Category: Tech News
Lagos hosts Nigeria’s 10N8E NPL grand final PUBG Mobile Esports Championship
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The 10N8E NPL Grand Final, Nigeria’s premier PUBG Mobile e-sports competition, occurred on August 31, 2024, at Adela…
Botswana welcomes Starlink, boosting African internet access
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Botswana has joined the communication revolution as SpaceX’s Starlink internet service expands its operation worldwide. Such a launch…
Wasoko and MaxAB unite in Africa’s largest tech merger
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Wasoko and MaxAB’s proposed merger is complete after 8 months. The two companies signed preliminary terms in Q4…
Kenya ride-hailing companies increase fare amidst drivers’ agitation
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According to Bolt Kenya, all of its ride categories now have basic charges that are up to 10%…
French president denies political involvement in Telegram’s CEO arrest
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President Emmanuel Macron denied any political involvement in the arrest of tech tycoon Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram,…
Telegram claims ‘accusations against Pavel Durov are absurd’
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While French authorities have been reticent thus far, Russian legislators have expressed disapproval of Mr. Durov’s arrest on…
#FreeDurov trends on X as campaign for the release of the Telegram’s CEO gathers momentum
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CEO and billionaire Pavel Durov of Telegram, who was detained at a Paris airport on suspicion of crimes…
Agritech startups can apply for the $50,000 MEST Africa Challenge 2024
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The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) and the Norwegian Embassy are hosting the 2024 MEST Africa…
NIS explain reasons for international passport fee hike
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The recent increase in the cost of a Nigerian passport has been deemed “unavoidable” by the Nigeria Immigration…
Nigeria govt raises international passport fees
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With effect from September 1, 2024, the Federal Government has approved an increase in the fees for the…