Google Chat has unveiled a new feature called "Huddles", enabling users to start quick voice or video calls directly from chat threads. This update, announced on November 27, mirrors Slack's Huddles feature and is designed to enhance real-time communication for teams. What Are Huddles? Huddles in Google Chat allow users to: Initiate voice-only calls with…
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Globacom, Nigeria’s third-largest telecommunications company, has appointed Ahmad Farroukh as its new CEO. This marks a significant shift for the company, which had been under the leadership of founder Mike Adenuga since its inception in 2003. Farroukh’s appointment is a strategic move in line with the Nigerian Communications Commission's (NCC) recommendations to strengthen corporate governance…
Nigeria is better positioned to accelerate internet access, reduce costs, and unlock the economic benefits of digital connectivity
In a diplomatic statement, U.S. President Joe Biden has extended his gratitude to Nigeria and President Bola Tinubu following the release of Tigran Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen and senior executive at Binance, after eight months in Nigerian detention
This strategic move is expected to bolster the capabilities of mobile processors in handling complex tasks such as image generation, text processing, and other AI-driven operations, placing Qualcomm at the forefront of the mobile AI revolution
We’re excited to announce this month’s Startups Fair, a gathering designed to provide startup founders with the perfect platform to validate their innovative ideas while expanding their professional network
Meta, the parent company of platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook, has confirmed a new wave of layoffs as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline its operations
A serious data breach at Nigerian fintech company BestFin Nigeria has exposed the personal information of 846,000 users of its loan application service
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced new measures aimed at enforcing tax compliance on cryptocurrency holdings, a move that aligns with global trends in the regulation of digital assets. According to local reports, SARS now requires taxpayers who hold or trade digital currencies to declare their crypto assets, signaling a significant step towards…
The substantial price increases are directly linked to the ongoing devaluation of the naira against the US dollar. According to data from the FMDQ, the value of the naira fell from N747.76/$1 in September 2023 to N1,541.52/$1 in September 2024, representing a 51.49 percent drop in value over the past year