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

Ideas

Brain-Machine Interfaces

In recent scientific developments, what was once the domain of science fiction—telepathy, or the transmission of thoughts directly between minds—has edged closer to reality, thanks to pioneering advances in brain-machine interfaces. This progress is highlighted in a groundbreaking study by Dr Xupeng Chen and his team from New York University, recently published in Nature. The…

May 16, 20240Comments

Startup

HubSpot Eyes the $1 Trillion Club

As the global economy increasingly hinges on technological innovation, HubSpot is gaining recognition as a potential candidate for the elite $1 trillion market cap club alongside behemoths like Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta. Although currently valued at $31 billion, HubSpot's strategic initiatives and burgeoning market presence suggest a trajectory toward significant expansion. Pioneering…

May 15, 20240Comments

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Internet Resilience in Africa

A recent series of severe internet outages across multiple African countries has starkly highlighted the fragility of the continent's internet infrastructure. This third significant disruption in just four months has urgently underscored the need to bolster the resilience of this essential service. The latest incident, involving damage to two undersea cables early on a Sunday,…

May 14, 20240Comments

Startup

Chief Technology Officer

In the modern, technology-driven world, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is becoming an indispensable figure within companies across various sectors. As the primary overseer of technology systems, a CTO's role is critical for steering an organization's technological agenda and ensuring its alignment with overall business strategies. A CTO is entrusted with a broad spectrum of…

May 14, 20240Comments

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