Nigerian startup Medsaf lays off all staff
Nigerian health-tech startup Medsaf has let off 30 full-time staff members of the company. According to the TechCabal, the company’s COO, Rotimi…
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Robots to be future companions in care homes – Expert
Nadine, a social robot with artificial intelligence that mimics human movements and expressions, may play a significant part in the future of…
Data privacy: EU sets rules to accelerate big tech probe
The European Commission has announced the introduction of new rules aimed at facilitating faster cross-border investigations by privacy watchdogs. Critics, however, argue…
Samsung sues Chinese rival BOE for patent infringement
South Korea’s renowned technology giant, Samsung Display, has initiated legal proceedings against Chinese competitor BOE Technology, alleging infringement of five patents related…
Meta to unveil Twitter-like ‘Threads’ app
In response to Twitter’s recent limitations, Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, is gearing up to launch Threads, a microblogging app. The…
Dubai firm to host tech event in Nigeria
Dubia headquartered firm, Vertex Next has stated that it would be hosting an event that focuses on emerging trends in blockchain technology,…
US tech layoffs hit 51% after 180k job cuts in two months
The tech sector reportedly represents 51% of the total layoffs by United State companies over January and February. The job cut in…
Why tech firms are laying off staff
Oluwanifemi Ojo From last year, tech giants have embarked on job cuts, and the question of every employee will likely…
Egypt’s Grinta raise $9.5m for tech project
Egypt’s digital pharmaceutical platform, Grinta, has raised over $8 million Seed funding to facilitate the growth of its full-stack tech platform, team…
APO opens 2022 tech festival application to journalists
APO Group, a leading Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service have called on qualified African journalist to apply for an…