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El-Sherbini’s IDH Reverses Buy Of Share in Pakistan Diagnostics Firm

El-Sherbini’s IDH Reverses Buy Of Share in Pakistan Diagnostics Firm

Group CEO of Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (IDH), Hend El-Sherbini has rescinded the decision to purchase a 50 per cent stake in one of the largest integrated diagnostics providers in Pakistan, Islamabad Diagnostic Center (IDC). The…

Nigerians’ curiosity in synthetic intelligence elevated by 100% in 2022, based on Google

Nigerians’ curiosity in synthetic intelligence elevated by 100% in 2022, based on Google

In 2022, the world was gripped by Artificial Intelligence (AI) fever,  and Nigeria was not left out. According to Google, Nigerians’ search for information about the technology increased by 100% in 2022. Search queries included…

“The efficiency of the African fintech sector in 2022 was uncommon,” Tidjane Dème, Common Associate at Partech

“The efficiency of the African fintech sector in 2022 was uncommon,” Tidjane Dème, Common Associate at Partech

In 2022, despite a global economic crisis and a dramatic slowdown in the venture capital landscape, African startups attracted $6.5 billion in funding, their highest ever recorded, according to the 2022 Partech African tech VC…

Kenya: 800,000 Hustler Fund Mortgage Debtors Have Defaulted in Reimbursement, President Ruto Says

Kenya: 800,000 Hustler Fund Mortgage Debtors Have Defaulted in Reimbursement, President Ruto Says

Nairobi — President William Ruto now says 800,000 Hustler Fund loan borrowers have defaulted in their payments. Speaking during the Kenya Police Sacco 50th anniversary in Nairobi, the Head of State urged Kenyans to pay…

South Africa: New Twist in South Africa’s Tottenham Hotspur Sponsorship Deal Opens Can of Worms

South Africa: New Twist in South Africa’s Tottenham Hotspur Sponsorship Deal Opens Can of Worms

Harare — Lindiwe Sisulu, the Minister of Tourism, distanced herself from the reported R1 billion deal to sponsor Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, which has sparked widespread outrage. This comes after SA Tourism (SAT) was lambasted…

Nigeria: Abuja Constructing Collapse

Nigeria: Abuja Constructing Collapse

Residents and passersby gathered as night fell on Thursday as they joined a team of emergency and aid workers who searched through the rubble looking for survivors. At least two people have now been confirmed…

Cameroon: Cameroon Says Separatists Relaunch Assaults, IED Use After Dying of Self Proclaimed Basic

Cameroon: Cameroon Says Separatists Relaunch Assaults, IED Use After Dying of Self Proclaimed Basic

Yaoundé, Cameroon — Cameroon says separatists have killed and abducted villagers in the troubled South-West region in retaliation after the military this week killed a rebel leader and three of his men. The military blamed…

Ethiopia: Orthodox Synod Declares Devoted to Put on Black for Quick of Nineveh to Protest Towards ‘llegal Group’

Ethiopia: Orthodox Synod Declares Devoted to Put on Black for Quick of Nineveh to Protest Towards ‘llegal Group’

Addis Abeba — The Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) in Addis Abeba has declared the faithful to observe the upcoming three days of Fast of Nineveh which will be observed from…

Naira Redesign: In 7 Days, I’ll Take A Main Determination – Buhari

Naira Redesign: In 7 Days, I’ll Take A Main Determination – Buhari

(L-R) The Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of State for Finance, Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba, unveiling the new naira notes to Nigerians President Muhammadu…

Why I Re-Appointed Kashifu Inuwa as NITDA Director Common – Buhari

Why I Re-Appointed Kashifu Inuwa as NITDA Director Common – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, Isa Ali Pantami And Inuwa Kashifu The outstanding successes recorded by the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, in recent years, is why Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi was re-appointed as the Agency’s…

NNPCL Inks $741m Oil Deal to Refurbish Kaduna Refinery

NNPCL Inks $741m Oil Deal to Refurbish Kaduna Refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has signed a $741 million maintenance service contract with a South Korean engineering company, Daewoo Engineering and Construction Company Limited (KRPC). This was disclosed by a statement issued…

5 Causes Why Microsoft Plans to Use AI Tech to Write Emails for Salespeople

5 Causes Why Microsoft Plans to Use AI Tech to Write Emails for Salespeople

Microsoft recently announced plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to write professional emails for people. The AI which is similar to ChatGPT will help individuals draft emails with personalized details for their recipients.  In the…