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Google unveils new gradient logo marking its biggest design shift since 2015
Google has released a new company logo, marking its first major redesign in a decade. The new design…
Nigerian crowdfunding startup OwoHQ rebrands to Owave, now processed over N140m in fundraisers in 1 year
Nigerian-based startup OwoHQ, a platform transforming how Africans raise and receive monetary support, has rebranded to Owave. The…
Young Africans can now access nano-diplomas on AltSchool Africa
AltSchool Africa, an edtech learning platform, has introduced a $30 (N45,000) nano-diploma program for young Africans to learn…
GITEX Africa: Lagos leads Nigeria’s digital future, hosts ICT commissioners and stakeholders to roundtable
Lagos State played host to the convergence of innovation and ICT leaders recently, when Commissioners for Innovation, Science…
LagRide to launch minibus service as it includes ride categories on its app
LagRide, the Lagos government-backed e-hailing service operated by the CIG Group, is set to launch its minibus service…
Bitcoin falls below $110,000 as long-term holders sell and ETF inflows slow
Bitcoin slipped below $110,000 on Thursday, hitting its lowest level in more than three weeks after a wave…
FCCPC withdraws breach of compliance case against MTN Nigeria executives
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has filed to withdraw its alleged breach case against MTN…
Deepfake threats soar 1200% as AI scams sweep South Africa
South Africa is witnessing a surge in artificial intelligence (AI) scams and deepfake manipulation, with instances reported to…
Amazon fined $2.5 billion for tricking Prime users into subscription traps
American multinational technology company Amazon has been fined $2.5 billion by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for antitrust…
