Akinwumi Adesina, the president of the African Development Bank, has warned that Nigeria’s decision to permit large-scale food importation could harm the country’s agriculture sector. On July 10, Nigeria’s agriculture …
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Nala Raises $40 Million to Expand Consumer Business Beyond Africa
by Editorby EditorNala has secured $40 million in Series A funding to grow its consumer business globally and develop its B2B payment platform in Africa. Nala announced in a blog post on …
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South Africa Turns to Nuclear Option to Address Power Concerns
by Editorby EditorThe South African government recently unveiled plans to incorporate nuclear energy into its strategy to resolve the nation’s persistent electricity issues. Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, emphasized that …
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Microsoft Developing AI Model Capable of Mimicking Human Voice
by Editorby EditorWith the advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Microsoft has introduced an AI model capable of emulating human voice. Dubbed VALL-E 2, this text-to-speech generator can replicate a voice using only …
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Mastercard Foundation Hosts First EdTech Conference in Nigeria
by Editorby EditorThe Mastercard Foundation is organizing its first EdTech Conference from July 8 to 10, 2024, through its Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning. This event will occur every two years …
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Samsung Brings Tech’s Latest Fashion to Wearable Technology with AI Twists
by Editorby EditorSouth Korean electronics giant Samsung on Wednesday revealed its first-ever premium smartwatch and a smart ring, heralding its entry into a niche market with advanced AI features aimed at helping …
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Harnessing Nigeria’s Commodity Trading Potential to Combat Unemployment and Generate Foreign Exchange
by Editorby EditorNigeria’s agricultural sector, once the backbone of its economy before the oil boom, remains a vital contributor to job creation and foreign exchange earnings. Historically, agricultural exports, particularly cocoa, provided …
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Ya-Na calls for prioritization of education in Africa’s development
by Editorby EditorThe Dagbon overlord, Ya-Na Abukari II, emphasized the significance of education and knowledge sharing in societal transformation. He highlighted that financial aid alone from developed countries would not suffice for …
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HIV Prevention at 1st Pan-African Conference on Girls’ and Women’s Education in Africa
by Editorby EditorGirls’ education as a tool to prevent HIV infection has been centred at the 1st African Union Pan-African Conference on Girls’ and Women’s Education in Africa. This followed African leaders …
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TymeBank appoints Karl Westvig as new CEO for next era of growth
by Editorby EditorTymeBank has announced the appointment of Karl Westvig as its new Chief Executive Officer. The bank’s current CEO, Coenraad Jonker, will turn his full attention to his role as Executive …