Nigerian edtech startup AltSchool launches in Kenya
Nigerian edtech startup, AltSchool Africa has opened up in Kenya, its second biggest market by revenue, the company’s co-founder, Adewale Yusuf disclosed.…
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FG plans to sell five power plants for $1bn
The Federal Government, through the Bureau of Public Enterprises, is now conducting transactions to sell five power plants under the National Integrated…
Chery Automobile sales increase by 52.6%
Chery Automobile says it sold 1,881,316 automobiles in 2023, a 52.6 per cent increase over the previous year. The PUNCH reported that…
Nigerian market not ready for electric vehicles – Stakeholders
Industry experts have warned against early adoption of electric vehicles in Nigeria. According to The PUNCH, they cited inadequate power supply, a scarcity…
X replaces SMS 2FA support with passkeys on iOS
X, previously known as Twitter, announced on Tuesday the introduction of support for passkeys, a newer and more secure method of logging…
TikTok lays off 60 staff
TikTok has recently undergone a workforce reduction of approximately 60 positions, primarily in sales and advertising, marking the latest instance of a…
FG opens applications for Girls in ICT competition
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, opened the portal for applications for Nigerian girls to participate…
Lagos shuts down Lekki Conservative Centre
The Lagos State government, through the Lagos State Safety Commission, has ordered the immediate shutdown of the Lekki Conservation Centre. In a…
10 oldest African billionaires in 2024
Within this vast economy are high-net-worth individuals whose entrepreneurial zeal and long-term success have made headlines for decades. These elderly billionaires have…
Bitcoin falls to $30K
Alex Omenye Despite the United State’s government endorsing Bitcoin Spot ETFs, the price of bitcoin fell precipitously in January. A striking contrast…
Tunisia clears all 2023 debts despite financial pressure
Tunisia has managed to pay off all of its internal and external debts for 2023, despite significant pressure on the state resources.…
Telegram adds view-once audio, video message, other features
Telegram is introducing a number of enhancements, such as “view-once” video and audio messages as part of its January feature drop. New…