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China’s Baidu unveils Ernie Bot, another AI chatbot to rival ChatGPT
Chinese internet search leader Baidu Inc. has unveiled its chatbot called Ernie Bot to rival Open AI’s ChatGPT,…
Fin acquires Thuthukani, rebrands it as Fin Home Loans in South Africa.
Fin’s expansion and integration with pan-African neobanking products continue.
Amazon has now fired 27,000 employees in 2023 after its latest round of layoffs
Amazon.com Inc has announced today that it is looking to cut down an additional 9,000 employees in the…
All you need to know as JAMB resumes 2023 Direct Entry registration
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced the commencement of the 2023 Direct Entry registration for interested…
Microsoft testing a built-in crypto wallet for Edge browser
Microsoft is reportedly testing a built-in cryptocurrency wallet for Edge, its web browser, according to information from screenshots…
MTN Nigeria proposes a merger of MoMo PSB, Yello Digital Finance Services to form one ‘super’ finance platform
MTN Nigeria has proposed merging its two finance subsidiaries, Momo Payment Service Bank Limited and Yello Digital Financial…
ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator concludes inaugural program with Demo Day
Techstars, in partnership with Lagos-based innovation program ARM Labs, marked the completion of its inaugural ARM Labs Lagos…
Bolt plans to brand independent drivers’ cars in Nigeria, operators express mixed feelings
On Monday 13, March 2023, e-hailing drivers registered to the Bolt platform received messages from the company. The…
ALAT by Wema launches Hackaholics 4.0 with $10,000 in cash prizes
Nigeria’s leading digital bank, ALAT by Wema, has announced the call-for-entries for the 2023 edition of its Hackathon…
Starlink announces global roaming service that allows users access internet service on the go
"Global Roaming uses Starlink’s inter-satellite links (aka space lasers) to provide global connectivity.
