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  • How AI Could Transform Africa’s Economy and Supercharge GDP Growth

    Artificial intelligence (AI) could increase worldwide economic production by as much as 15 percentage points and in Africa by up to 4.9 percentage points within the coming ten years. This would essentially increase annual growth rates by one percentage point, comparable to the boost experienced globally starting from the 19th-century Industrial Revolution, according to…

  • MAGA Takeover: Inside Scott Bessent’s Reception at the Elite California Milken Conference

    MAGA Takeover: Inside Scott Bessent’s Reception at the Elite California Milken Conference

    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was present at the Milken Institute Global Conference. Los Angeles , California with a message: Donald Trump is serious about tariffs It’s time to put money into the United States. Bessent attended a modest private gathering hosted by Presidential envoy for special missions Richard Grenell on Sunday at the Peninsula…

  • KongaPay secures three ISO certifications

    KongaPay Technologies Limited, which holds a license from the Central Bank of Nigeria as a mobile money provider, has obtained three ISO certifications, strengthening its role as an industry frontrunner in Nigeria’s fintech space. The firm made this announcement on Wednesday. The certifications include ISO 27001:2022 for Information Security Management, ISO 22301:2019 for Business…

  • TETFUND Launches Workplace Learning Hub, Praises YABATECH for Exemplary Project Execution

    Rt. Hon Sunday Adepoju, TETFUND BoT Member, Southwest Geopolitical Zone (left) in a warm handshake with Dr Engr Abdul, Rector, Yabatech after the commissioning of the Workplace Learning Hub at Ikeja Computer Village The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has scored Yaba College of Technology high in quality project execution, transparency and value driven…

  • VFS Global Empowers Cross-Border Mobility with SAP Software

    SAP SE has declared that VFS Global, which stands as the premier supplier of visa, consular, and technological services to governmental bodies and diplomatic missions worldwide, intends to utilize SAP’s software. This move aims at aiding them in crafting cutting-edge digital solutions enhanced with artificial intelligence focused on improving international travel and public sector…

  • Tata ClassEdge Partners with Samsidh Schools for Transformative Education Initiative

    Tata ClassEdge Partners with Samsidh Schools for Transformative Education Initiative

    NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 8: TataClassEdge Limited (TCE), an pioneering EdTech entity affiliated with the esteemed TATA group, has declared a strategic partnership with Samsidh Group of Schools. This initiative comes under the umbrella of AZVASA and is renowned for delivering values-based, comprehensive learning opportunities. The alliance marks a substantial step forward for…

  • PayU Taps Digital Payments Expert Shailesh Paul as New Wibmo CEO

    PayU Taps Digital Payments Expert Shailesh Paul as New Wibmo CEO

    NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra), [India], May 8: PayU, a prominent player in India’s digital finance sector, has bolstered its top management with the appointment of Shailesh Paul as the CEO of Wibmo, which is part of PayU and specializes in payment technology, focusing particularly on secure transactions and digital financial solutions. With more than twenty…

  • Can Europe Break Free from U.S. Credit Card Giants?

    Can Europe Break Free from U.S. Credit Card Giants?

    In the realm of cashless transactions within the EU, Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal lead the pack. However, this dominance has prompted caution from the European Central Bank due to the area’s heavy dependence on these American payment leaders. Yet, what options do Europeans have as an alternative? Following Donald Trump’s return to power, Europe…

  • Sailing Into a New Era of Global Shipping: Unity Sets Sail Worldwide

    L-R: Eric Johan (General Manager, Stena Bulk USA), Mr. Rotimi Makanjuola (Chief Operating Officer, Caverton Offshore Support Group, COSG), Erik Hannel (CEO, Stena Bulk), Mr. Dapo Segun (Chief Financial Officer, NNPCL), Mr. Olabode Makanjuola (CEO, COSG), Mr. Bayo Ojulari (Group Chief Executive Officer, NNPCL), Mr. Mumuni Dangazau (Executive Vice President, Downstream), Mr. Panos Gliatis…

  • K-Pop Titans in South Korea Rebound Strong in Q1 with Tour and Merch Sales Surge

    On March 16th, the K-pop girl group aespa concluded their worldwide tour with a finale performance at the KSPO Dome located within Seoul’s Olympic Park. This venue hosted them after traveling through 18 different countries. Throughout their setlist, they showcased popular tracks such as “Next Level” and “Supernova.” A particularly memorable moment came during…