USING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ETHICAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO TACKLE INADEQUATE WASTE MANAGEMENT IN AFRICA AND ENHANCE ECONOMIC GROWTH

In recent times, the inadequate management of waste has become a notable challenge in several African nations, posing environmental, health, and economic issues. Nevertheless, with the introduction of information technology (IT) management and the ethical application of artificial intelligence (AI), there is a significant opportunity to transform waste management practices and stimulate economic growth in […]

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HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE AND ADDITIONAL STAKEHOLDERS URGE CONTINENT-WIDE DEDICATION TO TACKLE AFRICA’S EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES

A call to action has been issued by African youth voices, in collaboration with Human Capital Africa (HCA) and the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), urging African Heads of State and Government to prioritize and champion foundational learning in preparation for the African Union Year of Education. The call emphasizes the […]

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NUEE RESPONDS TO ALLEGATIONS BY NERC REGARDING DISCOS OVERCHARGING 7.1 MILLION CUSTOMERS

Ayodeji Obisanya, the chairman of the National Union of Electricity Employee (NUEE), has addressed the allegations made by the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) regarding Distribution Companies (DISCO) overcharging approximately 7.1 million customers in the past year. Responding to the issue of DISCOs overbilling customers, Obisanya explained to Techeconomy that distribution transformers supplying each house […]

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CONTENT CREATORS MANDATED TO REGISTER AND FULFILL TAX OBLIGATIONS, SAYS CAC

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has conveyed a message to individuals involved in creating content on social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok, particularly those with substantial followers. The government body insists that these content creators must undergo business registration with the commission as stipulated by the Company and Allied Matters […]

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TREASURY SINGLE ACCOUNT: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO IMPOSE PENALTIES ON MDAS FAILING TO COMPLY

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the House of Representatives has decided to take action against Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) that violate the regulations of the Treasury Single Account (TSA). In an effort to maintain transparency and accountability, the committee has called upon the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, […]

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A REVAMPED SHOWMAX EMBARKS ON ITS JOURNEY TO 50 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS, SHOWCASING A BRANDING MASTERCLASS.

Editor’s note: for the best viewing experience, click the half-moon icon ☾ at the top right corner of the page to switch to dark mode. Weeks after amazon prime beat a hasty retreat from Africa, Showmax, the streaming service majorly owned by multichoice, presented a spectacle that shows how much it is betting the house […]

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ACCESS HOLDING APPOINTS BOLAJI AGBEDE AS INTERIM CEO.

Access corporation, the parent company of access bank, Nigeria’s largest bank by assets, has named Bolaji Agbede, an executive director within the organization, as interim CEO. this decision comes two days after the tragic death of Herbert Wigwe. access holdings officially confirmed this appointment in a statement released on Tuesday morning. Abubakar Jimoh, the chairman […]

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FORMER VICE PRESIDENT OF FLUTTERWAVE INTRODUCES MIRA, AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO DINING AND PAYMENT EXPERIENCE IN RESTAURANTS.

Streamlining the tedious process of ordering and paying for meals is a primary objective for Mira, a fintech startup founded by Ted Oladele, formerly the VP of design and innovation at Flutterwave. Mira’s QR code payment system aims to revolutionize the dining experience by enabling instant payment, potentially minimizing wait times and introducing predictability to […]

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