Nigeria has made significant progress in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by introducing its first multilingual Large Language Model (LLM). The announcement was made on April 19th by Communications Minister Dr. Bosun Tijani, signaling a crucial milestone in Nigeria’s…
First Bank of Nigeria, a major financial institution in the country, has named Olusegun Alebiosu as its Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following the departure of the previous CEO, Adeduntan. Alebiosu, who has been with the bank for more than…
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that organizes chats, which makes it more convenient to use. Over the past few weeks, the company has tested a couple of features, including AI Integration and status update notification. WhatsApp New Unique Feature…
Telegram, the secure messaging app known for its emphasis on privacy and security, is quickly approaching a major milestone: one billion active users. This rapid growth marks a significant shift in the messaging landscape, as Telegram emerges as a strong…
Meta AI, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has introduced a new AI feature on WhatsApp, one of its subsidiaries. The features allow users to generate images and videos within their chats. Meta AI Still in Testing State When…
Kenya has taken steps to regulate the Chinese platform, TikTok, instead of banning it. The Kenyan government has now demanded quarterly compliance reports from TikTok detailing the content removed and the reasons behind it. The action aims to address concerns…
The JAMB UTME exams are starting today, April 19th, and will continue until April 29th, 2024. For many Nigerian students, these exams are a significant milestone on their path to higher education. JAMB has provided essential details to help students…
Equity Bank, one of Kenya’s largest financial institutions, has been hit by a debit card fraud scheme. This led to the theft of approximately $2.1 million (KES 179.6 million) from numerous accounts. The breach has sparked a major investigation by…
The South African International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) has been affected by the latest cyberattacks by hackers. The cyberattack on the commission happened in January 2024. It led to the exposure of the personal information of stakeholders. ITAC Hacked By…
Kenyan startup MarketForce made a surprising announcement, revealing the closure of its flagship B2B eCommerce platform, RejaReja. This decision coincides with the launch of their new venture, Chpter, focusing on the growing trend of social commerce. Co-founder Tesh Mbaabu disclosed…
