Category Technology

TBD launches hackathon to drive payment innovation

TBD Logo

TBD, a subsidiary of Block, has announced the launch of the TBD Hackathon in collaboration with the Africa Bitcoin Conference. The competition aimed to drive innovation and technological advancement in payment systems across Africa using the tbDEX open-source protocol. The…

AVEVA improves software with new features

AVEVA

AVEVA, an industrial software vendor, has announced new features and flexible pricing models for its InTouch Unlimited software, designed to help businesses easily develop, deploy, and scale their industrial applications. The software firm said in a press statement on Monday…

Google strengthens Gemini platform

Tech giant Google has announced a significant overhaul of its Gemini conversational AI platform, introducing a slew of new features and enhancements aimed at boosting user experience. Gemini is a conversational AI platform similar to ChatGPT, developed by Google, designed…

Crypto traders lose $900m as market tumbles

CRYPTOCURRENCY

The cryptocurrency market has suffered a massive loss, with $900m wiped out in the last 24 hours, data from Coinglass on Monday showed. Long positions accounted for $764m of the liquidations, while short positions made up $124m, according to the…

Visa, Pick n Pay partner on contactless payment

VISA

In a move set to transform the retail landscape, Visa, a global leader in digital payments, and Pick n Pay Nigeria, a leading retail company, have partnered to introduce contactless payment solutions to customers in Lagos. A statement on Monday…

Apple makes changes to App Store

Apple to show off new offerings on Sept. 7

Apple on Thursday announced changes to its App Store after the European Union accused the iPhone maker of breaking the bloc’s landmark new digital rules. The EU said the App Store terms prevented app developers from freely steering consumers to…

Airtel SmartCash boosts payment with new card

Airtel logo

Airtel Nigeria’s subsidiary, SmartCash Payment Service Bank, has announced a new partnership with Touch and Pay, the provider of automated payment solutions and owner of Cowry Card. This collaboration enables SmartCash customers to top up their Cowry cards using the…

Researchers unveil solutions for water treatment

NASENI_LOGO

Researchers from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology and the Federal University of Technology presented their research and development products funded by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure. In a statement on Monday, NASENI disclosed that the projects, which…