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By Aduragbemi Omiyale A 10-week equity-free accelerator for African startups designed to tutor participants on how to use artificial intelligence to solve local challenges has been introduced by Google. The initiative is called Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First. It recognises the transformative role AI is playing across the world, innovating industries and reimagining the realms of possibilities. It also highlights the significant contributions of African startups in addressing some of the region’s most pressing challenges through the use of AI. A statement from Google disclosed that application for the programme has commenced. It is for startups up to series

By Adedapo Adesanya WhatsApp has announced that its latest update will allow users to share Higher Definition (HD) photos through the messaging app. According to an announcement shared by Meta CEO, Mr Mark Zuckerberg, on his Instagram broadcast channel and via a Facebook post on Friday, the HD photos feature is rolling out to global users over the next few weeks, followed by support for HD videos. The feature, which allows users to preserve the high-def resolution of the photos they share with friends and family, was previously in beta testing with select users. To access the new feature, users

By Modupe Gbadeyanka Three leading makers of 5G-enabled smartphones, Samsung, Tecno, and Infinix, will work with Airtel Nigeria to drive the adoption of the latest technology in the telecommunications industry. The GSM network provider has partnered with the companies as part of its commitment to enhance innovation, improve customer experience, and drive the adoption of 5G technology to transform various aspects of customers’ daily activities. According to the Chief Commercial Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Mr Femi Oshinlaja, the strategic partnership is not only to increase access to the latest technological advancements but also to encourage consumers to take advantage of

By Adedapo Adesanya The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said Nigeria now ranks seventh in terms of mobile phone usage globally while it takes the 11th spot in terms of internet penetration. The NCC Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Mr Umar Danbatta, disclosed this while speaking at the opening ceremony of a two-day workshop on emerging technology forum for the telecommunications industry in Abuja on Thursday. Mr Danbatta, who was represented by Mr Abraham Osahadami, the NCC’s Head of Spectrum Database Management, said 82 per cent of the country’s 200 million+ population are telecom subscribers while just 29 per cent

By Dipo Olowookere Africa has produced the most dramatic moves in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking, due in part to the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, with a number of sides from the “Mother Continent” taking strides up the table in December. Kenya gained 35 points and 10 places, the most of any country worldwide, not so much because of their performance at the African finals, where they lost all three of their matches, but thanks to their serious preparation for the tournament. Positive results in their seven friendly games leading up to Cameroon 2016 certainly

By Dipo Olowookere Last Thursday, treasury bills worth N263.37 billion matured through both the primary and second markets. But this week, investors would anticipate T-bills worth N226.68 billion maturing at the secondary market. This, according to analysts at Cowry Asset, is expected bring about a sustained ease in financial system liquidity with accompanying moderation in interbank rate. It was learnt that last week, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) auctioned treasury bills worth N58.50 billion via the primary market; viz: 91-day bills worth N5.85 billion, 182-day bills worth N29.25 billion and 364-day bills worth N23.40 billion. However, their respectively spot

By Adedapo Adesanya As part of its efforts to drive financial inclusion in line with the federal government’s goal of 95 percent financial inclusion rate by 2024, top financial institution, Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, has affirmed that it is deepening its reach through the informal sector. This was disclosed by Mr Wole Adeniyi, the Executive Director, Personal and Business Banking, Stanbic IBTC Bank at a masterclass session at the Social Media Week (SMW) in Lagos tagged Tech and Financial Inclusion. According to Mr Adeniyi, the bank is working effortlessly with new services that will help overcome the challenges of bringing

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) maintained it upward drive on Friday with 17 equities appreciating in value and 13 stocks staying flat. However, 17 stocks closed in the red zone at the end of trading activities on the floor of the equity market. The advancing equities were led by Forte Oil, which gained N9.65k to close at N103.87k per share, while Total, which followed, rose by N6.90k to end at N284 per share. Likewise, Dangote Cement went up by N3.96k to finish at N174 per share, CAP Plc appreciated by N1 to end at N32 per share,

By Investors Hub Asian markets drifted lower on Friday, led by losses in technology stocks amid falling demand for smartphones and a downward revision in revenue target by the world’s largest contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor. Japanese stocks ended slightly lower, with the benchmark Nikkei 225 Index edging down by 28.94 points or 0.1 percent to 22,162.24. In economic news, overall consumer prices in Japan were up 1.1 percent year-over-year in March, data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications showed. That was in line with expectations and down from 1.5 percent in February. Core CPI, which excludes volatile food

By Modupe Gbadeyanka Exporters of fresh fruits and vegetables are invited to apply for assistance to participate in the upcoming Fruit Logistica Asia 2017 trade exhibition, which will take place in Hong Kong from 6-8 September 2017. Companies which are interested in participating in this exhibition are encouraged to submit application forms to the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) by 6 April 2017. The trade fair, which will be attended by exhibitors from over 120 countries around the world, is targeting producers of fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh-cut and convenience items, exotic products, organic produce, potatoes, dried fruit

By Aduragbemi Omiyale The Debt Management Office (DMO) has said domestic investors would be allowed to purchase the $3 billion Eurobond to be issued next month by the Nigerian government. In the past, the debt office had only allowed foreign investors to participate in Eurobond sales but this time, the agency is also targeting local investors in the exercise. In a statement issued on Thursday, the DMO said it would hold meetings with interested moneybags today and next Monday to inform them of the benefits of subscribing to the notes. A few weeks ago, the debt office announced parties to

By Adedapo Adesanya The federal government has unveiled plans toward being part of the global digital economy that will help boost national development in 2020. Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Mr Isa Pantami, rolled out these strategies at a media parley in the nation’s capital, Abuja, last Friday, where he reiterated Nigeria’s commitment towards transitioning to a digital economy. He stated that starting with the new year, the ministry would be working effectively towards the eight pillars of the policy which are: Developmental Regulation, Digital Literacy and Skills, Solid Infrastructure, Service Infrastructure, Promotion of Digital Services, Software Infrastructure, and