Ride-hailing company, Bolt has recently taken significant steps to address safety concerns in Kenya, resulting in the expulsion of over 5,000 drivers within the past six months. This move is part of Bolt’s commitment to enhancing safety standards and compliance on its platform. Operating in more than 15 towns and cities across Kenya, Bolt has…
In a landmark move on Sunday, Nigeria took a significant step in the global conversation on artificial intelligence (AI) by joining 18 other countries, including the US and the UK, to unveil a comprehensive 20-page document that is being hailed as the holy grail of AI safety. This non-binding agreement marks a collective effort to…
Unlocking the realm of banking convenience in the digital age, Nigerian banks offer USSD codes, providing a seamless and efficient way to conduct financial transactions via mobile phones without the need for an internet connection or mobile app. In this article, we’ll delve into the USSD codes for four prominent Nigerian banks: GTB, FCMB, UBA,…
Embarking on her entrepreneurial journey, Isioma faced the daunting task of starting her own clothing business without a clear roadmap. Overwhelmed and unfamiliar with marketing strategies, she possessed a vision to provide stylish thrift clothes to women amid an increasingly expensive economy. Armed with limited capital and a thrift clothes supplier, she envisioned procuring items…
Renowned author of the influential personal finance book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” Robert Kiyosaki, has once again voiced his strong endorsement for alternative assets such as Bitcoin, gold, and silver, citing growing concerns about the escalating threat of inflation impacting global living standards. The recent surge in the price of gold, surpassing the $2,000 per…
Hanu Fejiro, the CEO and founder of the cryptocurrency exchange platform Patricia, has recently announced a breakthrough in the resolution of the 2022 $2 million hacking incident. William Bonse, a gubernatorial candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 elections, was apprehended by the police, along with his accomplices, for their alleged involvement in the cyber attack. According to…
Seth Onyango, bird story agency M-Kopa is finally rolling out its pilot operations in South Africa five months after it secured over US$250 million of debt and equity to fund its expansion across Africa. The company, which pioneered a pay-as-you-go model for solar panels and smartphones in East Africa, will partner with local retailers and…
Mafa Group, the makers of premium made in Nigeria rice, Mafa Rice, leveraged the recently concluded 22nd Lagos International Trade Fair to engage with customers and young students on the benefits of eating healthy, stone-free rice. Organised annually by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Lagos Island,…
Malawi’s President, Lazarus Chakwera, has taken a bold step to address the economic challenges facing his country. In a move aimed at reducing public spending and alleviating the strain on the country’s economy, Chakwera has implemented a travel ban on himself and his government. This decision comes in the wake of the International Monetary Fund…
Mic Mann, the founder of the metaverse platform Africarare, recently shared insights at the Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town, emphasizing that the metaverse continues to captivate the attention of companies and individuals in South Africa. Africarare is the driving force behind the Ubuntuland metaverse, a three-dimensional and immersive virtual world facilitated by virtual reality…