Buying a new smartphone today feels a lot like walking into a buffet — so many choices, all shiny, all promising to be the very best. But the truth is, the “best” phone isn’t always the most expensive one or the newest release. It’s the one that fits you — your job, your hobbies, your…
In the rapidly evolving world of digital marketing, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is revolutionizing how businesses approach search engine optimization (SEO). As voice search becomes increasingly prevalent, understanding and leveraging these advanced technologies is no longer optional but essential for staying competitive. The Rise of Voice Search With the…
Profitability may be an uphill task for Zest, but total income is not. The fintech doubled its total income to ₦124 million from ₦68 million in 2023, showing great traction and promise Zest Payments Limited, the fintech subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, reported a ₦2 billion ($1,296,890) loss after tax for the full…
Earnipay lays off staff as it focuses on business lending, joining a wave of African startups rethinking growth amid a harsh funding climate. Earnipay, the Nigerian fintech best known for its earned wage access (EWA) product, has laid off a portion of its team in a move founder and CEO Nonso Onwuzulike describes as…
Musk acquired Twitter over two years ago before rebranding it as X. Elon Musk has revealed that he sold the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to his artificial intelligence company xAI in an all-stock transaction valued at $33 billion (€30.5 billion). Musk acquired Twitter over two years ago before rebranding it…
Samsung Electronics has announced the sudden passing of co-CEO Han Jong-hee due to a heart attack on Tuesday, leaving newly appointed leader, Jun Young-hyun, as the sole chief executive at a critical time for the company. Han, 63, had led Samsung’s consumer electronics and mobile devices division since becoming CEO in 2022. His…
…. Returns as Headline Sponsor for 2025 NBC Trade Fair Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative financial institution and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has reaffirmed its dedication to empowering women-led businesses in the country. This reaffirmation was disclosed during the Bank’s announcement of its 80 years anniversary campaigns targeted at supporting and…
Digital payment platform PalmPay has reaffirmed its role as a mobile payment provider, distancing itself from any direct involvement in loan disbursement. The Mobile Money Operator with 35 million customers explained that all lending activities on its platform are conducted by third-party financial institutions leveraging its ecosystem, not PalmPay itself. Speaking at a media roundtable…
MTN Nigeria has submitted a proposal to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) seeking approval for a 100% increase in service tariffs, citing mounting operational pressures. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Karl Toriola, disclosed this during an interview with Arise TV, explaining that the move is aimed at ensuring the telecom sector’s sustainability amidst escalating costs. We’ve put…
The Senate on Thursday, Dec. 12, mandated its President, Godswill Akpabio, to issue a warrant of arrest to compel the Managing Director of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Dr. Peer Lubasch, to appear before its Committee on Works at a date to be specified by the Red Chamber. The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration and…
