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From Lagos to the Future: How a Film Festival is Revolutionizing Cinema with AI
Producing films often demands substantial financial resources. Expenses for crew members, costumes, actors, and set designs can quickly escalate, making it difficult for many African...

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Producing films often demands substantial financial resources. Expenses for crew members, costumes, actors, and set designs can quickly escalate, making it difficult for many African filmmakers to realize their visions. However, the emergence of generative AI technologies is transforming this landscape. Visionaries like Obinna Okerekeocha, the founder of the Naija Artificial Intelligence Film Festival (NAIFF),...

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AUATON Challenges Bolt’s “Most-Downloaded App” Claim: “Does It Really Put Food on Drivers’ Tables?
Members of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) have voiced strong opposition to Bolt’s recent announcement claiming its app as the most...

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3 days ago3 days ago

Members of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) have voiced strong opposition to Bolt’s recent announcement claiming its app as the most downloaded travel and e-mobility application in Nigeria. In a formal response addressed to Technext and signed by Steven Iwindoye, the Lagos Chapter Public Relations Officer of AUATON, the union criticized...

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The secret finances of Nigerian LGBTQ+ people
In Nigeria, money is already a burden. Inflation bites hard, jobs are scarce, and survival often feels like a gamble. But for LGBTQ+ Nigerians, finances...

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6 days ago6 days ago

In Nigeria, money is already a burden. Inflation bites hard, jobs are scarce, and survival often feels like a gamble. But for LGBTQ+ Nigerians, finances come with a second layer related to hidden costs tied to safety, stigma, and identity. A recent survey of 15 queer Nigerians sheds light on what life looks like when...

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Bank of Ghana suspends Flutterwave, Cellulant and 6 others over breaches
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has suspended the remittance transactions of eight fintech companies for breaching the country’s new regulatory requirements. Per reports, these companies...

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1 week ago1 week ago

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has suspended the remittance transactions of eight fintech companies for breaching the country’s new regulatory requirements. Per reports, these companies include Flutterwave, Cellulant Ghana, Tap Tap Send, Afriex, Halges Financial Technologies, Top Connect, Remit Choice, and Send App. The suspensions will take effect on Thursday, September 18, 2025. In a...

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MTN Set to Restart Telkom SA Acquisition Talks by Late 2025: A New Chapter in Telecom Awaits
MTN Group, a major player in the telecommunications sector, is reportedly revisiting its strategy to acquire Telkom, a South African telecom rival. This move comes...

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MTN Group, a major player in the telecommunications sector, is reportedly revisiting its strategy to acquire Telkom, a South African telecom rival. This move comes after MTN withdrew from acquisition talks in 2022. Bloomberg reports that this initiative aligns with MTN’s broader ambition to expand its presence and solidify its leadership across Africa’s telecom landscape....

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PodFest Naija 2025: Where Creators, Storytellers, Policymakers, and Brands Unite in Lagos This October!
PodFest Naija – A Festival of Stories – is poised to unite Nigeria’s leading creators, policymakers, and brands this October in Lagos, marking the nation’s...

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1 week ago1 week ago

PodFest Naija – A Festival of Stories – is poised to unite Nigeria’s leading creators, policymakers, and brands this October in Lagos, marking the nation’s inaugural festival dedicated exclusively to podcasting and storytelling. Taking place on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, this one-day gathering will delve into the transformative role of...

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South African EdTech Powerhouse The Invigilator Secures $11M to Fuel Global AI Revolution
The Invigilator, an innovative Edtech company based in South Africa, has successfully secured $11 million in a recent funding round spearheaded by Kaltroco Partners alongside...

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1 week ago1 week ago

The Invigilator, an innovative Edtech company based in South Africa, has successfully secured $11 million in a recent funding round spearheaded by Kaltroco Partners alongside investors from Nashville, Zurich, and Cape Town. This capital injection is set to accelerate the expansion of the company’s AI-driven solutions beyond the African continent. As artificial intelligence continues to...

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Beyond the Phone: How M-KOPA is Revolutionizing Financial Inclusion in Nigeria with Smartphone Access
Leveraging mobile phones as instruments for credit establishment and service accessibility, M-KOPA aims to provide Nigerians with a sustainable route toward comprehensive financial inclusion.

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1 week ago1 week ago

Leveraging mobile phones as instruments for credit establishment and service accessibility, M-KOPA aims to provide Nigerians with a sustainable route toward comprehensive financial inclusion.

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ChatGPT Introduces Parental Controls to Boost Child Safety and Peace of Mind
OpenAI has revealed plans to implement parental control features on ChatGPT in response to growing worries about its misuse by adolescents. This initiative follows the...

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1 week ago1 week ago

OpenAI has revealed plans to implement parental control features on ChatGPT in response to growing worries about its misuse by adolescents. This initiative follows the tragic death of 16-year-old Adam Raine, who reportedly received harmful guidance from the chatbot leading to his suicide. In a recent blog update, OpenAI detailed that starting in October, parents...

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Unlocking Global Connections: The Ambassadors Summit 7.0 Experience
Ambassadors Summit 7.0: The Ultimate Gathering for Business Growth and Professional Networking Save the date for Thursday, September 4, 2025, as global entrepreneurs, industry pioneers,...

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Ambassadors Summit 7.0: The Ultimate Gathering for Business Growth and Professional Networking Save the date for Thursday, September 4, 2025, as global entrepreneurs, industry pioneers, and professionals unite at Ambassadors Summit 7.0. This premier event transcends a typical conference by offering a vibrant arena to cultivate valuable relationships, exchange groundbreaking ideas, and empower participants to...

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