With the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway’s reconstruction nearing completion, the Federal Government is requesting the cooperation and comprehension of drivers due to the heavy traffic on the Toll Gate to Kara Bridge section in Lagos. In a Press Release issued by his Special Adviser on Communications, Mr. Hakeem Bello, the Honorable […]
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has recently introduced new taxes on beer, imported vehicles, and single-use plastics while also expanding the list of prohibited items for importation. As per the latest directives, the government will levy a charge of N75 per liter on imported beer or stout in the country. […]
The Government of Rwanda in efforts to strengthen its digital economy and establish a strong digital service delivery ecosystem, plans to issue digital identity (ID) cards to residents and citizens including stateless persons, and children at birth. The digital ID card is set to replace the physical ones it currently […]
GMD Group in partnership with Eko innovation Centre in its unwavering drive to support the growth and development of marketing and media industries, and inspire the next generation of marketing and media professionals in Nigeria, has flagged off MarkHack 2.0, with the theme ‘Unlocking The Power Of The Creative Economy’. […]
MTN Nigeria has teamed with Apple Music, a digital music platform located in the United States, to provide free access to a premium selection of songs as part of its efforts to ensure consumers can enjoy quality entertainment on the move. Subscribers to MTN service will get access to […]
The SecureHack 1.0 Finale is set to be an unparalleled spectacle, showcasing groundbreaking innovation with top-selected teams vying for the take-home prize. SecureHack Finale will showcase unprecedented innovation with top-selected teams vying for the take-home prize. The hackathon, which was launched in February, garnered over 400 registrations from participants to […]
Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has launched its @ease Savings Challenge which commenced 01 March 2023 and is set to run till 08 June 2023 where participants will have 100 days to save a minimum of N1,000 daily or N7,000 weekly in their Stanbic IBTC […]
Ivorian Technology entrepreneur, Alain Capo has won World Literacy Award for his outstanding contribution in the individual category which celebrates his contribution to Smartphone Language Development that promotes literacy in Ivory Coast. He was among five hundred literacy specialists, 40 ambassadors and high commissioners present during the presentation ceremony at […]
The CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk and Apple’s co-founder Steve Wozniak, has joined several other technology experts in calling for the temporary halt of Artificial Intelligence experimentation in a statement titled “Pause Giant AI Experiments: An Open Letter,” with about 1,332 signatories of tech experts who called on AI labs […]
The Governor of Osun State Ademola Adeleke has directed the immediate establishment of a support desk for Osun tech innovators and entrepreneurs to access the recently launched $618m USD tech fund by the African Development Bank (AFDB). The governor in a statement made this known by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale […]