Blessed Frank

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Outrage as inDrive driver caught with child in his boot

1 week ago | technext24.com | Blessed Frank

A disturbing incident involving an inDrive driver has sparked widespread outrage and raised serious concerns about the safety of ride-hailing services in Nigeria. The incident, which was brought to light by a viral video posted by social media influencer VDM (@vdmempire) on X (formerly Twitter), has led to calls for stricter regulations and heightened vigilance among passengers.
Enugu State partners Stallion Group to set up EV Assembly Plant in Nkanu

1 week ago | technext24.com | Blessed Frank

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has flagged off the Stallion Vehicle Assembly Plant and Automotive Infrastructure in Owo, Nkanu East Local Government Area, emphasising the state’s transition from a consumer-based to a production-driven economy.
Kenyan crpyto stakeholders resist $77,000 fine in new VASP bill

1 week ago | technext24.com | Blessed Frank

Players in Kenya’s cryptocurrency market are urging the nation’s parliament to reconsider the heavy $77,303 (Sh10 million) fines proposed in the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill, 2025. For them, the penalty is excessively punitive and could stifle innovation. The bill, aimed at regulating the country’s crypto market, has sparked intense debate among stakeholders who see both opportunities and challenges in formalising oversight of digital currencies.
Meet HiPrep the Nigerian edtech set to scale its AI-powered tutor with Mastercard Foundation Fellowship

1 week ago | technext24.com | Blessed Frank

HiPrep Online, a Nigerian edtech startup, has been named one of the 12 select startups for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship. A programme, hosted in partnership with Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB). The opportunity marks a significant milestone for HiPrep, a virtual after-school platform dedicated to providing personalised, bite-sized learning sessions for K-12 students.
CcHUB announces third cohort of Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship

1 week ago | technext24.com | Blessed Frank

Co-creation Hub (CcHUB), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has announced the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, marking a significant step towards addressing critical education gaps across Africa. The 2025 cohort, comprising 12 innovative EdTech startups, reflects a growing commitment to gender diversity and inclusion within Africa’s innovation ecosystem, with 50% of the startups led by women.
Ebonyi State Governor launches EBOCAB, a new ride-hailing service

1 week ago | technext24.com | Blessed Frank

Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has officially launched EBOCAB, a pioneering ride-hailing service aimed at enhancing transportation within the state while ensuring peace and tranquillity for its residents. The launch event, held at a newly established terminal in Abakaliki, marked a significant milestone in the governor’s efforts to improve mobility, foster economic growth, and create employment opportunities for the youth.
MTN Nigeria poised for N4.9 trillion revenue in 2025, CardinalStone report says

1 week ago | technext24.com | Blessed Frank

Nigeria’s largest telecommunications service provider, MTN, is set to capitalise on its tariff increase and sustained subscriber growth to achieve an expected ₦4.9 trillion revenue in 2025. This is according to an equity research report by CardinalStone Partners Limited, an investment banking firm. The report, informed by recent engagements with the company, revised the company’s full-year 2025 revenue projection upward from ₦4.8 trillion to ₦4.9 trillion.
WhatsApp finally arrives on iPad after 16 years of waiting

1 week ago | technext24.com | Blessed Frank

Meta has officially released a native WhatsApp app for the iPad, ending a 16-year wait for a dedicated tablet version of the world’s most popular messaging platform. Announced today, May 27, 2025, the new app, available on the App Store as part of WhatsApp for iOS version 25.16.81, introduces a suite of features optimised for iPadOS, including video and audio calls for up to 32 participants, screen sharing, and support for both front and rear cameras.
Apple store blocked $9bn in fraudulent transactions in 5 years, $2bn in 2024 alone

1 week ago | technext24.com | Blessed Frank

Apple has announced that its App Store prevented over $9 billion in fraudulent transactions over the past five years, including more than $2 billion in 2024 alone, as it continues to position itself as a secure and reliable platform for developers and consumers. The tech giant also blocked nearly 2 million risky app submissions from being published last year, underscoring its robust efforts to combat fraud and protect its ecosystem.
Safaricom commits $500 million to AI infrastructure in East Africa

1 week ago | technext24.com | Blessed Frank

Safaricom, East Africa’s leading telecommunications company, has unveiled an ambitious plan to invest $500 million over the next three years to develop artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure across the region. The announcement, made by Cynthia Kropac, Chief Enterprise Business Officer (CEBO), during a keynote address at the Connected Africa Summit 2025 in Diani, Kwale County, Kenya, underscores Africa’s potential to carve out its own path in the ever-busy global AI space.