Why many Nigerians spend more on phone repairs than buying new phones
By Miracle Onyemuwa The rising cost of smartphones in Nigeria is forcing more consumers to repair damaged devices rather than replace them with new ones. This is more so, as inflation and the depreciation of the naira continue to push phone prices higher. At Computer Village, Ikeja, phone repair shops are seeing increasing numbers of […]
AI in healthcare: A partner, not a replacement for doctors
For years, many people have worried about the rise of Artificial Intelligence, AI, in healthcare. A common fear has been that machines might one day replace doctors. But across Africa, a different story is beginning to take shape.
Verve’s tokenization solution to boost transaction security, curb fraud
Verve International, a subsidiary of Interswitch Group, has unveiled a next-generation tokenization solution aimed at strengthening transaction security, reducing fraud risks and accelerating digital commerce adoption across Africa.
Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms
Instagram will begin notifying parents when their teenage children repeatedly search for content related to suicide or self-harm, platform owner Meta announced Thursday, as the company faces mounting legal pressure over its handling of young users.
LEO-STAN EKEH: When a deejay climbs the stage @70
There is nothing new to write about Dr Leo-Stan Ekeh, one of Nigeria’s established serial entrepreneurs and acclaimed country’s tech torch bearer, who turned 70 on Sunday.
Why AI is critical to Nigeria’s economic growth — Arts & Culture Minister
As Nigeria intensifies efforts to grow its creative economy and unlock new frontiers of opportunity, the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has declared that technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence, will play a defining role in shaping the nation’s future.
