Technology

Ghana’s President

Ghana’s President Endorses Solana Cryptocurrency as Key to Africa’s Fintech Growth

Ghana’s President Endorses Solana Cryptocurrency for Africa’s Fintech Revolution Ghana’s President endorses Solana cryptocurrency, highlighting ...

Nividia

Nvidia Showcases AI Chips, Strengthens Market Position Amid Competition

Nvidia Showcases AI Chips, Reinforces AI Leadership Amid Rising Competition Nvidia showcases AI chips at ...

Dr. Fene Osakwe

Dr. Fene Osakwe Wins Prestigious UK Cybersecurity Award, Making Nigeria Proud

Dr. Fene Osakwe has made history by winning the “Cyber Personality of the Year” award ...

Nigeria renewable energy hub

Nigeria to Become West Africa’s Renewable Energy Hub – REA

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has unveiled an ambitious plan to make Nigeria the renewable ...

TRON

TRON Leads Blockchain Revenue Growth, Surpassing Ethereum and Bitcoin

TRON leads blockchain revenue growth, overtaking Ethereum and Bitcoin as the most profitable network. Over ...

Hybrid finance apps

Hybrid Finance Apps in Nigeria: Simplifying Crypto Adoption

As cryptocurrency adoption increases in Nigeria, founders are creating hybrid finance apps to simplify access ...

Starlink in Niger

Starlink Expands to Niger with a Five-Year License for Satellite Internet

Starlink in Niger: Expanding Internet Access in West Africa Starlink, SpaceX’s Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite ...

MyLagos App

MyLagos App: Lagos State Unveils Smart City Digital Platform

The MyLagos App has officially been launched by the Lagos State Government, marking a major ...

blockchain technology

KPMG Urges Nigerian Banks to Embrace Blockchain and Crypto Collaboration

Leading financial advisory firm KPMG has called on Nigerian banks to integrate blockchain technology into ...

Peter Schiff mocks Bitcoin Drop

Peter Schiff Mocks Bitcoin’s Sharp Decline Below $80,000 Amid Market Turmoil

Prominent gold advocate Peter Schiff wasted no time mocking crypto investors following bitcoin’s recent price ...

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Today in History

August 17th is the day in 1980 that Azaria Chamberlain disappears, probably taken by a dingo, leading to what was then the most publicised trial in Australian history.

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