African neobank, PalmPay, has emphasised the importance of trust, simplicity, and local partnerships in expanding access to financial services across the continent. The company made this known during the GITEX …
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The 5 Key Tech Foundations Powering Nigerian’s Critical Infrastructure
The nation’s critical infrastructure, for decades, has been a tale of immense potential weighed down by systemic challenges. From power grids that flicker unpredictably to logistics chains that choke on …
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EducationTechnologyTrending TodayYouth Empowerment
Nigerian Students Turn to Artificial Intelligence as Study Companion
Nigerian students are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to support their education, according to new Google Search trend data released on Tuesday as schools reopened across the country. The …
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Digital TransformationEducationGlobal DevelopmentInnovationTechnology
How Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality are Transforming Education
For years, our educational system has grappled with familiar challenges. The limitations of a chalkboard and textbook, the abstract nature of complex subjects, and the geographical barriers that make a …
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BankingBusinessEconomyFintechNigeriaTechnology
Bankit Microfinance Bank Showcases Digital Banking Innovations at GITEX Africa
Nigeria’s digital bank, Bankit Microfinance Bank, has put its name forward as one of the fast-rising players in the country’s financial technology space after presenting its innovations at the just …
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DevelopmentMaritimeNigeriaSecurityTechnology
Nigerian Customs Service and DRDB Test Indigenous Airboat
In a major boost to Nigeria’s maritime security and a testament to indigenous technological prowess, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB) have jointly …
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BusinessEastern AfricaEconomySafetyTechnologyTransport
LATRA Pushes New Technology to Strengthen Tanzania’s Logistics Sector
Tanzania’s Land Transport Regulatory Authority (LATRA) has restated its commitment to boost the country’s logistics and transport sector, describing it as a key engine for economic growth and regional integration. …
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BankingBusinessEconomyFinanceTechnology
FirstBank Customers Face Service Disruption on Digital Channels
Customers of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, popularly known as FirstBank, are currently facing difficulties accessing some of the bank’s major digital banking platforms following a temporary service disruption. In …
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BankingEconomyFinanceFintechRegulationTechnology
Expert Urges Stronger Collaboration Between Fintechs, Banks, and OFIs
A financial expert, Mr. Samuel Olaniran, has called for deeper collaboration between financial technology companies (fintechs), traditional banks, and Other Financial Institutions (OFIs) in order to foster trust, improve customer …
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Air Côte d’Ivoire Receives First Airbus A330-900neo Aircraft
Air Côte d’Ivoire has taken delivery of its first-ever Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, marking a new chapter in the history of Ivorian aviation. The handover ceremony took place on September 3, …