the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator […]

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Patricia Technologies Shuts Down After Security Breach: A Cautionary Tale in the Fintech World

By Ifunanya / May 1, 2024

In a significant turn of events, Nigeria’s once-promising fintech and crypto trading platform, Patricia Technologies, has officially closed its doors. […]

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Instagram Tests “Creator AI”: Influencers Get AI Chatbot Sidekicks

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2024

In a move that could reshape influencer-fan interactions, Instagram is testing a new program called “Creator AI.” This initiative allows […]

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