Bluesky, the emerging social media platform, announced on Monday that it has officially surpassed 10 million users. This impressive growth is primarily due to a recent surge in popularity following the ban of X, formerly known as Twitter, in Brazil. In a celebratory message on its platform, Bluesky posted, “If you’re reading this, you’re one…
Nigerian Telecom Subscribers Seek NIN-SIM Linkage Extension The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) has called for a two-week extension of the National Identification Number (NIN) and Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) linkage deadline. This request comes as telecom operators prepare to disconnect unlinked lines after the current September 14, 2024 cutoff. NATCOMS President Deolu Ogunbanjo…
On Monday, September 16, 2024, Apple released iOS 18, the latest version of its mobile operating system for iPhone. The free update is compatible with iPhone models from the XR and XS series onwards, as well as the second and third-generation iPhone SE. While Apple Intelligence, the company’s upcoming generative AI features, was a major…
Y Combinator, the renowned startup accelerator behind companies like Airbnb and Stripe, is set to expand its cohorts from two to four annually starting in 2025. According to a report by Bloomberg, This change means the accelerator will be active almost year-round, with new spring and fall cohorts joining the traditional winter and summer ones….
Nigerian fintech company Rise has made a strategic move in the East African market by acquiring Hisa, a Kenyan investment startup. As reported by TechCabal, This marks Rise’s second acquisition within a year, following approval from Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The acquisition allows Rise to expand its operations into Kenya while maintaining Hisa’s brand…
Apple officially unveiled the iPhone 16 series at its ” Glowtime” event on September 9, 2024, introducing key updates across all models, including a new action button and dedicated camera button. here is a comaparison of all the iPhone 16 models iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max Model Display Size (L x W…
In a groundbreaking move to foster innovation, the Nigerian government has partnered with tech giant Google to launch a ₦100 million fund aimed at empowering AI-focused startups. This initiative marks a significant step towards establishing Nigeria as a leader in artificial intelligence technology across Africa. Key Highlights: Nigeria Government’s Vision for AI Innovation Dr. Bosun…
Apple has announced that iOS 18 will be released on September 16, just seven days from now after At its “It’s Glowtime” event on Sept. 9 where they unveiled the new Apple Watch Series 10, new AirPods, and, yes, the iPhone 16 series. This launch precedes the availability of the new iPhone 16 lineup, including the standard, Plus,…
Chpter, a Kenyan e-commerce startup founded by former Marketforce executives, has raised $1.2 million in pre-seed funding. The funds will be used to enhance its technology and expand operations into Egypt and Nigeria. Founded in 2022 by Tesh Mbaabu, Mesongo Sibuti, Kuria Kevin, and Mark Kiarie, Chpter transforms social media into a sales platform with…
