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Anambra State Propels Digital Transformation with ‘Solution Wi-Fi’ Rollout

A key milestone in this vision is the launch of Solution Wi-Fi, a high-speed internet initiative designed to provide seamless digital access to residents across the state.

How To Save Your Phone From using So Much Data

The increasing reliance on digital technology in Nigeria has given rise to widespread concerns about rapid data depletion. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), issues related to data usage and billing are now the leading telecom consumer complaints. This phenomenon reflects Nigeria’s growing digital footprint, underscored by a sharp rise in internet connectivity and…

Airbound Secures $1.7M Seed Funding to Revolutionize Global Drone Delivery

We scrutinized every vehicle system to reduce weight, enhance safety, and maximize efficiency,” said Naman Pushp, founder and CEO of Airbound

Why Did Carbon Halt Its Debit Card Services? The Untold Story Behind the Six-Month Pause

In the fast-evolving world of digital banking, convenience is king. Carbon, one of Nigeria’s pioneering digital banks, learned this lesson the hard way when it abruptly discontinued its debit card services in June 2024. The decision came as a shock to many customers, especially since the cards had been a key feature of Carbon's transition…

Bolt Hits €2 Billion in Revenue, Eyes Future in Autonomous Vehicles

Bolt, the mobility giant originally founded in Estonia, has reached an impressive €2 billion in annual revenue, a milestone revealed by its founder and CEO, Markus Villig, during his appearance on the 20VC podcast hosted by Harry Stebbings. Villig reflected on the company’s remarkable growth trajectory—from a modest €5,000 family loan to a global leader…

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Tantalizers Restructures Board Amid New Ownership as Ayeni Family Steps Down

With Banklink Africa and FSL at the helm, Tantalizers is poised for strategic shifts, potentially leveraging FSL’s robust supply chain network and Banklink’s expertise in investment funding

Meta to Launch Ads on Threads in January 2025

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced plans to introduce advertising on Threads, its latest social media platform, beginning in January 2025.

Nokia Expands 5G Reach with Rapid Acquisition to Boost Network Innovation

Nokia, long a leader in telecommunications infrastructure, has taken a bold step into the API economy by acquiring Rapid, a company widely respected for its comprehensive API marketplace.

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Mark Zuckerberg Ventures into Music, Joins T-Pain for Acoustic Cover of ‘Get Low’

Zuckerberg’s choice of “Get Low” goes deeper than mere nostalgia. The song carries personal significance for him, as it was playing at a college party where he first met his future wife, Priscilla Chan.