The parents of a 16-year-old boy in the United States have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its Chief Executive Officer, Sam Altman, after claiming their son died by suicide …
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Schneider Electric Launches Affordable GoPact Range for Small Businesses in West Africa
Schneider Electric has introduced a new line of affordable electrical products in West Africa, designed to help small businesses and households manage high energy costs while ensuring safety and reliability. …
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Air Peace to Begin Direct Lagos–São Paulo Flights as Nigeria, Brazil Seal Bilateral Deals
Nigeria and Brazil have taken a new step to strengthen relations with the announcement of a direct flight service between Lagos and São Paulo. The service, which will be operated …
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Nigerian Tech Entrepreneur Danny Oyekan Launches DollarCoin to Tackle Inflation
Blockfinex, an international cryptocurrency exchange founded by Nigerian tech entrepreneur Danny Oyekan, has introduced a new digital currency called DollarCoin. The currency was unveiled as part of efforts to create …
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The Top 3 Most Profitable Sectors for Startups in Nigeria
Covering Nigeria’s dynamic business landscape, it’s impossible to ignore the sheer energy of the startup scene. Every day, new ideas and ventures emerge, all competing for a share of the …
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FG Launches Digital Portal to Improve Teacher Licensing and Professionalism
The Federal Government has launched a new digital portal aimed at creating a credible database of Nigerian teachers, streamlining licensing, and promoting professionalism in the education sector. The portal was …
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Nigerians Hop Networks for Wider Reach and Better Deals
Many Nigerians are increasingly changing their mobile networks in search of better service quality and affordable packages. The trend, popularly called “network hopping,” has become more common in the telecom …
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Uganda Bankers Partner Visa on Cybersecurity
The Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA), in partnership with global digital payments leader Visa, has organised a cybersecurity workshop in Kampala to tackle the rising cases of cybercrime threatening the financial …
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Malawi Begins Clearing 100,000 Passport Backlog
After years of frustration and long delays, Malawians can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the government has started clearing a massive passport backlog that left thousands stranded without …
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UBA Unveils Fifth Supersavers Promo with N150m Prize to Boost Savings Culture
The United Bank for Africa Plc has launched the fifth season of its Supersavers Promo, which will reward customers with N150 million in prizes while encouraging more Nigerians to embrace …