Maad Logistics Seed Funding

Senegalese logistics platform Maad, dedicated to supporting informal retailers, has successfully raised a substantial $3.2 million in seed funding. This significant financial boost will not only fuel Maad's domestic and international expansion but also pave the way for the introduction of new products, underlining our commitment to continuous innovation and growth. Maad stands out in…

May 24, 20240Comments

Leadership

Strategies for a Positive Mindset

Due to our brain's negativity bias, we tend to give more weight to negative thoughts than positive ones. Today, we're surrounded by negativity, creating a vicious cycle in which our negative moods affect others and vice versa. But how can we break free from this negativity trap? The Negativity Fast: A Practical Strategy for Positivity…

May 23, 20240Comments

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GenAI phones

Generative AI (GenAI) has dominated the software landscape for the past two years. Now, it's poised to transform the consumer hardware market. By the latter half of this year, we can expect the debut of GenAI smartphones. But what exactly is a GenAI phone, and why is it significant? What is a GenAI Phone? The…

May 22, 20240Comments

Global News

BYD European market

China's electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD has swiftly ascended to become one of the world's largest EV manufacturers, driven by its low production costs and innovative technologies. However, recent geopolitical developments have thrown new challenges into its path. The United States has imposed a steep 100% tariff on Chinese EV imports to protect its burgeoning…

May 21, 20240Comments

Startup

Workjeje

Nigeria's Workjeje is an innovative online platform that connects individuals and companies to quality service providers in their vicinity. It specifically caters to urban dwellers who prioritize quality and convenience. Workjeje, the brainchild of University of Nigeria students Fortune Nwankwo, Collins Onyebuchi, and Ejike Anthony, was born in 2021 out of a shared frustration with…

May 21, 20240Comments

Ideas

AI in mental health care

At the University of Maryland Xplore Summit, a decisive moment occurred when attendees—students, administrators, government officials, investors, and entrepreneurs—stood in unison to acknowledge the widespread impact of mental health issues. This collective act highlighted the pervasive nature of mental health challenges in today's society. Rising Awareness of Mental Health Discussions on mental wellness have surged…

May 20, 20240Comments

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Nigeria Startup Hub

In a strategic move to bolster its tech sector and startup ecosystem, Nigeria's Federal Government has approved the establishment of a startup hub in San Francisco, USA, commonly known as Silicon Valley. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, announced the initiative, highlighting the Federal Executive Council's (FEC) approval of the project…

May 19, 20240Comments

Startup

Flutterwave Security Breach

In a recent security incident, Flutterwave, a leading African fintech company, lost between ₦ $11 billion ($7 million) and ₦ $20 billion ($13.5 million) due to unauthorized transactions. This breach occurred just one month after Flutterwave obtained a court order in February to recover $24 million lost in a previous security breach last October. The…

May 18, 20240Comments

Global News

Grand Theft Auto 6 Release

The highly anticipated release of the sixth edition of the Grand Theft Auto franchise is set for autumn 2025, according to an announcement from its publisher, Take-Two Interactive. The developer Rockstar Games parent company shared this news during its latest earnings call. The level of anticipation for GTA 6 is nothing short of staggering. The game's…

May 17, 20240Comments

Global News

EU Investigates Facebook and Instagram

The European Union is conducting a rigorous investigation into Facebook and Instagram, aiming to ascertain if these platforms are excessively addictive, leading to detrimental effects on the physical and mental health of children. The inquiry will also delve into whether these social media giants have implemented robust measures to verify users' ages and how they…

May 16, 20240Comments

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