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December 24, 2024

Ban Binance in Nigeria- Bureaux de change appeals to federal government

August 10, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria, or ABCON, has petitioned the Federal Government of Nigeria to prohibit Binance’s operations in Nigeria. This was stated in an interview with ABCON’s president, Aminu Gwadabe. Mr. Gwadabe claims that the exchange rate is just one of many variables determining the […]

WhatsApp unveils new screen sharing feature- competes with Zoom, Google and Microsoft

August 9, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

A new screen-sharing capability for users has been launched by popular instant messaging software WhatsApp. This functionality suggests that WhatsApp will now compete with videoconferencing services like Google Meet, Microsoft Team, Apple’s FaceTime Time, and Zoom in addition to being intended to enhance the video conference experience within the app. […]

Buguard raises $500k seed funds to expand operations

August 7, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

The cybersecurity company Buguard, based in Cairo, has announced a $500,000 seed round of funding. The funding will aid in the growth of the team, with an emphasis on channel, sales, and product collaborations. A15, a well-known MENA venture capital firm and one of the most well-known investors in early-stage […]

Google will start deleting inactive accounts after two years

August 6, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

The global technology corporation Google, which is owned by Alphabet Inc., has announced that it will start removing accounts that have been dormant for two years. Google reportedly stated in an email that the amended policy is now in effect. As on December 1, 2023, any account that fits the […]

Apple Set to Launch Iphone 15 Series in September 2023

August 5, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

Apple is anticipated to continue delivering new iPhone models in September with the iPhone 15 series. By September, almost a year after the release of the iPhone 14 lineup, the tech giant is expected to introduce its newest phone model, the iPhone 15 series. Apple is anticipated to unveil its […]

The third consecutive quarter of declining revenue puts Apple’s $3 trillion valuation at risk

August 4, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

Given that Apple’s Q3 revenue result showed yet another fall, the company’s $3 trillion valuation may be at risk. Slowing iPhone sales are the cause of this reduction. iPhone brought in $39.67 billion, down from $40.66 billion in the same quarter last year, according to the company’s Q3 figures. According […]

Opay Boss Olu Akanmu Resigns after Two Years of Service

August 3, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

According to a statement posted on his Twitter profile on Monday morning, Olu Akanmu has resigned as the president and co-CEO of OPay Nigeria. In November 2021, Akanmu, a seasoned business professional and former executive director at FCMB, joined the Nigerian branch of the Chinese-funded fintech. Opay, under his direction, […]

Apple Makes an Exception, Allows Twitter Overrun Unwritten Rule

August 2, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

Only one letter of the English alphabet interests Elon Musk, and that letter is X. That is Twitter’s new name, but the change has resulted in an unanticipated problem. App Store platform rules implicitly stipulate that app names must have at least two characters. Apple made an exception for Musk, […]

Lenevo Set to Release Handheld Gaming Console

August 1, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

The handheld PC gaming market is booming thanks to the huge successes of ASUS’ ROG Ally and Valve’s Steam Deck. Other long-standing competitors in the market, such as AYANEO, are doing well as well, and Microsoft has entrusted Xbox with improving the Windows experience on handhelds for this expanding segment. […]