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Ticketmaster has acquired Quicket, a major ticketing platform in Africa.  This is a big move in their expansion plans for the continent. Quicket was founded in South Africa in 2011 and has a presence in several African countries including Nigeria,…

Nigeria’s High 5G and Digital Readiness Ranking: The recent report, by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has acknowledged Nigeria’s progress in 5G and digital readiness placing the country at 71%.  This achievement ranks Nigeria among the seven nations in the…

SearchGPT: OpenAI’s AI Search Tool vs. Google: OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has released a new prototype called SearchGPT.  This AI powered search tool is gunning for Google’s search engine crown by being more conversational and informative. SearchGPT is currently…

Bolt’s 15% Driver Bonus: Bolt, a leading ride-hailing company in Nigeria, has offered drivers a 15 percent commission kickback bonus.  This development was revealed in a message the company sent drivers as reported by Technext. Bolt’s 15% Driver Bonus The…

Vodacom’s R7.4 Trillion Mobile Money: Vodacom Group has expanded to the point of getting more than US$ 400 billion (R7.4 trillion) in transaction value annually through its mobile wallet offerings.  The company transacted $ 400.2 billion through its mobile money…

As intelligent technologies evolve, the Huawei Xinghe Intelligent Network is at the forefront, enabling a shift from mere digitalization to full-scale intelligence across industries.  With projections indicating that AI could contribute $13 trillion to global GDP by 2030, the urgency…

Huawei has recently unveiled its latest innovation in the laptop market, the MateBook X Pro, featuring a sleek design and unparalleled performance.  This ultralight device, weighing just 980g and measuring 13.5mm thin, sets a new standard for laptops under 1kg. …

TikTok & Eventbrite Partner for Ticket Sales: TikTok has announced a significant partnership with Eventbrite, enabling creators to promote and sell event tickets directly through the app.  This collaboration, dubbed “TikTok & Eventbrite partner for ticket sales,” allows users to…

Apple is reportedly gearing up for the foldable iPhone launch in 2026, marking a significant evolution in its flagship product.  This anticipated device could redefine the smartphone landscape, similar to Samsung’s pioneering efforts in the foldable market. Development Progress According…

Chapel Hill Denham was named the “Best Investment Bank in Nigeria” at the 2024 Euromoney Awards for Excellence held in London, United Kingdom, over the weekend. The company, in a statement, said this is its ninth award as Nigeria’s Best…