News Highlights: SeerBit showcased its commitment to Africa’s developer ecosystem through thought leadership, innovative solutions, and capacity-building initiatives. SeerBit’s booth at DevFest 2024 attracted thousands of attendees, sparking meaningful discussions about integrating its payment tools into projects. SeerBit, a leading payment solutions provider in Africa, has underscored its commitment to shaping the future of technology by aiming to impact one billion lives as highlighted at DevFest Lagos 2024, held on November 15th and 16th at the Landmark Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. An annual conference organised by the Google Developer Groups Lagos (GDG Lagos), the highly interactive two-day event brought…
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News Highlights: The Role of Blockchain and AI in Africa’s Digital Transformation Financial Inclusion and E-commerce Growth Technology experts at the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 4.0) held in Lagos State-Nigeria, recently, highlighted the transformative potential of blockchain and AI in positioning Africa as a global technology leader. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the director-general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in his keynote address, titled “Blockchain Technology & AI: Positioning Africa for the Future,” emphasized Africa’s unique position to leverage these technologies for economic and social development. With mobile penetration at about 80% and a rapidly growing youth population,…
The Jigawa Youth Agenda has vehemently denied the unfounded allegations made by a mysterious group claiming to represent APC youth in Jigawa State against Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar. Investigations have revealed that this group is not officially registered with the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa and seems to have been hastily formed to spread misinformation and disrupt party unity. The Youth Agenda is in solidarity with Minister Badaru Abubakar as it reaffirmed its unwavering support for Minister Badaru Abubakar, acknowledging his exceptional contributions to the APC and Nigeria. “His leadership and commitment are indisputable, from his transformative…
By Godiya HAMZA The orchestrated campaign of calumny against the Honourable Minister of State for Defence H.E Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle MON, by a group of street urchins recruited by the leader of APC AKIDA, Tijjani Ramallan is very preposterous and indecent. This is politics too far! Ramadan has been attacking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu right from campaign days. He never supported or participated in APC activities, he has been jealous of Matawalle loyalty to the President. Tijjani Ramallan has been sponsoring banditry and romancing with criminals. The leader of the APC AKIDA, Tijjani Ramallan is being sponsored by the…
By Habib USMAN Recent protests and allegations against the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle MON, have stirred controversy. Organized demonstrations outside the Department of State Security (DSS) headquarters in Abuja, filled with hired crowds by APC AKIDA sponsored by Tijjani Ramallan and the Zamfara state government with unsubstantiated accusations, reveal a calculated attempt by Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, to discredit Dr. Matawalle. This orchestrated campaign, fueled by political motives and a desire to undermine Matawalle’s position, demands closer scrutiny. Reports indicate that these so-called protests are not spontaneous outcries from Zamfara’s citizens but rather…
By Nasiru ALIYU The recent protest organized by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Akida Forum raises significant questions about political motivations and accountability. Led by Musa Mahmoud, the APC AKIDA group staged a demonstration at the Abuja headquarters of the Department of State Services (DSS), demanding an investigation into the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, amid allegations linking him to banditry in the state. The protest, predominantly featuring hired women and youths from Abuja, was framed as a response to escalating security concerns in Zamfara. However, the underlying motives appear to be rooted in political rivalry…
News Highlights: Newmark Group, a leading Pan-African strategic communications firm, was honored with the PR Excellence Award at AfriTECH 2024 Forum. This prestigious recognition celebrates Newmark’s dedication to advancing technology and digital transformation across Africa through impactful public relations efforts. The Newmark Group, a Pan-African strategic communications and brand positioning firm, received the PR Excellence Award during the AfriTECH 2024 Summit at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos. Themed “Leapfrogging Digital Transformation for the Future of Africa’s Economy,” this year’s summit gathered influential voices from technology, telecommunications, e-commerce, and finance sectors to explore and discuss innovations driving Africa’s digital landscape. This…
Airlines and allied businesses in the aviation industry across Africa are battling with several challenges, including high transaction fees, fraud-related concerns, complexities in multi-currency and cross-border transactions, as well as reconciliation headaches, etc. The recent partnership between SeerBit and Sabre is tailor-made, among other benefits, to help address these payment pain-points and unlock efficiency and revenue growth for airlines. The article below takes a deep look at the growth potential and payment issues faced by players in Africa’s air travel industry, as well as the key benefits of the landmark collaboration between SeerBit and Sabre in resolving these issues. Airlines…
News Highlights: “Pacific Rim” report details how its cybersecurity unit, X-Ops, defended against nation-state cyberattacks from Chinese groups. To counter persistent threats, Sophos urges organizations to patch internet-facing vulnerabilities and migrate older devices. Sophos, a global leader in innovative cybersecurity solutions, released its “Pacific Rim” report on Friday, outlining the company’s defensive and counter-offensive efforts over the past five years against multiple interconnected nation-state adversaries originating from China that have targeted perimeter devices, including Sophos Firewalls. The attackers used a series of campaigns with novel exploits and customized malware to embed tools to conduct surveillance, sabotage and cyberespionage as well…
News Highlights: Starlink advises customers to avoid buying kits from unauthorized grey market sources. Kits with mismatched activation locations will not work and may face service restrictions. Starlink, a global leader in satellite internet technology, has warned customers against buying unauthorized grey market products. Each Starlink kit has a unique serial number linked to its intended activation country. Kits bought through grey market channels won’t be activated, and any kits currently in use outside their assigned regions may face penalties, including possible service limitations. This advisory is to guarantee the quality, support, and compatibility needed for optimal performance users get…