TECHNOLOGY
NCC boss, Maida calls for shared infrastructure among telecom operators
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has urged telecommunications companies in the country to adopt a communal approach to infrastructure. He noted that this ...
Vienna conference urges regulation of AI weapons
Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg warned autonomous weapons systems would 'soon fill the world's battlefields'. Photo: Joe Klamar / AFP ...
Raboo's AI Memes Outshine Play-to-Earn Tokens, Surpassing Axie Infinity and Gala
The crypto industry isn't just digital currencies; it also includes various apps and utilities. The ever-expanding sector consists of NFTs, Web3 payments, play-to-earn tokens, and more. ...
TechCabal Quarterly Impact Report – Q1 2024
An ecosystems year of grit and excellence In 2023, we began publishing impact reports to publicly track our coverage of the ecosystem and better unde ...
Wasoko reportedly dispels Rwanda's exit, focuses on expansion
The news: Wasoko, the Tiger Global and 4DX Venture-backed eCommerce platform has reportedly denied claims it has exited Rwanda over a month after shutting down its ...
NBA AFRICA LAUNCHES ACCELERATOR FOCUSED ON EARLY-STAGE AFRICAN STARTUPS
– “Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator” Will Provide Top African Startup Companies in the Sports and Creative Industries with Funding and Mentorship Acro ...
Infinix GT 20 Pro Flagship Launch: Esports-Level Gaming Phone Revolution and the Dawn of a Holistic Gaming Universe
Infinix, a trendy tech brand crafted for young consumers, announces its ultimate dual-chip gaming phone, the Infinix GT 20 Pro. Being the only smartphone to offer a dedicated g ...
Cameroon seizes Starlink kits ahead of service disconnection on April 30
Cameroon is reportedly seizing Starlink kits at its borders because the Internet service provider is not yet licenced in the country. This comes ahead of ...
NCC pushes for infrastructure sharing to cut telecom costs in Nigeria
Bonjour, Victoria from Techpoint here, Here's what I've got for you today: NCC pushes for infrastructure sharing to cut telecom costs in Nigeria
Top ICOs Of 2024: BlockDAG, SLOTH, 5SCAPE, SMOG, BTCMTX Among The Hottest Cryptos For May
In 2024, the Initial Coin Offering (ICO) scene is bustling with activity, featuring groundbreaking projects poised to redefine the cryptocurrency market. BlockDAG, with an outstanding ...
MTN Nigeria, Zoom, SpeechLogix collaborate on Meetings+ Video Conferencing solution for SMEs
By Chinenye Anuforo MTN Nigeria, has collaborated with Zoom and SpeechLogix to launch Meetings+, an innovative video conferencing platform. The solution ...
Creativity, Innovation Backbone Of World Economy: Minister
By Sunday Ani The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Geoffrey Nnaji, has emphasized the critical role of creativity and innovation in ...
TikTok creators fear economic blow of US ban
The appetite for short-form video online is expected to remain strong even if TikTok is banned in the United States, boding well for rival platforms. Photo: Yasuyoshi ...
Crypto Market Bounces Post Bitcoin Halving. Investors Flock to Buy Shiba Inu, Pepe, and Raboo
The crypto markets are red hot after the Bitcoin halving, and meme coins especially are seeing an increase in positive market sentiment. Shiba Inu, Pepe, and Raboo are all meme coins ...
5 Leading Crypto Presales in 2024: Which Crypto is Poised To Explode This Year?
As the cryptocurrency market continues to expand, presales have become a pivotal entry point for investors looking to get early access to promising tokens and projects. Identifying the right ...
Awarri launches Nigerias first multilingual large language model to accelerate AI in Nigeria
Awarri, the leading enabler of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in Africa, has announced Nigerias first multilingual Large Language Model (LLM), in partnership with Nigerias National ...
TikTok makes clarification on imminent sale
ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, refuted on Thursday that it is considering selling the popular social media platform, dismissing media speculation in the wake of Presi ...
Save the Date: Lagos Startup Week 2024 is Back!
This is calling on all startup founders, investors, budding talents, and key stakeholders, to save the date and prepare to attend the biggest tech eve ...
Cybersecurity firm Darktrace accepts $5 bn takeover
Darktrace chief executive Poppy Gustafsson (L) said the group's 'technology has never been more relevant in a world increasingly threatened by AI-powered cybe ...
First National Bank glitch exposed 88 customers, South African regulator reveals
The news: Pre-investigation findings by South Africas Information Regulator have revealed that a glitch in the First National Bank (FNB) banking app exposed the per ...
How to Make Millions in Crypto With Pepecoin (PEPE), DTX Exchange (DTX), and Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR)
In the aftermath of Bitcoin halving, the crypto market is gearing up for a potential surge, with many investors looking for the next breakout opportunity. Amid this backdrop, Pepecoin and He ...
BlockDAG's Impressive $20.6M Presale Surpasses Shiba Inu's Market Optimism And Injective's Stabilization Efforts
Amid the cautious optimism around Shiba Inu's potential market rally and the recent stabilization of Injective (INJ) prices, BlockDAG captures significant attention in the cryptoc ...
BlockDAG Presale Leaps to $20.6M After Moonshot Keynote Video Amid Cardano Surge & Ethereum ETFs Rocky Path
BlockDAG's presale has soared to a remarkable $20.6 million, fueled by the buzz surrounding its innovative keynote video streamed from the moon—a first in cryptocurrency history. ...
Thepeer: How did a $2.1 million investment go up in smoke?
Our guest on this episode is Rosemond Phil-Othihiwa, Corporate and Startup Lawyer. She joins our reporters as they discuss some of the trending stories in the African tech ecosystem ...
We are not going anywhere – TikTok CEO reacts to potential US ban
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has reacted to the law that stipulates a ban on the Chinese-owned social media platform in the United States, if its not sold within nine months.
Why security should lead, not follow in Nigerian fintech innovations
Right off the bat, Ill say this: Nigeria is better off with fintech solutions. These products, driven by unprecedented innovations, have redefined traditional banking and payment ...
This new NCC licence could make data cheaper in Nigeria
Nigeria's telecommunications sector has been dominated by the big four since Airtel (then Econet) and MTN entered the country in August 2001, with Glo and 9mobile (then Etisalat) followi ...
TikTok to fight US ban law in courts
US and other Western officials have voiced alarm over the popularity of TikTok with young people, alleging it allows Beijing to collect data and spy on users. Photo: ...
TikTok suspends rewards programme after EU probe
TikTok Lite arrived in France and Spain in March allowing users aged 18 and over to earn points that can be exchanged for goods. Photo: Kiran RIDLEY / AFP/FileSou ...
Worlds First Multi-Chain Meme Coin Dogeverse Presale Closes Soon, Raising $1 Million in Only 2 Days
World's first multi-chain meme coin Dogeverse raises $9 million in record time, offering staking rewards and potential exchange listings. Dogeverse la ...