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Microsoft Inflection AI merger

Microsoft Inflection AI merger

Microsoft is being scrutinized by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over whether its hiring of key employees from AI start-up Inflection AI effectively constitutes a merger. Key staff, including co-founder Mustafa Suleyman and chief scientist KarĂ©n Simonyan, left Inflection AI in March to join Microsoft's new AI division. The CMA's investigation will determine…

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EdTech startups in Africa

The Role of EdTech Startups in Shaping Africa’s Future Workforce

EdTech startups, bolstered by venture funding, are revolutionizing education in Africa by leveraging digital platforms to make learning more accessible. This innovation is crucial as the African job market evolves. At the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Conference in Abuja, the central discussion was preparing students for future jobs, emphasizing the importance of aligning education with industry…

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AI in government services

Is AI the Answer for Better Government Services?

Governments have long sought to automate services and advice through chatbots. Early chatbots were limited, but the recent advancements in generative AI have reignited the vision of more efficient public services. With human-like advisors available 24/7, these AI systems could handle inquiries about benefits, taxes, and more, offering sophisticated, human-like responses if trained on quality…

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Paystack Virtual Terminal expansion

Paystack Virtual Terminal expansion

Paystack, a leading Nigerian fintech company, has extended its Virtual Terminal service to CĂ´te d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa. This move is a significant step in enhancing in-person payment processes across the continent. The Virtual Terminal enables merchants to create unique QR codes for employees like cashiers and sales agents. Customers can scan these…

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first Nigerian citizen in space

Nigeria Aims for the Stars: First Nigerian Citizen Set to Journey into Space

In a momentous alliance, the Space Exploration & Research Agency (SERA) and Nigeria's National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) have united to pioneer the first Nigerian citizen's journey into space. This landmark partnership marks a significant stride in Nigeria's space exploration endeavours. It opens up new horizons for scientific research and technological advancements. SERA,…

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